By Philip Yiga | October 7, 2018

The iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are some of the best entry-level Water Filter Systems on the market today because they help to thoroughly clean and purify water so as to ensure optimum safety for your entire family. On the other hand, both water filter systems feature an Undersink design and 2-stages of purification which help to remove all the harmful chemicals and odors from water before consumption. All in all, we are going to provide you with difference and similarities between the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System in this post below.

 

SUMMARY:- We actually recommend the iSpring WGB22B-PB  over Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System because of the following reasons:

• The iSpring WGB22B-PB can remove up to 98% of sediment, chlorine, chloramines, chemicals, heavy-metals and other contaminants while the Home Master HMF2SDGC only removes 95% of the same contaminants from water.
• The iSpring WGB22B-PB is equipped with an iron and lead filter while the Home Master HMF2SDGC lacks this filter.
• The iSpring WGB22B-PB is tested independently by third-party organizations to meet NSF/ANSI Standards: 42, 53 for drinking water treatment.
• The iSpring WGB22B-PB features an ultra filtration capacity for lead at 15,000ppm while the Home Master HMF2SDGC lacks this feature.
• The iSpring WGB22B-PB comes with 2 extra filter cartridges for replacement which are not included on the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System.

COMPARISON CHART BETWEEN ISPRING WGB22B-PB  & HOME MASTER HMF2SDGC:

Features	iSpring WGB22B-PB	Home Master HMF2SDGC
Filtration	2-stages	2-stages
water-purification Level	98-percent	95-percent
filter-housings-size	Massive	Massive
carbon filter capacity	100,000-Gallon	95,000 gallons
coconut shell carbon filter	Yes ( 5-micron)	Yes ( 1-micron)
inlet/outlet Ports	1-inch	1-inch
Body-material	plastic	plastic
Grade-Level	entry-level	entry-level
Steel mounting bracket	Yes	Yes
replaceable filters	Yes	Yes
Installs on 16-inch studs	Yes	Yes
Layers of sediment filtration	No	4 layers
Purification-time	15-gallons per minute	20 gallons per minute
Treats iron, lead, sulfur smell	Yes (up-to below 15ppb)	No
Dimensions (HxWxD)	8.5 x 26 x 15.5 inches	28 x 18 x 9 inches
Strongest water pressure possible	20 GPM	20 GPM
NSF/ANSI Certified	Yes	Yes
Extra Filter cartridges	Yes	No

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISPRING WGB22B-PB  & HOME MASTER HMF2SDGC:

1. The iSpring WGB22B-PB is designed to remove up-to 98% of sediment, chlorine, chloramines, chemicals, heavy-metals and other contaminants while the Home Master HMF2SDGC is designed to only remove 95% of the same contaminants from water.

 

2. Although both water-filters feature 2-stage systems, the iSpring WGB22B-PB is more effective because it can remove more iron, lead and heavy-metals while the Home Master HMF2SDGC can only remove chlorine, chemicals, bad-taste and odor.

 

3. The Home Master HMF2SDGC features a multi-gradient depth sediment filter with 4 layers of filtration which helps to remove bacterial and chemical resistance while the iSpring WGB22B-PB lacks this stage.

 

4. The iSpring WGB22B-PB is tested independently by third-party organizations to meet NSF/ANSI Standards: 42, 53 for drinking water treatment while the Home Master HMF2SDGC is not tested.

 

5. The iSpring WGB22B-PB features an ultra filtration capacity for lead at 15,000ppm while the Home Master HMF2SDGC system lacks this feature.

 

6. The iSpring WGB22B-PB comes with 2 extra filter cartridges for replacement which are not included on the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System.

 

7. The Home Master HMF2SDGC can purify your tap-water up-to 1-micron thus keeping safe and healthy while the iSpring WGB22B-PB can only clean water up-to 5-microns in-order to leave in healthy nutrients.

