Aquafina vs Pure Life: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aquafina and Pure Life 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 | Pure Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals 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 | 6 |
| pH | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 40 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Pure Life |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pure Life.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Pure Life?
Aquafina and Pure Life 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 Pure Life better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Pure Life (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Pure Life?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.