Brita 8541998003 Filter Pitcher
- Filter Pitcher
- 5 cups
- 1
- Copper
- Better rated than 79%
- More reviewed than 76%
A compact 5-cup Brita pitcher that works for light, single-user filtering needs rather than a household's main water supply.
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How it ranks among the 33 filter pitchers we track
4.6★ across 2,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 33 filter pitchers we track - how the scorecard works · full filter pitchers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This Brita filter pitcher (model 8541998003) holds 5 cups of filtered water in a single unit, weighing about 1.06 pounds empty.
A 5-cup capacity places this at the smaller end of Brita's pitcher lineup, suited to countertops or refrigerator door shelves with limited space rather than large households. The listed white finish and compact size point to a personal or small-kitchen pitcher rather than a family-size dispenser.
- 5-cup capacity
- White finish
- 1.06 lb empty weight
- Single-pack pitcher
Who it's for
Fits one or two people who want filtered water without committing to a large dispenser, or a second pitcher for a desk or dorm fridge. A larger household drinking through water quickly will empty this size often.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 5-cup size fits small fridge shelves
- Light at just over 1 pound empty
- Single-unit pitcher, no separate reservoir to manage
- Low capacity for households of three or more
- Needs frequent refilling with regular use
Performance notes
At 5 cups, the pitcher needs frequent refilling if used as a household's primary drinking water source. Its small footprint is the tradeoff for that lower capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | Brita |
|---|---|
| Model | 8541998003 |
| Capacity | 5 cups |
| Pack Count | 1 |
| Material | Copper |
| Color | White |
| Weight | 1.06 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in filter pitchers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brita 8541998003 Filter PitcherThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,300 | 3.9 / 5 |
| PUR PPT700W Filter PitcherPUR | 4.5 / 5 | 4,300 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Waterdrop WD-PT-72W Filter PitcherWaterdrop | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Aquaphor 516709 Filter PitcherAquaphor | 4.5 / 5 | 880 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Invigorated Water 8541998017 Filter PitcherInvigorated Water | 4.3 / 5 | 1,600 | 3.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brita 8541998003
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many cups of water does the Brita 8541998003 pitcher hold?
Five cups per fill.
What color is this Brita pitcher?
White.
How heavy is the pitcher when empty?
About 1.06 pounds.