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H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir or Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller?

The H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir is the cheaper at $229. The H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Spec H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller
US price $229 $1528
BrandH2O LabsDurastill
Released
Production rate gal per cycle 1
Cycle time ~5 hours per 1 gallon batch (over 4 gal/day) Continuous manual-fill operation, ~24 hours to reach full 8 gal/day (30L) yield; not a discrete-cycle machine
Storage tank capacity 1 gal (4L) polypropylene collection reservoir 1.5 gal (6L) boiling chamber only; no integrated storage tank -- output collected in a container of choice or an optional add-on reserve tank
Material Thermoplastic boiling tray (dishwasher safe) and polypropylene chambers -- not a stainless boiler 316 alloy stainless steel evaporator; Incoloy heating element
Wattage (W) 580 1100
Auto shutoff Yes Yes
Carbon post filter Yes Yes
Dimensions 8 in. W x 14.25 in. H 23 in. W x 16 in. D x 18 in. H (incl. 3 in. ventilation clearance)
Weight (lb) 7.7 28

Sources — H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir: h2olabs.com (verified 2026-08-05). Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller: durastillwatersystems.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir and Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cycle time: H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir ~5 hours per 1 gallon batch (over 4 gal/day) vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller Continuous manual-fill operation, ~24 hours to reach full 8 gal/day (30L) yield; not a discrete-cycle machine
  • Storage tank capacity: H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir 1 gal (4L) polypropylene collection reservoir vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller 1.5 gal (6L) boiling chamber only; no integrated storage tank -- output collected in a container of choice or an optional add-on reserve tank
  • Material: H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir Thermoplastic boiling tray (dishwasher safe) and polypropylene chambers -- not a stainless boiler vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller 316 alloy stainless steel evaporator; Incoloy heating element
  • Wattage (W): H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir 580 vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller 1100
  • Dimensions: H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir 8 in. W x 14.25 in. H vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller 23 in. W x 16 in. D x 18 in. H (incl. 3 in. ventilation clearance)
  • Weight (lb): H2O Labs Model 200 Convenient Light-Weight Water Distiller with Easy-Fill Reservoir 7.7 vs Durastill 30H 8 Gallon-Per-Day Manual-Fill Water Distiller 28

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