DGH Dorm Hydration Score
The DGH Dorm Hydration Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = a more formally certified filter with named contaminants reduced, better value per month of filter life, more capacity per fill, and a better fit for a shared dorm fridge shelf or countertop) composite score. weighted composite (0-10): filtration_confidence (35%) + value_per_dollar (25%) + capacity_per_fill (20%) + ecosystem_fit (20%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer-stated Amazon Creators API listing data Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-07-25, the score currently evaluates 4 products.
Formula
weighted composite (0-10): filtration_confidence (35%) + value_per_dollar (25%) + capacity_per_fill (20%) + ecosystem_fit (20%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer-stated Amazon Creators API listing data
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = a more formally certified filter with named contaminants reduced, better value per month of filter life, more capacity per fill, and a better fit for a shared dorm fridge shelf or countertop) scale.
Scored Products (4)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Brita UltraMax 27-Cup Water Dispenser | 8.6 | View guide → |
| Brita Large 10-Cup Water Filter Pitcher | 8.3 | View guide → |
| PUR 11-Cup Water Filter Pitcher | 8.2 | View guide → |
| ZeroWater 10-Cup 5-Stage Pitcher | 7.9 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in best water filters dorm 2026.