Aquafina vs Hallstein: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Hallstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 86/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Hallstein Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Aquifer |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 2 |
| pH | 6.4 | 8.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 98 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Hallstein |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 26/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Hallstein.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Hallstein?
Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Is Aquafina or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Hallstein (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Hallstein?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.