Core Hydration 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 Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

Core Hydration

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

50
Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

Hallstein

Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

86

Side-by-side comparison

Core HydrationHallstein
Purity score50/10086/100
Product comparedCore Hydration Plastic BottleHallstein Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMunicipal SupplyAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged22
pH7.48.6
TDS (minerals)78 ppm98 ppm
Fluoride0 mg/L0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorCore HydrationHallstein
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/5026/50
Water source15/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/77/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Core Hydration or Hallstein?

Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Is Core Hydration or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?

Core Hydration (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Hallstein (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Core Hydration or Hallstein?

Hallstein has more dissolved minerals (98 ppm TDS vs 78 ppm).

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