The 7 Best Kitchen Faucets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

BioBidet Flow Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet

$183 At Amazon $309 At Wayfair $238 At Home Depot

Kitchen faucets easily become an afterthought—a topic you don’t usually feel much enthusiasm for. However, the BioBidet Flow Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet is an absolute game-changer. It will have you raving about your faucet at family parties and get-togethers with friends, thanks to its flawless performance, convenient touch-free sensor, and attractive yet durable construction. Its price point sits right in the middle of the range for kitchen faucets too, at just under $250 at time of publish, making it a great overall value.

Throughout our weeks of testing, this touchless faucet stayed in pristine condition since the lack of contact makes it super easy to keep it smudge and scuff-free. You don’t have to worry about any germs lingering on it if you’re washing your hands after handling raw foods or other germ-filled materials as well—which, again, is why touchless faucets are becoming increasingly popular. In our testing, we also loved how, in addition to the motion-activated hand sensor, you can pull the spray head down and the faucet will automatically turn on. This makes rinsing dishes practically a one-step process: pull down the sprayer, clean off the plates or sink, and release the sprayer to automatically turn off the water. The two spray options are powerful, too. Melted cheese, for example, rinses right off of dishes.

You won’t need to hardwire this faucet since it relies on batteries (though, keep in mind that you will need to replace or recharge the batteries every six months or so, which is common with any touchless option). We did, however, find that the installation process wasn’t quite as smooth as others had mentioned. We were glad to have a plumber handle it. Anyone thinking about DIY faucet installation will want to be really sure they’re comfortable if any challenges arise. Though, once the faucet is up and running, we think you’ll love it as much as we do. 

_{Material: Brass | Finish: Brushed nickel, chrome, or bronze | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1, 3 | Faucet Height: 15.5 inches | Spout Height: 15.5 inches | Spout Reach: 8.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM}

Best Value

Wewe Single-Handle Pull-Out Faucet

$66 At Amazon $94 At Walmart View On Wewe-faucet.com

If your priority is giving your kitchen an aesthetically pleasing update, and you’re not after the tech features offered by some of our other picks, look no further than the Wewe Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull Out Kitchen Faucet. Its sleek and attractive design fits right in with most contemporary kitchen styles, and we found that it’s practical and versatile in performance.

With buttons on the nozzle to easily switch between stream, spray, and pause modes in a flash, you can zip through most kitchen chores. The stream and spray modes are great for cleaning—as evidenced by their performance on the protein powder residue in our bottles and the grease in the bottom of our pots. The pause mode is handy if you’re trying to avoid big splashes (or if someone is trying to talk to you over the sound of running water, like they do at my house!). The temperature adjustment lever is on the right of the faucet, and you can quickly make adjustments with one hand while the water is running. This feature is pretty sensitive, we found, so it rarely takes more than a tap on the lever to change the water temperature from hot to cold.

Installation was a breeze for an experienced kitchen installer who aided us in the process. The hose reach is up to 24 inches, which is great for filling pots (we used it with a 5-gallon jug meant for filling a cold plunge tub and had no trouble). We did feel a bit of resistance when it came to pulling the sprayer down, but not so much that chores were impeded. The sprayer additionally clicks back into place quickly and easily.

The one other note we have about this faucet is that some of the finishes, like the brushed nickel one we have, show fingerprints pretty easily. The flip side, however, is that the faucet’s components are easy to clean with a quick wipe. Overall, we think this is a great option for households that want a simple yet chic update for their kitchen, especially given the under-$100 price point.

_{Material: Stainless steel | Finish: 13 options including brushed nickel, chrome, gold, black | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1, 3 | Faucet Height: 15.7 inches | Spout Height: 8.5 inches | Spout Reach: 8.5 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM}

Best Touchless

Moen Arbor Smart Touchless Kitchen Faucet With Voice Control

$401 At Amazon $478 At Home Depot $534 At Walmart

The Moen Arbor Smart Touchless Kitchen Faucet is one of the most high-tech faucets on the market. It features a motion-activated sensor, and it also responds to voice commands or app control, so you can turn the faucet on or off from across the room or around the corner without ever touching the handle. There’s no need to get out measuring cups when you’re baking and making breakfast. You can say, “Hey Google, ask Moen to dispense a half cup of cold water,” and you’ll get just that—we tested this multiple times to confirm that the measurements are indeed correct. Of course, you can also use the lever or the touchless sensor, so other members of your household and guests will be comfortable stepping in to use the faucet, too. 

To avoid surprises when using the touchless feature of this kitchen faucet, an LED indicator at the base of the faucet gives you a water temperature reading. The faucet is also equipped with Moen’s Power Boost technology, which gives you the option for increased water pressure when using the sprayer, so you can power wash the grime caked on pots and pans.

