Waterdrop HX2017FR-A Refrigerator Water Filter
- Water Filter
- 1
- 1
- 2.8 × 2.8 × 10.3 inches
- Better rated than 99%
A straightforward twist-in replacement for the listed Hisense models that installs without tools and, per reviews, seals reliably on the first try.
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How it ranks among the 81 water filters we track
4.9★ across 22 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
22 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A twist-in replacement refrigerator water filter built for specific Hisense French door models, using a coconut shell carbon block to reduce chlorine taste and odor.
The filter's whole value case rests on fit - it's engineered to match the OEM twist mechanism without tools, and nearly every review confirms a clean, leak-free install. One reviewer contrasts it with a difficult original filter that needed a tool to remove, versus this replacement going in and out by hand.
- Coconut shell carbon block filtration
- Rated for about 200 gallons or 6 months
- Includes install-date tracking stickers
- No tools required for installation
Who it's for
Fits owners of the listed Hisense refrigerator models (HRF266N6CSE1, HRF266N6CSE, HRF209N6CSE, HRF254N6TSE, HRF254N6DSE and related HX2017F-A/HX2017FR-A originals) looking for a lower-cost replacement filter. Not applicable to refrigerators outside this compatibility list, since the twist-in fitting is model-specific.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Every review that discusses installation describes a smooth, leak-free twist-in fit, with several buyers specifically noting it locked in more easily than the original OEM filter. Multiple reviewers also comment on clearer ice and a noticeably better water taste after switching.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Twists in without tools in under a minute
- Reduces chlorine taste and odor per reviewer accounts
- Clear compatibility labeling for the listed models
- Only fits the specific listed Hisense models
- Rated life tied to usage, so heavy households may need earlier changes
Performance notes
The filter uses a coconut shell carbon block described as having a larger surface area and more micropores than standard charcoal filters, aimed at reducing chlorine taste, odor and suspended particles while leaving beneficial minerals in the water. Rated life is roughly 200 gallons or 6 months, with included stickers to track the install date.
Specifications
| Brand | Waterdrop |
|---|---|
| Model | WD-F57 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2.8 × 2.8 × 10.3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Lead-Free Material, Food-Grade Material, Advanced Activated Coconut Carbon Block |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Refrigerator Models | Hisense HRF266N6CSE |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement*1, User's Manual*1, Month Install Stickers |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Removes impurities like chlorine and other particles, keeps beneficial minerals, and offers easy installation with a perfect fit. |
| External Testing Certification | NSF |
| Set Name | Waterdrop WD-F57 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in water filters.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Waterdrop HX2017FR-A Refrigerator Water FilterThis product | 4.9 / 5 | 22 | 2.7 / 5 |
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| ICEPURE DA2900020B Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement for Samsung DA2900020AIcepure | 4.7 / 5 | 7,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GLACIER FRESH UKF8001 Compatible with Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Filter 4Glacier Fresh | 4.7 / 5 | 4,061 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Waterdrop WD-F57
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Which Hisense refrigerators does the Waterdrop HX2017FR-A fit?
It's built to replace the HX2017F-A/HX2017FR-A original filter in Hisense French door models including HRF266N6CSE1, HRF266N6CSE, HRF209N6CSE, HRF254N6TSE and HRF254N6DSE.
How long does the Waterdrop WD-F57 filter last?
It's rated for about 200 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first, with included stickers to note the install date.
Do I need tools to install this filter?
No, reviewers describe it twisting in by hand in under a minute, matching the original's fit.