Water Treatment Comparison Chart

  MIOX
 
 
MiniWorks EX
 
 
HyperFlow
 
 
AutoFlow
 
 
SweetWater
MicroFilter
 
SweetWater
Purifier
System
Effective Against
Protozoa YES YES YES YES YES YES
Bacteria YES YES YES YES YES YES
Viruses YES NO NO NO NO YES
Particulate NO YES YES YES YES YES
Chemicals/Toxins
(taste/odor)*
NO YES NO NO YES YES
Specs
Weight 3.5 oz.
99 g
16 oz.
456 g
7.4 oz.
210 g
10.5 oz.
299 g
11 oz.
320 g
14 oz.
397 g
Dimensions 7 x 1 in.
18 x 2.5 cm
7.5 x 2.75 in.
19 x 7 cm
7 x 3.5 in.
17.8 x 8.3 cm
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
7.5 x 2 in.
19 x 5 cm
7.5 x 2 in.
19 x 5 cm
Filter Matrix Ceramic Hollow Fiber Hollow Fiber Silica Depth Filter Silica Depth Filter
Filter Pore Size 0.2 Micron 0.2 Micron 0.2 Micron 0.2 Micron 0.2 Micron
Peformance
Flow (liter per minute) No Pumping 1 liter per min. 3 liter per min. 1.75 liter per min. 1+ liter per min. 1+ liter per min.
Flow (strokes per liter) No Pumping 80-90 20 No Pumping 70-80 70-80
Cartridge Life 2000 liters 1000 liters 1500 liters 750 liters 750 liters
Battery Life Up to 200 liters
Field Cleanable No Cleaning Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Field Maintainable No Yes Yes Yes No No
Extras/Features
Mechanical Advantage (pumping) No Pumping Yes Yes No Pumping Yes Yes
Water Bottle Attachment Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cartridge Replacement Indicator Yes No No Yes Yes
Redundant/Backup Protection No No No No Yes


*The products reduce chemical contaminates such as herbicides, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs); however, do not rely on the products to protect you from high chemical concentrations or heavy metal contamination. Try to avoid water sources such as mining tailiing ponds or those near large agricultural operations.