While it was smooth to install (we handled it without calling in any pros, thanks to the detailed instructions and pictures), it’s worth noting that any time you opt for a smart appliance, you risk it being too high-tech for your needs and are susceptible to motion sensitivity or app malfunction. Six D batteries supply this faucet with its power, but the manufacturer says you can expect up to two years of battery life, so you won’t need to recharge or replace them very often. In comparison, our best overall pick that’s also touchless requires battery maintenance about every six months.

_{Material: Zinc | Finish: Stainless steel, chrome, bronze, or matte black | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1, 3 | Faucet Height: 15.5 inches | Spout Height: 15.5 inches | Spout Reach: 7.88 inches | Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM}

Best with Pull-Down Sprayer

Delta Leland Single-Handle Touch Kitchen Sink Faucet

$314 At Amazon $308 At Wayfair $479 At Home Depot

The Delta Faucet Leland Touch Kitchen Faucet is equal parts form and function, and we’re fully convinced it should be the standard for all faucets going forward. Every feature works just as we would like, and it has a stylish design to boot. 

The faucet can be turned on and off in a few different ways. Like a traditional kitchen faucet, you can adjust the handle at the base, or you can touch anywhere on the handle or the neck. Do not be confused—this isn’t a touchless faucet, but it offers a lot of the same perks as one, since you can use your wrist or arm to turn the water on instead. This super convenient feature comes in handy when you're cooking, or just have messy or full hands in general, and don't want to dirty up the handle of your faucet. 

Notably, the faucet isn't too sensitive or hard to trigger either—tap it about as hard as you would your keys on your iPhone when texting and it will turn on. After a while, the faucet will also turn off itself if it thinks it's been running for too long—almost as if to say, "Did you leave this on by accident? Are you still watching?" This comes in handy if by chance you are distracted on the far side of the kitchen, or if (like us!) you’re someone who wonders if you left your curling iron plugged in or turned off the oven. You don’t have to worry about this faucet. 

When it’s on, you can use the handle to adjust the temperature, and a colored light at the base also signals what temperature the water is. It's blue for cold, purple for in-between, and red for hot. The handle also is really smooth, making for easy temperature adjustments. Like some of our other favorite pull-down options, the sprayer is just the spout detached. It’s a cinch to both detach it and move it around. On the back of the spout is a button that allows you to switch the sprayer between one of three different modes: shower, stream, and this circular-ish mode that we don't have much use for. The water pressure is very strong, so it may be more than some households need, but you can adjust accordingly. We found the sweet spot to be a medium-low setting. 

All in all, there’s not a lot we would change about this faucet. It’s worth noting that, like some of our favorite touchless faucets, there is a battery pack powering the touch feature. The brand says to replace it every 2 years (if using the included AA batteries) or 5 years (if you use your own C batteries). Our plumber even suggested that the batteries could last longer, but time will tell. At over $300, this pick is also pricier than others we’ve tested and loved. However, we happily recommend it as a high-performing faucet with a smooth sprayer and exceptionally handy touch feature. 

_{Material: Brass | Finish: Chrome, stainless steel, SpotShield stainless steel, bronze | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1 | Faucet Height: 15.38 inches | Spout Height: 14 inches | Spout Reach: 9.2 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM}

Best Low Arc

Grohe Eurosmart Dual Spray Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet with Sprayer

$189 At Amazon $146 At Wayfair $146 At Home Depot

With a sleek low profile, the Grohe 30306DC1 Eurosmart Dual Spray Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet makes an attractive and subtle choice for contemporary kitchens. It’s the only low arc pick on our list and, with a faucet height of 7.13 inches, it’s ideal for homes that have shelving or any window sills that prevent the installation of a taller model. 

The straightforward design features a wide, flat lever that both turns the faucet on and off, as well as adjusts for water temperature, too. While we found the lever to be a bit stiff at first, it’s not overly sensitive to temperature adjustments, which we see as a perk. There’s also a light indicator (blue for cold, green for warm, and red for hot), which lowers your chance of being accidentally scalded by hot water or startled by cold.

To use the sprayer, you simply pull the faucet out toward you, and a single button on the handle controls the water flow. You can choose between a steady stream or rinse spray for washing all your dishes, your hands, or your sink. While the water pressure wasn’t the strongest, the spray easily reached into the corners of our sink, and the hose retracts smoothly and easily, too. The brushed steel finish was also a plus in our experience since it doesn’t show fingerprints, unlike our best value pick. The overall design of this faucet is nice and smooth too, and the entire unit is easy to clean since there aren’t many nooks and crannies that collect dirt or grime.  

