Our take
The current US AQUAPHOR Amethyst family offers a documented 12-cup pitcher, one B25 cartridge, a mechanical life indicator, and a 50-gallon filter target. AQUAPHOR describes reductions for several impurities including lead and chlorine, but the reviewed US product page does not name certification standards or give percentages. The old row 440 listing says grey and carries B256; the current page lists red, dark blue, and white and does not identify that old code. This review is for the current Amethyst/B25 family, not proof of the historical package.
Consider the current Amethyst/B25 family if you want a documented 12-cup size, a mechanical filter reminder, and a 50-gallon replacement target. Verify the exact body and cartridge before purchase, and do not treat this page as proof of the older grey/B256 Amazon package..
Do not use the current family page to satisfy a hard requirement for a grey body, the B256 suffix, or an exact Amazon parent: those old listing details are unresolved. It is also not the strongest choice for a shopper who requires third-party certification details or numeric reduction data, because those are not presented on the reviewed US page. Confirm cartridge fit and local water needs before treating any broad contaminant description as decisive.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- AQUAPHOR states a 12-cup capacity and lists the current Amethyst colors, making the present family easier to distinguish from the old grey listing.
- The current family includes one B25 cartridge with a stated 50-gallon life and a mechanical filter-life indicator.
- The maker's product description includes chlorine and lead among the impurities the B25 system is intended to reduce.
What to weigh up
- The historical B256 code, grey finish, and exact parent have not been matched to the current Amethyst/B25 model.
- The reviewed US product page does not publish third-party certification standards or percentage reductions for the named substances.
- Dimensions, dishwasher care, water-temperature limits, and a calendar-based replacement estimate are not established by the sources reviewed.
Specifications and exact model details
The key details
| Model covered | Amethyst pitcher with B25 replacement cartridge |
|---|---|
| Model and compatible filter | The current US Amethyst page identifies the B25 cartridge; it does not map historical hint B256 or the old Amazon parent. |
| Pitcher capacity | AQUAPHOR states a 12-cup pitcher capacity for the current Amethyst family. |
| Documented filter maintenance | The current product page lists one B25 replacement cartridge and a 50-gallon filter life. |
| Maintenance monitor | AQUAPHOR lists a mechanical filter-life indicator on the Amethyst product page. |
| Care and handling | The maker describes reductions including chlorine, iron, lead, organic compounds, and other impurities; no percentage or certification is claimed here. |
| Documented reduction and certification scope | The current color options are red, dark blue, and white; the old row's grey variant is not verified. |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
Full review: how the features affect your choice
What the features mean for you
Treat Amethyst and the old B256 title separately
AQUAPHOR's current US page identifies an Amethyst pitcher supplied with a B25 cartridge. Historical row 440 names an Amethyst Maxfor+ pitcher, says grey, and carries the hint B256. The current US page instead shows red, dark blue, and white options and does not map either B256 or the old Amazon parent. The family-level identity is useful for shopping, but it cannot prove that an old grey listing has the same body, cartridge, or package.
Use the stated capacity and filter target carefully
The manufacturer states a 12-cup capacity for current Amethyst and a 50-gallon life for its B25 cartridge. The gallon value is the product's documented filter target; the reviewed page does not translate it into a fixed number of months for every household. A mechanical indicator offers a separate reminder. Keep the three concepts distinct: vessel size describes how much it holds, gallons describe filter use, and the counter helps track service rather than measuring contaminants in the water.
Read the maker's reduction language within its limits
AQUAPHOR describes the Amethyst/B25 system as reducing chlorine, rust, organic compounds, iron, lead, and other listed impurities. Those are manufacturer claims, not a promise that every substance is present in every water supply or that the pitcher treats unsafe water. The reviewed US product page does not give percentage reductions or identify NSF/ANSI certification. If a named certification or measured claim is necessary for your decision, seek a product page or performance sheet that documents that exact claim.
Account for color and fit before buying
The current US Amethyst listing offers red, dark blue, and white bodies. The historical record's grey title and B256 hint remain unverified, so an Amazon search can return an older or different regional variant. Do not assume that the current color list explains the grey title or that B256 is simply a longer spelling of B25. Confirm the model label and cartridge package with the seller, especially if you need to reorder replacements without guessing.
Who should shortlist this family
The current Amethyst/B25 family may suit a household looking for a documented 12-cup body, a mechanical replacement reminder, and an explicit 50-gallon cartridge target. It is less decisive when purchase criteria depend on exact certification, numeric reduction levels, or the historical grey/B256 configuration. Use the tagged exact-model search and compare the cartridge name on the package. The article summarizes manufacturer documentation and does not claim personal testing or authenticate the old Amazon parent.
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Before you buy
Does this match the historical grey B256 listing?
The current US Amethyst page shows red, dark blue, and white and identifies a B25 cartridge. It does not map the old B256 hint, grey finish, or Amazon parent.
How long is the B25 filter rated to last?
AQUAPHOR states 50 gallons for the current B25 cartridge. The reviewed page does not give a universal month estimate.
Does AQUAPHOR publish NSF certification for this Amethyst page?
The reviewed US page describes reduction claims but does not list NSF/ANSI certification standards or percentage reduction values. Do not infer them from broad product copy.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources and review basis
Sources & review basis
We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- AQUAPHOR Amethyst Pitcher ↗ — checked October 16, 2026.
- AQUAPHOR Amethyst Pitcher ↗ — checked October 16, 2026.
- AQUAPHOR B25 Replacement Filter ↗ — checked October 16, 2026.
- AQUAPHOR B25 Pitcher Filter Instructions ↗ — checked October 16, 2026.
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