Aquafina vs smartwater: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aquafina and smartwater 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 | smartwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Glaceau Smartwater Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Polyester |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 1 |
| pH | 6.4 | 9.5 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 28 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | smartwater |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or smartwater?
Aquafina and smartwater 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 smartwater better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and smartwater (polyester) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or smartwater?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.