While there could be more features with this faucet (we are big fans of touch and touchless models, if you couldn’t already tell), this is a practical and pretty choice for many households that don’t need the bells and whistles that some of our other picks provide. 

_{Material: Brass | Finish: Brushed steel, chrome | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1 | Faucet Height: 7.13 inches | Spout Height: 5.5 inches | Spout Reach: 8.93 inches | Flow Rate: 1.75 GPM}

Best Gold

Kraus Oletto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

$270 At Amazon $170 At Wayfair $270 At Home Depot

A matte gold kitchen faucet is an easy way to elevate your kitchen’s aesthetic. The Kraus Oletto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet is available in an antique champagne brass finish (among other finishes), which offers a sophisticated take on the gold fixture trend. But you’ll get more than good looks when you choose this kitchen faucet. It’s completely up to the task when it comes to regular kitchen usage like filling pots, spraying into the deep corners of your sink, and lifting food from your dishes. 

To start, the pull-down sprayer is easy to maneuver, and it smoothly retracts when you’re done. It has a toggle switch to give you the option of stream or spray functions, and the lever for temperature control works just as intended; it’s intuitive and easy to adjust (“up” for cold and “down” for hot). The silicone spray holes are also easy to clean, and regular maintenance will keep mineral deposits from restricting water flow. The handle rotates forward 90 degrees, making this faucet a good choice if you have limited space between your kitchen sink and backsplash, as well. While this is a common feature among faucets it’s always appreciated.

Since the gold finish of this kitchen faucet is designed to attract attention, it’s worth pointing out that Kraus uses its spot-free finish for this faucet. It helps to minimize the appearance of water spots, fingerprints, and fading—preserving the luster and beauty of this gold kitchen faucet for years to come. There is no deck plate included with this kitchen faucet, though; it’s only suitable for single-hole installation. Speaking of installation, we tried to DIY it, and ended up getting help with tightening the parts where the water was leaking out. So, we recommend having a pro help you from the start so you can skip any hassles and hiccups. Looking for a finish other than gold? The faucet does also come in stainless steel, matte black, and brushed bronze, among other finishes.

_{Material: Brass | Finish: Antique champagne brass, brushed bronze, stainless steel, chrome, matte black, brushed gold, or two-tone | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 1 | Faucet Height: 16.63 inches | Spout Height: 8.75 inches | Spout Reach: 8.88 inches | Flow Rate: 1.8 GPM}

We Still Love

Kohler Sous Pro-Style Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet

$261 At Amazon $246 At Home Depot $238 At Walmart

The Kohler Sous Pro-Style Sprayer Faucet is an all-around solid pick that gives you both a professional look and superior functionality. This type of faucet is known as a "pre-rinse faucet," because it features a high-arc spout with a distinct, exposed spring that gives you added flexibiity as you clean.

After weeks of usage, the professional-style kitchen faucet proved top-notch for its performance and function. All the little adjustments we make in our day-to-day routines, like changing water temperature, rotating the spout, switching from stream to spray (and back again), and regular off-on switching, all proved to be easy and smooth. The installation process is straightforward and simple—requiring just 20 minutes and a few tools (we had no sink installation experience, and didn't hit any snags with setting up this faucet in our kitchen). 

The Kohler Sous Pro-Style faucet measures 22 inches high, which is taller than other picks on our list with a pull-down style, but on par for professional-style kitchen faucets. (Be sure you have enough clearance above your sink before choosing a tall kitchen faucet like this one!) The extra height houses a hose that looks and feels heavy-duty. We found it could easily reach every corner of a large, divided kitchen sink. When released, the hose quickly and securely retracts, thanks to a strong magnetic docking station.

The pull-down sprayer is the star of the show because it gives you a stream or sweep function with the push of a button. We were impressed by the sweep function, which dispenses a wide blade of water. We found this feature helpful for rinsing plates or "sweeping" debris from the sink. Our only complaint on the design and functionality of this faucet is that you have to hold down the trigger for the spray function. You can't use the spray mode for hands-free use—but that's just one slightly annoying quirk. 

The one other hiccup we encountered was that the faucet aerator (a piece at the end of the faucet that adds air to the spray) was releasing some debris, and needed to be cleaner. It took several attempts to get to the aerator because the instructions weren’t super clear, but eventually we figured it out and we're now overall pleased with this faucet. 

_{Material: Zinc | Finish: Stainless steel, chrome, brass, or matte black | Number of Handles: 1 | Number of Holes: 2 (Can be fitted for 1 to 4) | Faucet Height: 22 inches | Spout Height: 7.5 inches | Spout Reach: 9 inches | Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM}