Best Overall
Moen Adler Single-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet
AMAZON
- It looks great, has a lifetime guarantee, and faucet offers strong water pressure for effective rinsing and cleaning.
It looks great, has a lifetime guarantee, and faucet offers strong water pressure for effective rinsing and cleaning.
- The chrome finish isn’t fingerprint-resistant.
The chrome finish isn’t fingerprint-resistant.
The sleek design and ease of use of the Moen 87233EWC Adler Single-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet made it the best we tested, and after months of use, we still think it performs like it's in a design showroom.
The instructions were clear and understandable, and installation took 45 minutes without the help of a professional. During testing, the single sensor immediately detected our hands approaching and turned the water on, a feature we found especially helpful with greasy hands in the kitchen.
We also liked that it was easy to change the temperature from hot to cold. All you had to do was just move the lever handle situated on the side of the spout forward for cold, and back for hot.
This stylish faucet is available in either matte black or chrome. While they’re both stylish, we found that the chrome option showed fingerprints and water marks from a sponge. These could be removed easily with a paper towel, however, which we appreciated. What’s more, there’s a five-year warranty on the faucet’s digital components, and a limited lifetime trim warranty.
The hose retracted smoothly, making it easy to clean all edges of the sink. The sprayer function was easy to switch off, and we found that the he water pressure was strong and we found that it rinsed well.
The faucet’s design makes it great at filling pots because you don't have to move the spout to maneuver the full pot out of the sink and onto the stove. However, since the faucet has a high arch keep in mind that water could spatter onto the counters if you have a shallow sink.
Product Details: Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Spout Height: 14.58 inches | Power Supply: Battery/plug-in| Mounting Type: Deck mount
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / FRANCES CROUTER
Best Splurge
Moen Arbor Motionsense Touchless One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet
AMAZON
- It was easy to switch between modes and it has a spot-resistant finish.
It was easy to switch between modes and it has a spot-resistant finish.
- We thought the temperature adjustment sensitivity could be better as we found that it changes drastically with a minor adjustment and takes a while to reach desired temperature.
We thought the temperature adjustment sensitivity could be better as we found that it changes drastically with a minor adjustment and takes a while to reach desired temperature.
During testing, the Moen Arbor MotionSense Wave One proved to be a convenient, efficient, and durable faucet, making it one of the best choices to splurge on. After six months of regular use, we'd recommend this faucet based on the easy-to-use motion sensor alone, but the faucet has more features we appreciated during testing, too.
We tested the spot resistant stainless steel faucet which certainly lived up to its name as we did not notice any fingerprints on the faucet at all. In addition to stainless steel, it’s also available in three other finishes: oil rubbed bronze, matte black, and chrome.
Overall, we thought the faucet was easy to install without the help of a professional. While the instructions were helpful, just keep in mind that there were a lot of parts to put together in order to get the motion sensor setup.
This unit features both a handle and a motion sensor, each of which is easy to use. When using the sprayer, we found it easy to switch back and forth from streaming to spray. We also appreciated that you can use the same button to turn off the water.
We like that it was easy to turn the sprayer on or off, as well as pull it out and put it back. Though it might not be long enough to reach the far corner of a larger sink, we found that it offers a lot of power, and the water pressure was strong enough for everyday tasks. For example, we were able to easily fill a large pot and remove it from the sink without the faucet getting in the way. However, after months of use, we wished the faucet had a wider arch; in our large kitchen sink, the faucet didn't reach the middle, though this issue might not arise with smaller sinks.
While testing this model, we did find that the faucet temperature changed drastically with very little adjustment, and also took around five seconds to reach the desired temperature, something to keep in mind while using it. Even after months of use, we still found the temperature settings to be sensitive and tricky to get just right.
Product Details: Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Spout Height: 15.5 inches | Power Supply: Battery/plug-in| Mounting Type: Deck mount
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / CATHY FALLONE
Best Smart
Moen Arbor Smart Touchless Kitchen Faucet With Voice Control
AMAZON
- It's compatible with an Amazon Alexa and features a light that changes hue to show you the water temperature.
It's compatible with an Amazon Alexa and features a light that changes hue to show you the water temperature.
- We noticed there was a slight delay in water flow, and the sprayer hose didn’t slide smoothly in and out.
We noticed there was a slight delay in water flow, and the sprayer hose didn’t slide smoothly in and out.
The Moen 7594EVC Arbor Smart Faucet Touchless Pull Down Sprayer is the best option if you prefer a style with smart features. During testing, installation took just over 20 minutes thanks to detailed instructions that included helpful pictures.
To turn the faucet on, you either have to wave your hands in front of the sensor or simply pull the lever outwards. We noticed there was a minor delay in the water coming out, but we didn’t think it was a dealbreaker. After months of testing the faucet, using the motion sensor has become second nature and we've barely had to clean the faucet because we rarely touch it. It's not overly sensitive either—in six months of testing, there were only a few occasions when we accidentally activated the faucet.
