The 7 Best Kitchen Faucets of 2024, According to Testing

To create this list of the best kitchen faucets, we evaluated insights from testers who scored each faucet based on ease of use, quality, durability, value, installation, and performance. We also consulted multiple experts for additional insights on choosing the best kitchen faucet.

Best Overall

Moen Arbor Smart Touchless Kitchen Faucet With Voice Control

  • Setup5/5
  • Ease of Use5/5
  • Performance5/5
  • Durability5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • This faucet earned perfect ratings across all six categories, was easy to install and use, and can be operated manually or via voice activation features.

This faucet earned perfect ratings across all six categories, was easy to install and use, and can be operated manually or via voice activation features.

  • We observed a very slight delay in water flow when turning on the faucet.

We observed a very slight delay in water flow when turning on the faucet.

Our pick for "best overall" goes to this Moen model for its outstanding performance across all six categories we evaluated. Earning a perfect five stars across the board, this faucet is not the most affordable option around. Though you can operate it manually, it’s a touchless faucet that follows commands given via Alexa, Google’s assistant, or its smartphone app. When testing the smart features, it measured out just the right amount of water when we asked Alexa to have the faucet dispense 2 cups of water for us.

The installation instructions were detailed and the faucet was easy to install. Using the faucet was just as simple with an easy-to-operate lever that controls temperature and a light to indicate whether the water is hot or cold. We observed a slight delay in turning the water on, which isn’t a deal breaker but something you may want to keep in mind.

We found it easy to switch from stream to spray and had no trouble filling up a large stock pan. The water pressure was adequate, which helped us scour away mess from dirty dishes. The brushed metal finish didn’t show scratches or fingerprints, requiring less cleaning. We had no issues with the faucet squeaking, sticking, dripping, or leaking, though we felt the sprayer could have a smoother feel when being pulled out.

Product Details: Material: Plastic, metal | Finishes: Four: oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, chrome, and spot resist stainless | Number of Holes: One or three | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 15.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Features: Sprayer, touchless, voice activated

  • BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JODI ESPINOSA

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JODI ESPINOSA

Best Budget

Wewe Single-Handle Pull-Out Faucet

  • Setup5/5
  • Ease of Use4.3/5
  • Performance5/5
  • Durability5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • This is a no-frills faucet that’s easy to use and provides good water pressure without leaks or drips.

This is a no-frills faucet that’s easy to use and provides good water pressure without leaks or drips.

  • This faucet does not have a touchless option, and we found the temperature lever more sensitive than most.

This faucet does not have a touchless option, and we found the temperature lever more sensitive than most.

We were impressed with this budget-friendly faucet from Wewe, which we rated highly in all six categories. Installing the faucet was easy thanks to the included instructions, and once installed, we found it a snap to operate by sliding the handle up for hot water and down for cold. However, the temperature control is highly sensitive, and we inadvertently switched the faucet over to hot water simply by accidentally bumping it. Be mindful of this if you have little ones at home since that could lead to potential burns.

We like the clicking sound the sprayer makes when retracted so we know it’s firmly in its place, but it’s a bit difficult to pull the sprayer out. Switching from stream to spray is a cinch with the two buttons, and we appreciated the pause feature while we were multitasking because it cut back on messy splashes. The sprayer has great reach at 24 inches long, and we found it easy to fill a 5-gallon jug with water, even though it’s not the tallest faucet on our list at 8.5 inches.

Because it’s a no-frills option, this faucet doesn’t have a touchless operation option. It does have strong water pressure to power away grease from pots and pans. The brushed nickel finish (one of a generous six finish options) showed some fingerprints, but it’s simple enough to wipe them away with a cleaning wipe. We liked that the faucet moved easily without sticking or squeaking, and we didn’t observe any dripping or leaking.

Product Details: Material: Stainless steel | Finishes: Six: brushed nickel, gold, matte black, matte gray, oil rubbed bronze, and polished chrome | Number of Holes: One or three | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 8.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM | Features: Sprayer

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / MIKE NAVARRO

Best Splurge

Moen Arbor Motionsense Touchless One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet

  • Setup4.5/5
  • Ease of Use4.5/5
  • Performance4.5/5
  • Durability5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • This faucet didn’t show any fingerprints, and we loved its touchless operation for easy clean up.

