Hallstein vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 80/100 for Aqua Carpatica. The biggest differences are cap material and contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Hallstein | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 86/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Hallstein Water Glass Bottle | Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 2 | 4 |
| pH | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | 98 ppm | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Hallstein | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 26/50 | 22/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Hallstein or Aqua Carpatica?
Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 80/100 for Aqua Carpatica. The biggest differences are cap material and contaminants.
Is Hallstein or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Hallstein (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Hallstein or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica has more dissolved minerals (205 ppm TDS vs 98 ppm).