Cheapest NSF Certified Replacement for GE XWF
The cheapest filter NSF lists for lead that fits the GE XWF (no chip) is the Waterdrop Plus WDP-F48 (no chip): $12.26 a filter on Amazon today, against $49.98 for GE's own XWFE. Most cheaper XWF copies are listed for taste and odor only (NSF/ANSI 42), not for lead.
This page is for the XWF, the filter with no chip. If your old filter says XWFE, use the XWFE page.
3 filters, $12.26 each. NSF lists it for lead and cysts (NSF/ANSI 53). Rated 200 gallons, about 6 months. No chip, for fridges that take the XWF.
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Every XWF replacement we checked
"Certified for" is what the certifier lists for that exact model code. Per filter = the pack price divided by the filters in the pack. Per year = 2 filters, because the filter is changed every 6 months.
| Filter | Certified for | Who certified it | Per filter | Per year | Per gallon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE XWFE (GE's own filter) Model XWFE · 1 filter | Lead and cysts, PFOA/PFOS, traces of medicines | IAPMO R&T 42, 53, 401, P473 | $49.98 | $99.96 | 29.4¢ | Amazon → |
| Waterdrop Plus WDP-F48 (no chip) Model WDP-F48 · 3 filters | Lead, cysts and mercury; traces of medicines | NSF 42, 53, 401 | $12.26 | $24.53 | 6.1¢ | Amazon → |
| ICEPURE PLUS RWF5200B (2 filters) Model RWF5200B · 2 filters | Lead and cysts | IAPMO R&T 42, 53 | $12.82 | $25.64 | 6.4¢ | Amazon → |
| Maxblue MB-F48 (no chip) Model MB-F48 · 3 filters | Taste and odor only | NSF 42 | $6.65 | $13.29 | 3.3¢ | Amazon → |
| Waterdrop WD-F48 (no chip) Model WD-F48 · 4 filters | Taste and odor only | NSF 42 | $8.05 | $16.09 | 4.0¢ | Amazon → |
XWF or XWFE: which do you have?
The XWF is GE's older filter with no chip; GE part number WR17X30702. The XWFE is a different filter with a chip. Match the letters on your old filter. GE sells the XWFE now. GE says the XWFE works in fridges made for the XWF, so the XWFE is the GE-made choice if you want one, at a higher price.
An XWF does not work in a fridge made for the XWFE, because those fridges read a chip in the filter. The part number is printed on your old filter and in your fridge manual.
What NSF lists for each XWF copy
Waterdrop WD-F48 is listed for NSF/ANSI 42 only. The Waterdrop Plus WDP-F48 is the one listed for 42, 53 and 401.
Maxblue sells its XWF filter under MB-F48, listed for 42 only. The Maxblue lead versions have -P and -D at the end of the code, and the Amazon listing does not carry them.
NSF also lists AQUA CREST AQF-XWF-P and AQF-XWF-D, Amazon Basics AMZN-XWF-P and a Waterdrop Plus WDP-XWF for lead. The Waterdrop Plus XWF 4-pack and the AQUA CREST 5-pack name only "XWF" on Amazon, not one of those codes, so we cannot tell which version a buyer gets.
Common questions
What is the cheapest NSF certified replacement for the GE XWF?
For lead, the Waterdrop Plus WDP-F48 3-pack: NSF lists it for NSF/ANSI 53, and it has the lowest price per filter of the XWF filters we found that NSF lists for lead and that Amazon sells under that exact model code. If you only need chlorine taste and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), Waterdrop WD-F48 and Maxblue MB-F48 cost less.
Is the Waterdrop WD-F48 certified for lead?
No. NSF lists WD-F48 for NSF/ANSI 42 only. The lead version is Waterdrop Plus WDP-F48, listed for 42, 53 and 401.
Is the Maxblue XWF filter certified for lead?
Not the one sold on Amazon. NSF lists Maxblue MB-F48 and MB-XWF for NSF/ANSI 42 only. Maxblue MB-XWF-P and MB-XWF-D are the lead versions.
Is the GE XWF the same as the XWFE?
No. The XWF has no chip. The XWFE has a chip that the fridge reads. GE says the XWFE works in fridges made for the XWF, but an XWF does not work in a fridge made for the XWFE. For the XWFE, see the XWFE page.
Does GE still sell the XWF?
GE now sells the XWFE. Amazon shows XWF filters from other makers. The part number on the old XWF is WR17X30702.
Is the AQUA CREST XWF filter certified for lead?
NSF lists AQF-XWF for NSF/ANSI 42 only and AQF-XWF-P for lead. The Amazon listing says only 'AQF XWF', so we cannot tell which one you would get.
How often should I change it?
GE rates its filter for 6 months. The copies are rated 200 gallons, so a house that uses a lot of fridge water may change them sooner. Plan on 2 a year.
Sources
- NSF certified drinking water listings (info.nsf.org): Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd. elements WDP-F48, WD-F48, MB-F48, MB-XWF, WDP-XWF, AQF-XWF; Amazon Basics AMZN-XWF-P. Read November 3, 2026.
- IAPMO R&T listings for the GE XWFE, read November 3, 2026. IAPMO R&T lists ICEPURE RWF5200B for lead and cysts (certificate WP-12586) and Glacier Fresh GF-XWF for taste and odor only (W-10104).
- Also checked: GLACIER FRESH GF-XWF, Crystala Filters CF9 (3 pack), Molifal MO001 (3 pack). NSF and IAPMO R&T searched November 3, 2026.
- Amazon listings and prices: read from Amazon. Prices as of November 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET. We show a price only if we read it in the last 24 hours.
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