 

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ISPRING WGB22B-PB  & HOME MASTER HMF2SDGC:

• Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are 2-stage water-filters. However, the filtration-stages may differ for each of these water-filter-systems.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are Undersink water-filters that can be installed under your sink or water-supply point so as to ensure that your home water is thoroughly purified.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are equipped with huge filter housings so as to ensure that great amounts of water are purified.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC feature 1-inch inlet/outlet ports that ensure the strongest water pressure possible during and after the purification-process.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC feature oversize filters that improve on the flow-rate and reduce on maintenance frequency.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are designed to remove up-to 95-percent of sediment, chlorine, chemicals and other contaminants that create foul tastes and odors.

 

• Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC feature a radial flow granular activated coconut shell carbon filter that helps to remove chlorine, chemicals, bad-taste and odor.

 

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON BETWEEN ISPRING WGB22B-PB  & HOME MASTER HMF2SDGC:

 

PURFICATION-STAGES:

Although both water-filters feature 2-stage systems, they greatly differ in the way they purify water whereby the iSpring WGB22B-PB in the 1st-stage it features a 5-micron CTO coconut shell carbon block filter that helps to remove bad tastes and odors, removes over 90% of chlorine from the water and its highly effective on organic chemicals (VOCs) like pesticides, herbicides, and industrial chemicals while the 2nd Stage features an iron and lead reducing filter that helps to remove up-to 99% of iron, lead and other heavy-metal contaminants.

On the other hand, the Home Master HMF2SDGC features 2 filtration-stages which include; a 1st-Stage Filter with a multi-gradient depth sediment filter that features 4-layers of filtration of (25, 10, 5, and 1 micron) in-order to help remove bacterial and chemical resistance and then a 2nd-Stage Filter with a radial flow granular activated coconut shell carbon filter that helps to effectively remove chlorine, taste and odor.

BOTTOM LINE:- Overall, the iSpring WGB22B-PB is better than the Home Master HMF2SDGC because it helps to purify and remove heavy-metals from water while retaining essential minerals. So, if you’re looking for a water-filter system that provides healthy drinkable water then you should consider getting the iSpring WGB22B-PB.

 

FILTRATION-TIME:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System can filter up-to 20-gallons of water per-minute. This actually makes them faster during the purification-process because they have fewer purification-stages thus providing you with clean water in-time and at all times.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filters are faster when it comes to cleaning water and will the same rating. However, the iSpring WGB22B-PB will thoroughly purify your home water compared to the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System.

 

WATER MINERAL PRESERVATION:

The iSpring WGB22B-PB features a 5-micron CTO coconut shell carbon block filter that help to remove only the targeted contaminants while leaving-out the necessary minerals in water in-order to keep it safe and healthy for consumption. On the other hand, the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System features a Dual gradient density sediment filter that facilitates for finer filtration up-to 1-micron thus reaping water of all its essential minerals.

BOTTOM-LINE: The iSpring WGB22B-PB is the best when t comes to preserving minerals within water compared to the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System.

 

DESIGN:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC feature an Undersink design which implies that they can be installed below your water-tap or sink for effective water purification. On top of that, Undersink water-filters are very effective and can actually carry huge-amounts of water compared to other types of water-filters on market. Additionally, both water-filters are wall-mountable whereby and come with a steel mounting bracket coupled with bolts.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filter systems will get the same rating here because they feature an Undersink-design which also makes them a perfect choice for people who want to purify water from the sink or tap.

 

WATER-PURIFICATION-CAPACITY:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System can filter up-to 100,000-gallons of water before making a filter replacement. However, the iSpring WGB22B-PB also features an ultra filtration capacity for lead at 15,000ppm or 150k gallons at 100ppb for lead and 10k gallons at 3.0ppm for iron.

BOTTOM LINE:- The iSpring WGB22B-PB is the winner because it can filter 150k gallons at 100ppb for lead, 10k gallons at 3.0ppm for iron and up-to 100,000-gallons of water before making a filter replacement.