This faucet didn’t show any fingerprints, and we loved its touchless operation for easy clean up.

  • The sprayer is a little tough to pull out and retract, plus installation took about 45 minutes because of multiple parts.

The sprayer is a little tough to pull out and retract, plus installation took about 45 minutes because of multiple parts.

The Moen Arbor MotionSense Wave One may be a higher-priced model, but it boasts many features. Though installing the faucet took about 45 minutes for us due to its multiple parts, the instructions were helpful. Once installed, we found the water temperature changed quite drastically with a small adjustment of the handle, although we noticed a delay of around five seconds when changing from hot to cold and vice versa.

Because the faucet can be moved to either side of the sink and is 15.5 inches tall, it’s never really in the way and makes filling large pots a simple task. We adored the touchless feature (after an initial learning curve) because there’s no need to touch the faucet after handling raw foods or other messes. Plus, using the touchless feature means fewer fingerprints, which saves time spent on cleaning.

No scratches appeared on the spot-resistant stainless steel model when we used it. There were no issues with the faucet leaking, but we spotted a couple of drips now and then after using the touchless on/off feature. Though powerful, the sprayer is mildly challenging to pull out and retract, but that’s not a deal breaker. Ultimately, we loved the powerful sprayer and the sensitivity of the temperature control.

Product Details: Material: Stainless steel | Finishes: Four: chrome, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, and spot resist stainless | Number of Holes: One or three | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 15.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Features: Sprayer, touchless, Power Clean

  • BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / CATHY FALLONE

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / CATHY FALLONE

Best Touchless

Moen Adler Single-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet

  • Setup5/5
  • Ease of Use5/5
  • Performance4.5/5
  • Durability4.5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • We appreciated the smooth sprayer retraction and easy-to-move temperature control.

We appreciated the smooth sprayer retraction and easy-to-move temperature control.

  • The chrome finish showed fingerprints and water marks, plus the high arc caused more water to splash out onto the surrounding counter.

The chrome finish showed fingerprints and water marks, plus the high arc caused more water to splash out onto the surrounding counter.

Washing up after handling raw meat used to be tricky but not anymore. We found this touchless option from Moen perfect for washing up after preparing chicken and other meats. Though the lever needs to be manually moved forward for cold water and back for hot, we found it easy to do with a quick press of the wrist.

Pulling out the sprayer was “dreamy” because the hose retracted so smoothly. Filling pots was equally appealing because the high spout height of over 14 inches leaves plenty of room to maneuver bulky pots back out of the sink once full. However, that high arc also meant a few more splashes on the surrounding counters, so you may need to wipe things down more often after filling a pot or washing dishes.

We noted fingerprints and water marks were visible on the chrome model, but they were also easy to wipe away with a damp sponge. We didn’t observe any dripping and didn’t hear any squeaks, so overall this is a sleek model if you’re after a touchless option.

Product Details: Material: Metal | Finishes: Four: chrome, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, and spot resist stainless | Number of Holes: One or three | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 14.6 inches | Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM | Features: Sprayer, touchless

  • BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / FRANCES CROUTER

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / FRANCES CROUTER

Best Dual-Handle

Kingston Brass Heritage Bridge Kitchen Faucet

  • Setup4.5/5
  • Ease of Use4.8/5
  • Performance5/5
  • Durability4.5/5
  • Quality4/5
  • The water’s temperature changed more gradually than we experienced with other faucets.

The water’s temperature changed more gradually than we experienced with other faucets.

  • We couldn’t give this a five-star rating for quality because the faucet neck moves slightly whenever the water is turned on.

We couldn’t give this a five-star rating for quality because the faucet neck moves slightly whenever the water is turned on.

Some people prefer their kitchen faucet to have two handles, and this pick from Kingston Brass is a great option. This four-hole faucet allows room for both a hot and cold handle, which gives it more of a traditional look and feel. We found it easy to install and use, although it took a day or two to get the hang of how to find just the right water temperature using the two handles. We appreciated the fact that the faucet changes temperature more gradually, unlike single-handle faucets which tend to go from frigid to nearly scalding without much movement.

