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GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter vs Berkey Travel Water Filter

Buy the GlacierFresh if you want a large countertop gravity filter at the lowest price: $54.99 at GlacierFresh as of November 6, 2026, versus $189.99 at eBay for the Travel Berkey. Buy the Travel Berkey if you need a proven, widely reviewed portable system and will pay about $135 more for it. Both are gravity-fed and need no power, so the decision comes down to capacity, footprint and budget.

Today the GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter costs $135.00 less at its best price.

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GlacierFresh
GlacierFresh 2.25 Gallon Gravity Water Filter System

GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter

GlacierFresh 2.25 Gallon Gravity Water Filter System

4.9(111 ratings)
$54.99at GlacierFresh®Verified
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Choose the GlacierFresh if you want 3 gallons of capacity, a stainless steel body and a filter-life percentage display for about $55.

Pros
  • Lowest price of the two by a wide margin
  • 3-gallon capacity means fewer refills
  • 304 stainless steel exterior with food-grade internals
  • Filter-life percentage display on the lid
  • Works in outages and rentals with no plumbing
Cons
  • Buyers report rust inside the tank
  • Spigot stream is slow and drips briefly after filling
  • Replacement filters can be backordered for weeks
  • Lid knob adds height and may not fit under cabinets
  • Some note a faint chlorine or metallic taste early on
Berkey
Travel Berkey Water Filter – 1.5 Gal Gravity-Fed Filtration System

Berkey Travel Water Filter

Travel Berkey Water Filter – 1.5 Gal Gravity-Fed Filtration System

4.9(828 ratings)
$189.99at eBayVerified
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Choose the Travel Berkey if you want the long-established Berkey filter platform and a smaller 1.5-gallon travel-ready unit, and the higher price is acceptable.

Pros
  • Long-established Berkey gravity filter design
  • 828 ratings at 4.9 of 5
  • Compact 1.5-gallon size suits travel and small spaces
  • Berkey black filters are cleanable and last far longer than 3 months
  • No power or plumbing needed
Cons
  • Costs about $135 more than the GlacierFresh
  • Smaller 1.5-gallon capacity needs more refills
  • Slower gravity drip rate
  • No filter-life indicator

What separates them

GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water FilterBerkey Travel Water Filter
Price (new)$54.99 at GlacierFresh as of November 6, 2026$189.99 at eBay as of November 6, 2026
Total capacityAbout 3 gal (2.25 gal upper tank plus 0.8 gal reserve)1.5 gal
Footprint13.58 in wide countertop unitCompact travel-size body
Flow rateUp to 2 gal per hourGravity-fed, slower drip rate typical of Berkey units
Filter lifeAbout 200 gal or 3 monthsBerkey black filters rated for thousands of gallons with cleaning
Filter-life indicatorPercentage display on the lidNone; track gallons manually
PowerNone needed, gravity onlyNone needed, gravity only
Review base4.9 of 5 from 111 ratings4.9 of 5 from 828 ratings

Price history

  • GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter: lowest $169.99 on Nov 6 at Amazon.
  • Berkey Travel Water Filter: lowest $327.00 on Nov 6 at Walmart.

Prices at every store

GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter

  • GlacierFresh®New

    In stockReturn policy

    $54.99Verified
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  • Camping WorldNew

    In stock

    $259.00Free shippingObserved at 7:34 AM
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by matthewals-3

    $282.99Free shippingObserved at 7:34 AM
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $169.99Free shippingObserved at 6:51 AM
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Berkey Travel Water Filter

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by SAFECASTLEReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $327.00Free shippingVerified
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by iaqsupply (100% positive, 12,800 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $189.99Free shippingVerified
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  • eBayOpen box

    Availability unknownSold by bistatesales (99.7% positive, 52,900 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $213.74Free shippingVerified
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $327.00Free shippingObserved at 6:51 AM
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Specs compared

SpecGlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water FilterBerkey Travel Water Filter
Water TemperatureAmbient—
Width13.58 in wide—
Filter Life3 mths filter life—

What reviewers say

GlacierFresh PC04 Gravity Water Filter

  • 4.9 / 5111 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings and mostly praise the clean taste, easy setup and sturdy steel build. Complaints center on slow flow, hard-to-find replacement filters and rust inside the tank over time.

What people mention
  • TastePraisedOwners say the water tastes clean and fresh with no chlorine smell, though a few note a faint chlorine or metallic taste early on.
  • SetupPraisedBuyers describe assembly and setup as quick and easy.
  • BuildMixedThe stainless steel body is called sturdy and good-looking, but some owners report rust inside the tank.
  • Flow rateCriticisedThe spigot stream is described as slow or weak, and it drips briefly after filling a bottle.

Berkey Travel Water Filter

  • 4.9 / 5828 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, with an average of 4.9 out of 5 from 828 ratings. They value the no-power gravity design and the water quality it produces. Complaints center on slow flow and the upkeep of the filter elements.

What people mention
  • FiltrationPraisedOwners say the Black Berkey elements clean up questionable water well.
  • No powerPraisedReviewers like that it runs on gravity alone, with no hookups.
  • Flow speedCriticisedSeveral say filtering takes a while, especially when refilling.
  • BuildPraised

Questions and answers

Which is better for a family kitchen?
The GlacierFresh, for its 3-gallon capacity and $54.99 price. A family that refills often will notice the extra 1.5 gallons versus the Travel Berkey.
Which lasts longer between filter changes?
The Travel Berkey. Its black filters are rated for thousands of gallons and can be cleaned, while the GlacierFresh filter is rated for about 200 gallons or 3 months.
Is the Travel Berkey worth the extra money?
Only if you value the Berkey filter platform and its much larger review base. At $189.99 versus $54.99, the GlacierFresh gives more capacity for far less.
Which is better for travel or small spaces?
The Travel Berkey. Its 1.5-gallon body is smaller than the 13.58-inch-wide GlacierFresh, which is built to sit on a counter.
Do either need electricity?
No. Both are gravity-fed and work during power outages.
Which has better filtration?
Both use multi-stage gravity filtration. The GlacierFresh lists NSF 42, 53, 401 and 372 testing; Berkey's black filters are its own long-standing formulation.

Buying guides that pick them

  • Best countertop gravity-fed water filtration systems
The stainless steel body is described as solid and durable.