Panama Blue vs Hallstein: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 86/100 for Hallstein. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Side-by-side comparison
| Panama Blue | Hallstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 96/100 | 86/100 |
| Product compared | Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle | Hallstein Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Aquifer |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 1 | 2 |
| pH | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 100 ppm | 98 ppm |
| Fluoride | — | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Panama Blue | Hallstein |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 43/50 | 26/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Panama Blue or Hallstein?
Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 86/100 for Hallstein. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Panama Blue or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?
Panama Blue (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Hallstein (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Panama Blue or Hallstein?
Panama Blue has more dissolved minerals (100 ppm TDS vs 98 ppm).