The faucet switches seamlessly from streaming to spray, and the sprayer itself is separate from the faucet head and mounted to the side of the faucet. It has great water pressure, so it cuts back on elbow grease needed for scouring sinks or dirty dishes. The faucet is over 13 inches tall, making it easy to fill up large pots and swing the faucet to the side to lift a full pot onto the stove.

We tested the stainless steel finish, which didn’t scratch but did show fingerprints. Overall, we were impressed with the quality but couldn’t hand out a perfect five because the faucet neck wobbles slightly when the water is turned on.

Product Details: Material: Brass | Finishes: Six: Brushed nickel, polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze, polished chrome, satin brass, vintage brass | Number of Holes: Four | Number of Handles: Two | Faucet Height: 13.13 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM | Features: Side sprayer

  • BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / KIMBERLY SOUZA

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / KIMBERLY SOUZA

Best Low Arc

Grohe Eurosmart Dual Spray Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet with Sprayer

  • Setup5/5
  • Ease of Use5/5
  • Performance4/5
  • Durability5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • If you don’t need a high arc and prefer a simple design that blends in with just about any type of kitchen.

If you don’t need a high arc and prefer a simple design that blends in with just about any type of kitchen.

  • The water pressure is on the low side, so it takes more time to fill up large pots.

The water pressure is on the low side, so it takes more time to fill up large pots.

The Grohe Eurosmart Dual Spray Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet is simple to operate, with one lever to turn it on and off as well as control the water temperature. The lever is wide and flat, so we rated its ease of use a full five stars and noted it’s not ultra-sensitive when changing water temps.

Meant to have a low arc, the sprayer hose retracts beautifully and has enough length thanks to the 32-inch hose to scour the corners of the kitchen sink. Even though it’s not a tall option (at just 5.5 inches tall), we found it easy to fill a large pot. However, the water pressure wasn’t super strong, and it was slow going to fill the pot.

It’s easy enough to install thanks to the instructions, plus the brushed steel finish made cleaning the faucet a snap—even though it doesn’t collect a lot of fingerprints in the first place.

Aesthetically speaking, this faucet will fit with a variety of kitchen types. Some people may not love how short the faucet is, as it doesn’t reach beyond the height of most backsplashes, but that comes down to personal preference.

Product Details: Material: Brass | Finishes: Two: chrome and super steel | Number of Holes: One | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 5.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.75 GPM | Features: Pull-out sprayer

  • BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / FRANCES CROUTER

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / FRANCES CROUTER

Best Modern

Kraus Oletto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

  • Setup4.5/5
  • Ease of Use5/5
  • Performance5/5
  • Durability5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • This faucet is a sleek option with plenty of aesthetic appeal thanks to the nine available finishes.

This faucet is a sleek option with plenty of aesthetic appeal thanks to the nine available finishes.

  • The price is a bit higher than some of the more budget-friendly options out there.

The price is a bit higher than some of the more budget-friendly options out there.

When choosing the best kitchen faucet, appearance definitely factors into the decision. If you’re after a modern vibe, consider this model from Kraus, which comes in an impressive nine finishes, including the eye-catching, spot-free antique champagne bronze we tested. Though we required some assistance in fully tightening the faucet, installation was a breeze overall and only took about 20 minutes.

Moving from stream to spray is seamless with a touch of the faucet’s side button. We found the sprayer easy to pull down and retract, plus it reached all areas of the sink, making for a quick clean up after meal prep. We filled large pots with no trouble and minimal mess since water splashes were contained within the sink. Water pressure is strong but can be adjusted if you’d rather not have a stream of water come out at full force—especially great if you have little ones around.

Fingerprints didn’t collect on the faucet, and we didn’t see any scratches. Plus cleaning up only entailed a quick wipe down, and there were no visible leaks or drips. Overall, the faucet felt durable to us and worth the slightly higher price. It moved freely without squeaking or becoming stuck in position, too.

Product Details: Material: Brass | Finishes: Seven: brushed brass/matte black, brushed brass, chrome, matte black, matte black/black stainless steel, antique champagne bronze, stainless steel | Number of Holes: One | Number of Handles: One | Faucet Height: 16.63 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM | Features: Pull-down sprayer

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / GABRIELLE RENSLOW