--- title: "haf-cin refrigerator water filter — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/appliances/haf-cin-refrigerator-water-filter" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:42:01.782Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 86% of clicks) — haf-cin refrigerator water filter doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 86% of clicks) — haf-cin refrigerator water filter doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "haf-cin refrigerator water filter — Niche Verdict: Skip it (38/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **haf-cin refrigerator water filter** **Skip it****38/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 86% of clicks) — haf-cin refrigerator water filter doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$473K** **Growth (1y)** **+103.5%** **Products** **9** **Brands** **7** was 7 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Price range** **$25.37–$56.60** **Returns** **2.4%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 38/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **24** ×0.30 Growth **65** ×0.30 Competition **6** ×0.20 Quality gap **21** ×0.10 Returns **81** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 66 weeks — +103.5% year over year. 2K944Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Mar '25Jun '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Apr '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - Samsung45% - ICEPURE30% - Waterdrop7% - Waterspecialist6% - Microfilter5% - GLACIER FRESH4% - Other (1 brands)3% The top 5 products capture 86% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 7 brands and 22 sellers compete here. **Brands** **7 **—flat was 7 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Top 5 brand share** **93%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![ICEPURE DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP HAF-CIN DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG RWF0700A HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3PACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yv8e7OEQL.jpg) [**ICEPURE DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP HAF-CIN DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG RWF0700A HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3PACK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY6KM4E) ICEPURE$25.674.7★22,84030%▲rising 2 ![SAMSUNG Genuine Filter for Refrigerator Water and Ice Carbon Block Filtration for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life HAF-CIN/EXP 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RmIdqaMdL.jpg) [**SAMSUNG Genuine Filter for Refrigerator Water and Ice Carbon Block Filtration for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life HAF-CIN/EXP 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N1ZSYG) Samsung$35.144.7★36,41529%▼falling 3 ![Samsung HAF-CIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life Easy Install Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vOLuJT61L.jpg) [**Samsung HAF-CIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life Easy Install Pack of 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UB1NRY) Samsung$56.604.6★11,26016%▲rising 4 ![Waterspecialist WS627B Water Filter for Refrigerators Replacement for Samsung Water Filter DA29-00020B HAF-CIN HAF-CIN/EXP RS25J500DSR RF28HMEDBSR RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+xYDRto1L.jpg) [**Waterspecialist WS627B Water Filter for Refrigerators Replacement for Samsung Water Filter DA29-00020B HAF-CIN HAF-CIN/EXP RS25J500DSR RF28HMEDBSR RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WL6VFS) Waterspecialist$26.234.7★31,3216%▼falling 5 ![Microfilter HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with DA29-00020B Carbon Block Filtration 99% Contaminant Reduction 6-Month Life 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VQeEsFQDL.jpg) [**Microfilter HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with DA29-00020B Carbon Block Filtration 99% Contaminant Reduction 6-Month Life 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYN5FG2L) Microfilter$55.354.7★2975%▲rising 6 ![GLACIER FRESH DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 HAF-CIN/EXP 46-9101 RF4267HARS For French Door Fridge Kitchen (3 PACK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417S6ctnyjL.jpg) [**GLACIER FRESH DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 HAF-CIN/EXP 46-9101 RF4267HARS For French Door Fridge Kitchen (3 PACK)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSMJFVH) GLACIER FRESH$25.374.7★15,1934%▼falling 7 ![Waterdrop WD-F27 Replacement for Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B HAF-CIN RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eg98HXBAL.jpg) [**Waterdrop WD-F27 Replacement for Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B HAF-CIN RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9XJXH6) Waterdrop$25.914.7★15,5814%▼falling 8 ![Waterdrop Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement for Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B DA97-08006A RF263BEAESR RF28HMEDBSR RF263TEAESG RF4287HARS 3 Filters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vV5pvUGmL.jpg) [**Waterdrop Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement for Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B DA97-08006A RF263BEAESR RF28HMEDBSR RF263TEAESG RF4287HARS 3 Filters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CA34OU6) Waterdrop$26.364.7★39,3173%▼falling 9 ![PUREPLUS DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RFG297HDRS HAF-CIN/EXP RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 469101 RWF0700A Refrigerator Water Filter 4PACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GjZmda2lL.jpg) [**PUREPLUS DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RFG297HDRS HAF-CIN/EXP RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 469101 RWF0700A Refrigerator Water Filter 4PACK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Z5TF6D) PUREPLUS$29.054.7★11,3143%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 9 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![ICEPURE DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP HAF-CIN DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG RWF0700A HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3PACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yv8e7OEQL.jpg)**ICEPURE DA29-00020B Replacement for Samsung Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP HAF-CIN DA29-00020B-1 RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG RWF0700A HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3PACK** ICEPURE**$25.67**4.7★22,840 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY6KM4E) [![SAMSUNG Genuine Filter for Refrigerator Water and Ice Carbon Block Filtration for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life HAF-CIN/EXP 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RmIdqaMdL.jpg)**SAMSUNG Genuine Filter for Refrigerator Water and Ice Carbon Block Filtration for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life HAF-CIN/EXP 1 Pack** Samsung**$35.14**4.7★36,415 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N1ZSYG) [![Samsung HAF-CIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life Easy Install Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vOLuJT61L.jpg)**Samsung HAF-CIN-2P/EXP Genuine Refrigerator Water Filter Reduces 99% of Harmful Contaminants for Clean Clear Drinking Water 6-Month Life Easy Install Pack of 2** Samsung**$56.60**4.6★11,260 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UB1NRY) [![Waterspecialist WS627B Water Filter for Refrigerators Replacement for Samsung Water Filter DA29-00020B HAF-CIN HAF-CIN/EXP RS25J500DSR RF28HMEDBSR RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+xYDRto1L.jpg)**Waterspecialist WS627B Water Filter for Refrigerators Replacement for Samsung Water Filter DA29-00020B HAF-CIN HAF-CIN/EXP RS25J500DSR RF28HMEDBSR RF4287HARS RF28HFEDBSR 3 Pack** Waterspecialist**$26.23**4.7★31,321 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WL6VFS) [![Microfilter HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with DA29-00020B Carbon Block Filtration 99% Contaminant Reduction 6-Month Life 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VQeEsFQDL.jpg)**Microfilter HAF-CIN/EXP Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with DA29-00020B Carbon Block Filtration 99% Contaminant Reduction 6-Month Life 2 Pack** Microfilter**$55.35**4.7★297 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYN5FG2L) [![GLACIER FRESH DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 HAF-CIN/EXP 46-9101 RF4267HARS For French Door Fridge Kitchen (3 PACK)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417S6ctnyjL.jpg)**GLACIER FRESH DA29-00020B Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible with Samsung DA29-00020A/B DA29-00020B-1 HAF-CIN/EXP 46-9101 RF4267HARS For French Door Fridge Kitchen (3 PACK)** GLACIER FRESH**$25.37**4.7★15,193 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSMJFVH) [![Waterdrop WD-F27 Replacement for Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B HAF-CIN RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eg98HXBAL.jpg)**Waterdrop WD-F27 Replacement for Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B HAF-CIN RF28HMEDBSR RF263BEAESR RS25J500DSR RF263TEAESG HDX FMS-2 DA97-08006A-1 3 Pack** Waterdrop**$25.91**4.7★15,581 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9XJXH6) [![Waterdrop Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement for Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B DA97-08006A RF263BEAESR RF28HMEDBSR RF263TEAESG RF4287HARS 3 Filters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vV5pvUGmL.jpg)**Waterdrop Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement for Samsung HAF-CIN/EXP DA29-00020B DA97-08006A RF263BEAESR RF28HMEDBSR RF263TEAESG RF4287HARS 3 Filters** Waterdrop**$26.36**4.7★39,317 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CA34OU6) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Filtration**21% *“Good filter”* **Value For Money**20% *“Great deal”* **Size-Overall**19% *“Fits as it should”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“As good as name brand”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**9% *“Just as advertised”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“Compatible replacement product”* **Leak-Proof**3% *“are not leaking”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Was easy to replace”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“No problem installing”* **Efficiency**2% *“Works great”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Filtration**35% *“Bad filters”* **Leak-Proof**10% *“Filter leaks”* **Size-Overall**10% *“One of the filters wouldnt fit”* **Functionality-Overall**7% *“Dont work”* **Value For Money**4% *“Waste of money”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Quality control is gone”* **Durability**4% *“to me they seemed to not last as long”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3% *“Instructions are difficult to read”* **Spray/Flow**2% *“Garbage low flow”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Does not fit models listed”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall61% - Compatibility-Overall16% - Filtration12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Value For Money1% - Product Condition1% - Leak-Proof1% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Certifications0%