The best kitchen faucets you can buy

The WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet is low in price but high in quality with efficient operation and a simple tulip design.

Despite the low price, the WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet offers a lot of useful features. Its spray head has three settings: stream, spray, and pause. Amazon reviewers really like the pause feature for stopping (and thus conserving) water without having to turn it off completely while moving between tasks like filling pots and watering houseplants on the windowsill above the sink. A few, though, were less impressed about this function because "it's momentary, and only shuts off for as long as you hold [the button] down, and if you were spraying, it comes back on in flow mode," one shopper wrote. Nonetheless, people were pleased by the faucet's good water flow volume.

The WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet has a high-arc (15.7-inches tall) neck that swivels 360 degrees. The spout hangs 8.5 inches above and reaches 8.5 inches across the top of the sink. The sprayer head hose is 71 inches in total length (a bit long for some people who complained that it hits pipes and other objects under the sink) and 23 inches when pulled out of the faucet. A weight retracts the hose and pulls the sprayer head back in place after use, although sometimes the weight falls off and/or doesn't pull the hose back completely.

Users like that this model is easy to clean with a stylish look and solid construction. The warm nickel finish is water-spot resistant. In addition to a brass body, a zinc-alloy handle, and a stainless steel spout, the faucet has an ABS plastic aerator (think of the tough plastic used to make Lego bricks) and a leak-resistant ceramic disc cartridge valve. Most Amazon customers reported no leaking, although a few did after a few months of use.

What many people really liked was WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull Out Kitchen Faucet's easy and quick installation. It fits sinks with one hole (if used, escutcheon plate requires three holes). Kitchen Faucets Guides noted that this model "is ready to use right out of the box. It comes with already assembled hoses for effortless installation, with no plumber required. In fact, if you're a DIY enthusiast, it shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes to have it in place."

The WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull Out Kitchen Faucet was named "best overall" kitchen faucet by The Spruce, and is one of the top picks on Kitchen Faucets Reviews and The Architect's Guide. It earned an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars among more than 1,700 Amazon reviewers.

Pros: Good price, nice appearance, three-way spray setting, and easy installation

Cons: Pause function a little frustrating to some, pull-down weight to retract hose isn't great

Even if your hands are full or covered with grease or raw-meat juices, you can still turn the water on and off with the Moen Arbor Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc MotionSense Wave Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet.

Have you ever used dirty hands to turn on a faucet in order to wash those hands, only to have to wash the faucet itself and then mop up ensuing puddles around the faucet? Okay, this may be a first-world problem, but it is a nuisance you can avoid with the Moen Arbor Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc MotionSense Wave Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet. Marrying form with function, this model offers convenient, hands-free operation with just the wave of your hand; the Wave Sensor (on top) and Ready Sensor (in front) initiate and stop water flow when either one detects motion.

The faucet also has a water-saving automatic shut-off feature. Reports varied about the sensors' range (from a few inches to a foot) and sensitivity (too much or too little). Some Amazon users disabled one of the sensors to avoid turning on (and wasting) water by mistake when merely standing in front of or reaching over the faucet.

You also can use the lever handle to turn the water on and off manually, as well as adjust the water pressure and temperature. KitchenFaucetCenter recommended that "if you plan on using the spray head a lot more than the actual faucet itself, then the motion sense technology becomes less of a must-have feature...since that is the one feature that puts this faucet on top and makes it costly."

The Moen Arbor MotionSense Kitchen Faucet's 100-degree-rotating high-arc spout (15.5 inches) is great for filling and cleaning large pots. The spout with a pull-down spray head offers three functions: an aerated stream, a strong "PowerClean" spray for heavy-duty cleaning, and a pause that temporarily stops the water flow (1.5 gallons per minute maximum). The spray head's hose is 68 inches in total length and retracts smoothly to dock into place.

Users love that the Moen Arbor MotionSense Kitchen Faucet has a "Spot Resist Stainless" finish that prevents fingerprints and water spots. Then again, as Women's Guide pointed out — which named it "Best Motionless Faucet for the Money" — there should be no fingerprints on the faucet because it has touch-free operation.

The Moen Arbor MotionSense Kitchen Faucet uses a "Duralock Quick-Connect" installation system. Many Amazon users found installing this faucet quite easy and quick. It fits sinks with one hole or, with the included deck plate, three holes. Few users reported leaks.

Faucet Assistant, Helpful Habitat, and Kitchen Guy'd blogs all named this model the "Best Touchless Faucet. " Chosen as the top pick of Faucet Guide, The Architect's Guide, and Kitchen Faucets Guide, the Moen Arbor MotionSense Kitchen Faucet earned an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 2,300 Amazon reviewers.

