Aquafina vs Core Hydration: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aquafina and Core Hydration tie at 50/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Core Hydration | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Core Hydration Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 2 |
| pH | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 78 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Core Hydration |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 15/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Core Hydration.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Core Hydration?
Aquafina and Core Hydration tie at 50/100. The difference comes down to packaging and source: compare the rows below to pick the one that fits what you care about.
Is Aquafina or Core Hydration better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Core Hydration (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Core Hydration?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.