Pure Life vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 50/100 for Pure Life. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Pure Life
Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals Plastic Bottle
50
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Pure Life | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Pure Life Purified Water with Minerals Plastic Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 6 | 0 |
| pH | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 40 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Pure Life | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| 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, Pure Life or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 50/100 for Pure Life. The biggest differences are contaminants and water source.
Is Pure Life or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Pure Life (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Pure Life or Crystal Geyser?
Pure Life has more dissolved minerals (40 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).