We found the app instructions quite helpful as we set up the smart features and connected the unit with our Amazon Alexa. We liked that we could say, “Alexa, tell Moen to dispense two cups of water” and the faucet provided the exact amount of water without needing a measuring cup.
The faucet features a light that indicates the temperature of the water. If we turned it on for hot water, it would start out with a solid blue light then start blinking as it warmed up, slowly transitioning to a purple for warm, then red for hot. Keep in mind, we noticed that the water turns hot much faster than with our previous faucet.
The nozzle is handy and easy to change between sprayer and steady stream though we thought the sprayer could have been a little easier to pull out. The pressure is excellent and, all in all, we were left quite impressed by this smart faucet’s functionality and features.
Product Details: Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Spout Height: 15.5 inches| Power Supply: Battery/plug-in | Mounting Type: Deck mount
- The Moen Arbor Smart kitchen faucet has several pieces to assemble, but we found that it took a little over 20 minutes to install, thanks to the detailed instructions. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JODI ESPINOSA
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JODI ESPINOSA
Best with Sprayer
Pfister Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
AMAZON
- It has strong water pressure, easy operation, and a durable finish that doesn’t easily show fingerprints.
It has strong water pressure, easy operation, and a durable finish that doesn’t easily show fingerprints.
- It took a few minutes for the temperature to update and adjust, and the sprayer was slightly tough to pull out.
It took a few minutes for the temperature to update and adjust, and the sprayer was slightly tough to pull out.
After testing the Pfister Stellen LG529ESAS Touchless Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer, we found that it was convenient, easy to operate, powerful, and durable, making it one of the best options to consider.
The faucet is available in matte black, stainless steel, and polished chrome. We tested the black option and found it to be fingerprint-resistant, easy to clean, and hardy. After six months of use, it looked just as good as new.
Thanks to helpful instructions, we found it fairly easy to install this faucet. Once setup, using the faucet was effortless, whether we were operating it manually with the handle or automatically by with the sensor. It took a few minutes for the temperature to update and adjust, however, when changing from hot to cold.
The sensor in the touchless feature worked very well and was easily activated within seconds. The faucet has two buttons on the handle that switch the water from a stream to a spray.
The sprayer was a little tough to pull out and shove back in, but there’s a locking click that could be heard and felt when we put it back in that holds it securely in place. And despite months of use, this hasn't loosened.
The water pressure was powerful, so rinsing dishes was efficient and swift. We did notice some slight dripping when using the touchless feature, but it wasn't persistent so we didn’t think it was a dealbreaker.
Product Details: Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM | Spout Height: 8.44 inches | Power Supply: Battery/plug-in | Mounting Type: Deck mount
- This Pfister Stellen faucet was effortless to use and the touchless sensor worked very well, activating in mere seconds during our testing. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ASHLEY JACOBS
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / ASHLEY JACOBS
Easiest to Use
BioBidet Flow Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet
AMAZON
- The faucet responded instantly to motion, and it featured a handy technology that automatically shuts the water off when you return the sprayer.
The faucet responded instantly to motion, and it featured a handy technology that automatically shuts the water off when you return the sprayer.
- Installation proved to be rather tricky and we had to call in a professional.
Installation proved to be rather tricky and we had to call in a professional.
The Bio Bidet by Bemis FLOW Motion Activated Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet is one of the best choices for its ease of use. We thought the accuracy of the sensor was very impressive, and we like that it responded instantly to motion. Despite its strong sensitivity, the only member to accidentally turn the faucet on is our cat.
We ran into a few issues with installation, so we hired a professional to set it up. Once the faucet was up and running, we were pleased with its performance and found it very easy to use.
The sprayer head features both spray and stream modes that are operated via a button on the faucet head, and there’s also a pause button. The length of the sprayer hose was adequate and we were able to get it around the whole kitchen sink with ease.
The high arc spout design prevents splashing and provides superior clearance for filling pots or cleaning large items. The temperature is controlled with a separate handle, and only a slight adjustment is needed to notice a change in the temperature.
In addition to motion activation, this faucet features technology that automatically turns the water on when you pull down the retractable sprayer head, and shuts it off again when you return the sprayer head into its starting position. The faucet also features a magnet that guides the sprayer and hose back into place then clicks it securely in place.
After testing the faucet for six months, there weren't any scratches or stains, and we haven't had any issues with the faucet dripping or clogging.
Product Details: Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM | Spout Height: 10 inches | Power Supply: Battery | Mounting Type: Deck mount
- The BioBidet Flow kitchen faucet has a high arc spout design that helps to prevent splashing while giving ideal clearance for filling pots and cleaning large items. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / LISA PEZZUTO
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / LISA PEZZUTO