The 7 Best Kitchen Faucets of 2024

Quality: We noted any dripping or clogging and whether or not the faucet squeaked or stuck while adjusting settings.

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Performance: We compared each faucet’s water pressure to other kitchen faucets we’ve used in the past, evaluating if it was powerful enough for everyday tasks.

Ease of Use: We rated how easy it was to adjust the water’s temperature, switch from stream to spray, and fill large pots with water.

Installation: Each faucet was installed in our own homes either by ourselves or a professional. During setup, we noted how easy it was to follow the included instructions.

“When selecting a kitchen faucet, focus on both form and function to find the perfect fit for your space,” advises former chair of ASID’s (American Society of Interior Designers) National Board, Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS. “Prioritize quality materials, consider your kitchen's style, and think about your daily needs to ensure a faucet that not only looks great but also works seamlessly in your culinary haven.”

Kitchen faucets are used nearly every day, so it’s important to choose one that works well. The way you use your faucet, your design preferences, and various features like touchless activation or a powerful sprayer should all play a role in your decision.

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.

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 cleanup 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This is the best kitchen faucet if you don’t need a high arc and prefer a simple design that blends in with just about any type of kitchen.

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.

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.

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 finding 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.

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

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

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 and the best kitchen faucet if you’re after a touchless option.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The Moen Arbor MotionSense Wave One is the best kitchen faucet when it comes to higher-priced models. 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Our pick for the best kitchen faucet 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.

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.

The Bottom Line

After testing over a dozen faucets, the Moen 7594EVC Arbor Smart Faucet Touchless Pull Down Sprayer is our pick for the best kitchen faucet overall. It earned five stars across all six categories we evaluated, we found it easy to install and use, and it can be operated manually, via voice activation, or using its app for maximum convenience.

Our Testing Process

To find the best kitchen faucets, we tested 14 models and had our testers install the faucets themselves in their own homes. We then used the faucets daily and evaluated each option for a number of factors, including ease of installation.

The faucets were used to fill large pots, which informed us of the faucet clearance and whether it was hard to maneuver around the faucet itself. We also washed produce and dishes and used the faucets to clean the kitchen sink itself. During these tests, we evaluated the faucets for ease of use, temperature range, and water intensity. We also switched from streaming to spraying water and back again, plus we evaluated how well and how far the sprayer hose reached.

We recorded how easy or difficult it was to change temperature and how sensitive the faucets were to temperature changes, how easy it was to rotate the faucet, and whether the faucet squeaked or became stuck. We took note of whether the faucets dripped or leaked and whether buildup accumulated on the spout. Faucets were observed for fingerprints and scratches as well as any cracks or breaks from normal use after the two-week testing period.

We’ve continued to use our top picks in our homes after our initial testing, and we will keep this article up to date with any long-term findings.

What to Know About Kitchen Faucets Before Shopping

Material

When it comes to material, Kris Brumley, design consultant at Ultra Designer Center, notes that “99% of faucets are made of brass and maybe 1% are made of stainless steel.” If you’re planning to install a faucet in an outdoor kitchen, you’ll want to opt for stainless steel faucets because they “won’t rust or tarnish.”