Aquafina vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Aquafina
Aquafina Plastic Bottle
50
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 0 |
| pH | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Is Aquafina or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Crystal Geyser?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.