Pros: Convenient no-touch operation, spot-resistant finish

Cons: Expensive, easy to turn on water inadvertently

Perfect for cozier spaces, the Moen Arbor Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet is easy to use and keep clean.

The Moen Arbor Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet shouldn't be confused with the pull-down Moen Arbor MotionSense that we profiled above, but you could consider it as the baby brother. If you have a small sink or you don't have a lot of vertical clearance, the Moen Arbor Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet may be the right fit.

With a spout height of 12.13 inches, the Moen Arbor Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet is shorter than many other models. When docked on the faucet, the spout has a reach of 8.13 inches; however, with a total hose length of 59 inches, the pull-out spout certainly can reach farther.

The Moen Arbor Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet's spout swivels 360 degrees and, like the Moen Arbor MotionSense, there are three functions: an aerated stream, a strong "PowerClean" spray for heavy-duty cleaning, and a pause that temporarily stops the water flow (1.5 gallons per minute maximum). Healthy Kitchen 101 noted that once the faucet is turned off, it defaults from the "PowerClean" spray to the "regular" stream, meaning that "the flow will always be gentle and smooth when you turn it on." The sturdy spray head's flexible hose automatically retracts smoothly to dock into place.

The Moen Arbor Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet's installation allows water lines to be quickly connected without tools. It fits sinks with one hole or, with the included deck plate, three holes. Few Amazon shoppers reported leaks, although, for some, those occurred after a year of use.

Pros: A hybrid of pull-down and pull-out styles, easy installation

Cons: A little pricey

With both a sprayer and a spout, the Kraus Two-Function Commercial Style Pre-Rinse Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Down Spring Spout and Pot Filler is a multifunctional, sturdy asset to any kitchen — industrial or at home.

If you have an industrial kitchen or just want that professional look in your home kitchen, install the Kraus Two-Function Commercial Style Pre-Rinse Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Down Spring Spout and Pot Filler. Kitchen Guyd remarked that this model is great for large families or people who cook (and/or party) a lot. Modern and imposing in appearance, this tall (approximately 32.1 inches) dual-function faucet is striking with its straight lines, right angles, and exposed-coil spring hose encasing. Durable, heavy-duty, and efficient, it's constructed of lead-free solid brass (body and spray head) and stainless steel (coil) with a rust-resistant finish.

What distinguishes this model is that water comes out from two separate locations, making it multifunctional and convenient when completing kitchen tasks (especially by more than one person). Turn the water on and off with single handle that rotates forward 90 degrees. Switch between the 360-degree swiveling pot-filler spout and the sprayer for different jobs. With a height clearance of 11 inches and a reach of 8.5 inches, the spout accommodates tall pots, pitchers, and large dishes. It provides a soft aerated stream with a good flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute for filling items as well as washing vegetables and fruit.

The pressurized pre-rinse sprayer powerfully scrubs away sticky food and dirt; users praised the handle's convenient lock function that keeps on a continuous spray. When securely clipped into the docking arm, the spray head has a height clearance of 11.25 inches and a reach of 7.635 inches. The total length of the sprayer head hose is 31.50 inches.

TheBestFlushingToilet — which named this model "Top Commercial Kitchen Faucet" — liked the "heavy-duty spring that expands to let you pull the faucet out from the sink for using all around your kitchen." All around your kitchen may be a stretch, but you do have the freedom to extend the hose across side-by-side sinks, the counter, and more. Amazon reviewers enjoyed operating the comfortable spray head but several warned that the handle heats up quickly when you're using hot water; if you grasp the handle beyond the black insulated rubber section and touch the surrounding metal, you can burn yourself, so be careful.

The Kraus Two-Function Commercial Style Pre-Rinse Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Down Spring Spout and Pot Filler has soft rubber nozzles that are easy to wipe clean in order to prevent limescale build-up. It also has a ceramic cartridge valve to prevent leaks. Most Amazon users reported no leaks, although several noted leaking from the sprayer head. The faucet comes installation-ready with pre-attached water supply lines and all mounting hardware. Many Amazon reviewers found the one-hole installation quick and easy, although some hired plumbers.

The Helpful Habitat and Kitchen Faucets Reviews blogs also recommend this faucet, while 67% of more than 600 Amazon reviewers awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros: Multifunctional, convenient, heavy duty, reaches all parts of the sink and beyond

Cons: Newer model no longer lets water flow from both pot filler and sprayer simultaneously, spray head handle heats up when hot water used