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Apr 20, 2024

The 10 Best Showerheads of 2023: Review

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Hopping into the shower in the evening is one of the most relaxing parts of my day. It’s a time for me to unwind, soak in that hot water, and let the worries of the day slide down the drain, never to be experienced again (until tomorrow, that is). It’s also the perfect way to get ready for my nighttime skincare routine. That’s how I roll, but maybe you’re a morning bather, using a shower to give you that bright, fresh burst of energy, readying you to take on the world. You know what’s not relaxing or invigorating? Having a showerhead that isn’t up to snuff, one that dribbles, drabbles, and doesn’t provide enough pressure. There really isn’t anything worse.

Showers, obviously, revolve around water, and the only way to ensure you’re making the most of your cleansing time is by having the best showerhead to do the job. Luckily, there’s plenty of options available. You may a creature of habit and prefer an oh-so-glamourous and steady rain shower. Or maybe you like to change things up daily and favor something with a lot of different settings. Or perhaps you like to rely on a good ol’ handheld option.

No matter your preference, we’ve complied a list of the best showerheads that’ll always have (and thoroughly wash) your back.

Assembly/Installation: Now, we all know that you could have a professional install your brand-new showerhead for you. But what’s the fun in that? If you’re more of a DIY kinda person, knowing the ins and out of showerhead instillation will definitely help you out. Your shower most likely has a standard thread known as NPT (National Pipe Tapered) of ½ inch, which is the pipe that connects your showerhead to the wall. It’s good to double check that before you buy your new piece. As you’ll see below, some showerheads come solo—without any other equipment, that is—while others come as a set that includes multiple parts, which may mean you’ll have to do some serious reconfiguring to add that rain shower to your bathroom. It’s all down to personal preference.

Material: The showerhead trifecta: ABS plastic, brass, and stainless steel. Stainless steel is probably the typical option you’re used to seeing, but the others work just as well. You need something with longevity (no one wants to be replacing a shower head a year after they install it) and maximum resistance to water damage. A showerhead is one of your most-used home appliances, which is why you’d want one that can withstand a beating.

Settings/Spray Patterns: What do full/standard, massage, rain and mist all have in common? They’re all spray settings on your shower. We’re sure you heard of these before, but you may not realize how much they transform your shower experience. Some people love a wider coverage spray, which would mean a rain shower is your pal. Or if you prefer something a bit more intense, you may lean toward a massage showerhead. And if you’re one to stick to the basics, you can’t go wrong with a full—a.k.a. the classic setting we all know and love. Not sure which one you’d like? Pick a showerhead with more than one setting!

Flow Rate: Measuring in gpm (gallons per minute), flow rate tells you how much water is rushing out of your shower. The standard is 2.5 gpm. Note: The lower your flow rate, the more water you’ll save per year—and that means saving some cash on your water bill.

Best Overall Showerhead: Kohler PuristBest Multi-Setting Showerhead: Grohe Cosmopolitan RainshowerBest Octagonal Showerhead: Rejuvenation Octagon ShowerheadBest Filtered Showerhead: Jolie Filtered ShowerheadBest Bluetooth Showerhead: Atomi Removable Magnetic Bluetooth Speaker ShowerheadBest Colorful Showerhead: Hai Smart ShowerheadBest Rainfall Showerhead: Hammerhead 8 Inch Rainfall ShowerheadBest Curved Showerhead: Bright Showers Dual Shower HeadBest Showerhead Combo: Pulse Showerspa Kauai IIIBest Luxe Showerhead: Homedec Luxury Black Shower Jet System

Best Overall Showerhead

There’s a reason Kohler is synonymous with bathroom accessories. The brand has been crafting quality offerings since 1873, and its Purist model is just the latest example of what its plumbing products can do. Indeed, it is a staple, no-frills showerhead—and that’s exactly what we like about it. You’re getting just one setting here, but it offers what you need from a showerhead: high pressure, a timeless look, and—perhaps the best part—the ability to cleaned easily. Consider this the plain white tee of bathroom products.

Material: Polished chrome, and plastic.Dimensions: ‎6.85 x 6.38 inches.Settings: Standard.Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm.

Buy Now on Amazon: $125

Best Multi-Setting Showerhead

This showerhead is for those who are looking to jazz things up, to make each and every shower its own unqiue, relaxing experience. The Cosmopolitan Rainshower offers up a suite of spray settings that can match your mood, whether you want your shower to pack a bit more punch (massage) or just want a steady flow that washes your worries wash away, as if you’re standing in a gentle rainfall.

Material: Metal.Dimensions: 6.3125 inches wide.Settings: Full/standard, massage/jet, and rain.Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm.

Buy Now on Perigold: $269

Best Octagonal Showerhead

Besides coming in a variety of fun metals, this showerhead comes in a unqie shape. This mighty octagon also has a 1.8 gpm flow rate, providing all the power you’d expect. Plus, it’s made in partnership with Watergate, a Brooklyn hallmark that’s been designing and crafting its products for over a century. So this isn’t any old showerhead: It’s one created by the bathroom pros.

Material: Solid brass.Dimensions: 3.75 x 3.75 inches.Settings: Standard.Flow Rate: 1.8 gpm.

Buy Now on Rejuvenation: $300

Best Filtered Showerhead

Unfortunately, sometimes your water isn’t necessarily all that clean. Chlorine, heavy metals, and other icky toxins can be lurking in your H20, just waiting to strike—or worse, dry out and dull your hair and skin. Enter the Jolie Filtered showerhead, which stops the problem by (you guessed it) filtering out troubling contaminants, all the nasty stuff. And it does all this without reducing your water pressure. The only thing on your to-do list is to replace the filter every three months, which the company ships right to your door when the time comes. A healthier you is just one shower away.

Material: Chrome.Dimensions: 8 x 8 inches.Settings: Rain.Flow Rate: 1.8 gpm.

Buy Now on Amazon: $165

Best Bluetooth Showerhead

Everyone loves a good shower jam session; after all, who doesn’t want to pretend they’re a rock star (even if you don’t necessarily have the vocal talent to match)? Now, instead of blasting your phone outside the shower or remembering your waterproof speaker, you can now turn to this handy dandy speaker showerhead. Simply pop the removeable Bluetooth speaker into the center of this showerhead and you’re all good to go for six hours of tunes until your next charge. You can even take calls from it—though I’m not sure I’d want to stay that connected. But to each their own. It also works perfectly well without its speaker counterpart.

Material: Plastic.Dimensions: ‎4.9 x 4.9 x 4 inchesSettings: Standard. Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm.

Buy Now on Amazon: $50

Best Colorful Showerhead

Bring a pop of color into your shower with Hai’s Smart showerhead. Offered up in a sunny yellow, a bright red, a soft pink, a calming blue, and two neutral hues, this piece is sure to liven up your bathroom. But it also does more than pack a vibrant punch: You can connect it to a corresponding app via Bluetooth, where you can keep track of how much water you’re using and saving (thanks to its 1.8 gpm) each time you rinse off. Saving H20 has never looked brighter.

Material: Stainless steel.Dimensions: 9.06 x 4.45 x 2.32 inches.Settings: Standard and mist.Flow Rate: 1.8 gpm or 2.5 gpm, depending on model.

Buy Now on Hai: $199

Best Rainfall Showerhead

A rain showerhead is the best way to feel as though you’re in an island paradise instead of your bathroom. There’s something so soothing about having the water trickle out ever-so gently, really cultivating a sublime shower experience. Want to test it out for yourself? Look no further than this offering from Hammerhead that can be installed on your wall, overhead, or directly from your ceiling—as though the water is flowing from the sky itself instead of from your pipes.

Material: Metal.Dimensions: ‎8 x 8 inches.Settings: Rain.Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm.

Buy Now on Amazon: $73

Best Curved Showerhead

If you’re looking for a little more surface area from your showerhead, this option from Beright Showers has you covered. Its curvy rectangular shape offers up a wider shower experience. It also comes with a high-pressure turbo option, if you’re so inclined. And with a built-in handheld showerhead and filter, you really can’t go wrong with this item.

Material: Metal and plastic.Dimensions: Showerhead 9 x 5.75 inches, handheld showerhead 9.375 x 2 inches.Settings: Rain, waterfall, turbo, handheld.Flow Rate: 1.8 gpm.

Buy Now on Wayfair: $66

Best Showerhead Combo

Everyone loves a dynamic duo, and this showerhead combo is no exception. Serving up a rain shower as well as a multi-function, adjustable hand shower, this bathroom piece offers up the best of both worlds. If you happen to need any more convincing, the set also comes with a soap dish that’s ready and waiting to carry your sudsy staple.

Material: Brushed nickel.Dimensions: 8 inches for showerhead, 5 feet for hose length.Settings: Standard, rain, and handheld.Flow Rate: 1.8 gpm or 2.5 gpm.

Buy Now on Home Depot: $254

Best Luxe Showerhead

This is for our maximalists, the ones who are searching for the ultimate shower experience, the crème de la crème. This option from Homedec comes with every conceivable shower option you can imagine: six wall jets, a handheld option, and a rain showerhead, all wrapped up in one neat and tidy offering. As if that weren’t enough, all these features can all be used at the same time. How’s that for R&R?

Material: Brass.Dimensions: ‎24 x 17.5 x 8 inchesSettings: Rain, mist, and handheld.Flow Rate: n/a.

Buy Now on Amazon: $750