 

PORTS:

Both iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC water-filter systems are equipped with 1-inch inlet/outlet set of ports that will provide you with the strongest water pressure possible. In fact, these ports are very durable and can be easily maintained if they get damaged.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filter systems will get the same rating here because all their ports feature the same size.

 

FILTER HOUSINGS:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System feature massive filter housings that can allow for purification of water up to 2-gallons per minute. Additionally, both housings are made of durable and high-quality plastic but they differ in color whereby the iSpring WGB22B-PB housing features a blue-color while the Home Master HMF2SDGC features a white color.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filter systems get the same rating when it comes to filter-housings because they both feature large housing that can hold enough water for purification at a time.

 

INSTALLATION:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are wall-mountable and come with a steel mounting brackets and bolts so as to facilitate for quick, easy and convenient installation while at home. Additionally, these water-filter-systems also come with an instruction-manual that will guide you through the installation process and even provide you with additional information on how this water-filter-system operates.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filter systems are very easy to install within your home and they will get the same rating in terms of installation.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Both the iSpring WGB22B-PB and Home Master HMF2SDGC are designed to dispense treated, pure and healthy water in your home faucets, toilets, showers, baths, kitchen and laundry. This implies that they can be used to provide your entire home with purely clean water in order to prevent germs and bacterial infections.

BOTTOM LINE:- Both water-filter systems can be used for different applications within your home and they will get the same rating.

 

WHAT WE LIKED ABOUT ISPRING WGB22B-PB?

1. The iSpring WGB22B-PB is equipped with a 2-stage filtration system that can remove up to 99% of contaminants from water making it safe to use at home.

 

2. The iSpring WGB22B-PB is independently tested by third-party organizations to meet NSF/ANSI Standards: 42, 53 for drinkable water treatment.

 

3. The iSpring WGB22B-PB can be installed at the main water supply to treat all the water you use in your entire home.

 

4. The iSpring WGB22B-PB keeps the healthy minerals within the water by not reducing on total dissolved solids (TDS).

 

5. Its CTO Carbon Block filter uses high quality coconut shell carbon for maximum filtration efficiency and filter life.

 

6. It effectively reduces on iron and lead to below 15 ppb by the lead & Iron removal filter.

 

7. It features a 100,000-gallon capacity replaceable highly compact coconut shell activated carbon filter that provides a full year of clean water for your entire family.

 

8. The iSpring WGB22B-PB features an Ultra filtration capacity for lead at 15,000ppm or 150k gal at 100ppb for lead and 10k gal at 3.0ppm for iron.

 

WHAT WE LIKED ABOUT HOME MASTER HMF2SDGC?

• The Home Master HMF2SDGC can remove up-to 95 percent of sediment, chlorine, chemical and other contaminants that create bad tastes and odors.

 

• The Home Master HMF2SDGC 2-stage filter system and this actually makes it very portable whereby it can fit under most faucets in-order to help clean your home-water all the time. On top of that, this water filter system can also thoroughly purify water using these 2-stages of filtration.

 

• It’s equipped with multi-gradient density replaceable sediment filters that ensure finer-filtration and greater dirt-holding capacity.

 

• The Home Master HMF2SDGC is equipped with huge filter housings with 1-inch ports for faster filtration and delivering of the strongest water pressure possible.

 

• It features a coconut shell carbon filter that can purify up-to 95,000 gallons of water before needing a replacement. This water-filter also helps to remove harmful chemical that may cause dangerous diseases in the long run.

 

• It ensures improved flow rate and reduced maintenance frequency due to the integrated oversized filters which in-turn saves you money and time.

 

• It can work with additional water purification products like you can easily connect it to your water softener or your UV sanitizer in-order to achieve improved results water purification results.

CONCLUSION:

All in all, if you are looking for an entry-level water-filter system that is capable of removing the tiniest particles and harshest chemicals from water then it’s highly recommended to buy the Home Master HMF2SDGC Water Filter System. On the other hand, if you want an entry-level water-filter with that can remove up to 99% of chemicals and heavy-metals while keeping healthy minerals within the water then consider getting the iSpring WGB22B-PB.