Testing 2024’s Best Touchless Kitchen Faucets to Keep Hands Germ-Free
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Keep your hands free with these stylish, motion-activated faucets for your sink.
Touchless kitchen faucets allow users to wash their hands without leaving germs, flour, or grease on the faucet handles. We tested today’s popular models by installing them on our kitchen sinks, and we found a favorite. The Moen Arbor MotionSense Wave One-Handle Kitchen Faucet took our top spot thanks to its build quality, high performance, and straightforward installation.
These smart kitchen gadgets offer convenience while keeping faucet handles germ—and grime-free. If you’re on the hunt for one, check out our picks below. All excelled in our hands-on testing and have our stamp of approval as some of the best touchless kitchen faucets across a range of brands.
- BEST OVERALL: Moen Arbor Motionsense Wave One-Handle Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Glacier Bay Touchless LED Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - UPGRADE PICK: Kohler Simplice Pull-Down Kitchen Sink Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - BEST INSTALLATION: Moen Brantford MotionSense Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - BEST VOICE-ACTIVATED: Delta Trinsic VoiceIQ Pulldown Touch2O Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - BEST PULL-OUT SPRAY: Bio Bidet Flow Motion-Activated Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - BEST MODERN: Vigo Edison Kitchen Faucet With Touchless Sensor
↓ Jump to Review - BEST WITH SOAP DISPENSER: American Standard Fairbury 2S Touchless Kitchen Faucet
↓ Jump to Review - STRONGEST FLOW: Kohler Crue Touchless Kitchen Faucet
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| Testing Stats | |
| Products tested | 9 |
| Time spent testing | 1 week for each faucet |
| Tests performed | 5 to 6 |
| Price range | $170 to $724 |
Our Top Picks
We tested top-rated touchless kitchen faucet brands to select the ones that meet the needs of shoppers’ budgets, design preferences, and finish options. We’ve also selected the best overall for performance and convenience.
Best Overall
Moen Arbor Motionsense Wave One-Handle Kitchen Faucet
Photo: Amazon
Our Ratings: Installation 5/5; Functionality 5/5; Motion Detection 5/5; Value 5/5
Product Specs
- Finish: Spot-resist stainless, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, or chrome
- Flow rate: 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM)
- Power supply: 6 AA batteries or alternating current (AC) power adapter (sold separately)
What We Like
- Simple installation, even for beginner DIYers
- Available in 4 popular finishes
- Handy pause button on the sprayer
- Hands-free operation
What We Don’t Like
- Batteries required (AC adapter sold separately)
Moen is known for its beautiful, high-caliber kitchen fixtures, and this sensor faucet is no exception–installing it took just one hour. The model we tested came with a spot-resist stainless finish, and despite our best attempts to smudge it up with grubby fingers, we never needed to wipe it down at all. Impressive!
This faucet features a single sensor on the left of its base that’s activated by any movement detected near it. With a simple hand wave, the faucet turns on or off. The sensor is battery-operated, and six AA batteries are included. It can also be powered with an adapter, sold separately.
The sprayer has two simple settings that work well, but we were a little bummed that there was no booster button for the occasional extra power. That said, there is a pause button, which could come in handy every now and then.
We spent two weeks testing this faucet and found that it’s best not to store any items (like soap, sponges, etc.) on the left side of the faucet to avoid accidentally triggering the motion sensor. A slight annoyance but with a simple solution that makes this our favorite touchless faucet in our lineup.
Get the Moen Arbor touchless kitchen faucet at Amazon, Lowe’s, or Wayfair.
Best Bang for the Buck
Glacier Bay Touchless LED Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
Photo: Amazon
Our Ratings: Installation 5/5; Functionality 5/5; Motion Detection 4/5; Value 5/5
Product Specs
- Finish: Polished chrome, stainless steel, bronze
- Flow rate: 1.8 GPM
- Power supply: Battery
What We Like
- Battery-powered; no electrical outlet
- Relatively simple installation
- Modern finish fits with most kitchen styles
- LED light turns on and off with the faucet
What We Don’t Like
- Faucet finish is not smudge-free
Buying a touchless faucet doesn’t have to break the bank. The Glacier Bay battery-powered model was one of our favorite sensor kitchen faucets for its sleek looks, powerful spray stream, and attractive price point. It comes in three finishes and looks sleek in modern and traditionally styled kitchens.
We didn’t think we’d need a light on a faucet, but the LED light really illuminates the sink when filling a glass or pot and makes us less likely to use the other kitchen lights at night. Installation was a breeze, even for average DIYers like us. We appreciate the quick-connect functionality that made hooking up the under-sink parts straightforward and simple. Unlike other models we tested, the Glacier Bay faucet comes with a couple of extra perks–a built-in soap dispenser, deck plate, and batteries, making this under-$200 faucet an excellent value for a budget-minded homeowner.
Get the Glacier Bay touchless kitchen faucet at The Home Depot or Amazon.
