AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) vs Jolie The Filtered Showerhead
AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01)
Jolie The Filtered Showerhead
The short answer
Jolie The Filtered Showerhead comes out ahead overall with 6.4/10 against 5.8/10 for the AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01). AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) is stronger on flow & spray experience and value. Jolie The Filtered Showerhead is stronger on verified filtration performance, install & maintenance, health & materials and build quality & durability. At current verified prices, the AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) costs about $49.80 less.
- Choose the AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) if: Buyers replacing their head who want several spray modes, a 1.8 gpm CA/NY-compliant flow, and some DBP reduction, and accept weaker chlorine removal.
- Choose the Jolie The Filtered Showerhead if: Buyers replacing the whole showerhead who want a certified, design-forward unit and will pay for it.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) | Jolie The Filtered Showerhead |
|---|---|---|
| Verified filtration performance | 5.5Real DBP reduction in WFG's lab, but only 44% chlorine reduction. IAPMO listing unconfirmed at model level. | 7.2On NSF's 177 list. DBP lab results conflict between testers. |
| Flow & spray experience | 8.0Four spray modes and 1.63 gpm measured against a 1.8 gpm rating. | 6.5Single spray setting. NSF's flow and capacity figures look transposed. |
| Filter life & running cost | 3.5$40 every 3 months, about $160 a year, with no subscription discount. | 3.5$36 every 3 months, about $144 a year. |
| Install & maintenance | 7.0Standard head swap. 30-day return window. | 7.5Simple head swap and cartridge change. |
| Health & materials | 6.0KDF media, so a possible zinc and copper pathway. No lead-free certification confirmed. | 8.0NSF 372 lead-free marker. Uses KDF media. |
| Build quality & durability | 6.5No major tester complaints. Finish durability not documented. | 7.5Premium finishes, praised by testers. |
| Value | 5.0$119 plus $160 a year for mixed filtration results. | 4.5$169 plus $144 a year is expensive. |
Specifications
| Spec | AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) | Jolie The Filtered Showerhead |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Filtered fixed showerhead | Filtered fixed showerhead |
| Certified to NSF/ANSI 177 (chlorine) | — | Yes |
| Lead-free certified (NSF/ANSI 372) | — | Yes |
| Filter media | Copper-zinc (KDF) + calcium sulfite + catalytic carbon | KDF-55 + calcium sulfite |
| Rated cartridge capacity | 1,300 gallons | — |
| Recommended cartridge life | 3 months | 3 months |
| Measured chlorine reduction (WaterFilterGuru) | 44 % | — |
| Rated flow | 1.8 gpm | — |
| Measured flow (WaterFilterGuru) | 1.63 gpm | — |
| Spray settings | 4 settings | 1 settings |
| Replacement cartridge price | 40 USD | 36 USD |
AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01)
Pros
- Four spray modes
- Reduced three byproducts in lab testing
- 1.63 gpm measured flow
- Meets CA/NY 1.8 gpm limit
Cons
- Only 44% chlorine reduction
- Hardness rose about 19% in testing
- $40 filters every 90 days, with no subscription discount
- Not on NSF's 177 list; 30-day returns
A spray-focused head with a real byproduct result but a weak chlorine one. Choose it for the modes, not the filtration.
Full AquaTru AquaTru Shower (90AT01SH01) review →Jolie The Filtered Showerhead
Pros
- On NSF's 177 list with a lead-free marker
- Replaces the whole showerhead
- Named best overall by NBC Select and Forbes Vetted
- Several finishes
Cons
- Expensive upfront and $36 every 90 days
- Only one spray setting
- Conflicting byproduct test results
- Uses KDF media
The certified all-in-one for people who value design and simplicity. It costs much more than the inline options to own.
Full Jolie The Filtered Showerhead review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Shower Filters of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.