Upgrade Pick
Kohler Simplice Pull-Down Kitchen Sink Faucet
Photo: Amazon
Our Ratings: Installation 5/5; Functionality 5/5; Motion Detection 5/5; Value 4/5
Product Specs
- Finish: Polished chrome, stainless, brushed “moderne” brass, or matte black
- Flow rate: 1.5 GPM
- Power supply: Electrical outlet
What We Like
- Advanced water-saving capabilities
- Three spray settings
- Several finish options
What We Don’t Like
- Water-saving feature reduces water pressure
This Kohler Simplice is a well-constructed luxury faucet with a classic design and many features. Unlike several touchless faucets, the motion sensor is positioned under the spout to provide a more strategic way to turn the faucet on and off without accidentally activating it and soaking your arm when placing dishes into the sink.
With an ergonomic gooseneck design, the Simplice features a pull-down spray head with three functions: stream, boost, and sweep spray. For stuck-on dirt, boost technology increases the flow rate by 30 percent with the press of a button. We loved the boost button and often used it for tougher cleaning jobs. The handle rotates 90 degrees forward to prevent contact with a backsplash.
Installation was straightforward and required an electrical outlet. The faucet has an LED light indicator to let users know when it is operational, and it comes with temperature memory that automatically selects the user’s desired water temperature. With a flow rate of 1.5 GPM, this faucet is efficient, and at approximately $500, we feel it’s a good investment when upgrading a kitchen.
Get the Kohler touchless kitchen faucet at Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Wayfair, or Kohler.
Best Installation
Moen Brantford MotionSense Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet
Photo: Amazon
Our Ratings: Installation 5/5; Functionality 4.8/5; Motion detection 4.8/5; Value 4.8/5
Product Specs
- Finish: Spot-resist stainless, oil-rubbed bronze, or chrome
- Flow rate: 1.5 GPM
- Power supply: 6 AA batteries or AC adapter (sold separately)
What We Like
- Simple DIY installation—no plumber needed
- Power-stream feature for cleaning stuck-on foods
- High spout for good maneuverability
What We Don’t Like
- Wiping down the sink can trigger motion sensor
This hands-free kitchen faucet couldn’t be more straightforward to install. It features the Duralock push-type installation system and comes with clear instructions. The hardest part of the installation process for us was removing the old (rusted) faucet, but once it was off, it was smooth sailing.
The touchless sensor is powered by six AA batteries or an optional AC adapter (sold separately) with a power splitter. We went with the batteries.
The Brantford is a low-flow kitchen faucet rated to deliver just 1.5 GPM with an aerated stream for everyday cleaning. You’d never know it’s a low-flow faucet by its spray stream, powerful enough to clean even stuck-on foods.
We found only one requirement for using this faucet: If we turned it on by waving a hand in front of the motion sensor, we had to turn it off the same way. If we turned it off via the handle, we had to turn it off with the handle.
Like most touchless faucets, the Brantford can’t tell the difference between an intentional wave or the movement of a hand wiping down the sink–so we experienced an occasional soaked arm. Still, its touchless technology was appreciated when our hands were dirty and we didn’t want to transfer grime or germs to the faucet handle.
Get the Moen Brantford touchless kitchen faucet at Amazon, The Home Depot, Wayfair, and Walmart.
Best Voice Activated
Delta Trinsic VoiceIQ Pull-Down Touch2O Kitchen Faucet
Photo: Amazon
Our Ratings: Installation 4/5; Functionality 5/5; Motion Detection 4/5; Value 4/5
Product Specs
- Finish: Arctic stainless, matte black, black stainless, champagne bronze, or chrome
- Flow rate: 1.8 GPM
- Power supply: 6 AA batteries or AC adapter (AC required for voice feature)
What We Like
- Quality and elegant design
- Reactive LED color for water temperature
- Spray head magnet snaps back into place
What We Don’t Like
- Deck plate for 3-hole installation sold separately
- Voice setup can be pretty lengthy
- Steep price tag
If your home already has voice-control technology, the Delta Trinsic will fit right in. Featuring Delta’s proprietary innovation, the Trinsic uses Delta VoiceIQ Technology to sync the faucet with existing devices enabled by Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. When synced, the faucet can be controlled via voice prompts.
It took us around 1 hour and 30 minutes to install this faucet. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. We hooked the faucet up to Amazon Alexa to test the voice features, but that process took a little longer than we would have liked (around 45 minutes). We suspect the problem may have been related to our Alexa system.
The default voice commands (at least for Alexa) felt a little cumbersome actually to speak out loud. A long command had to be spoken verbatim without deviation for the faucet to respond. We suggest buyers invest a little extra setup time with an IFTTT program to create a custom voice command to simplify the experience. “Alexa, pour me 5 cups of water” rolls off the tongue much more naturally than “Alexa, tell Delta to dispense 5 cups of water from the kitchen faucet,” which becomes a pretty tiring mouthful after a while.
We couldn’t fault Delta Trinsic VoiceIQ outside of this minor complaint. It operates with a simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle using a wrist or forearm. We loved that we could check the water temperature from across the room with the TempSense LED indicator light that changes color to reflect water temperature. Six AA batteries power it for the essential touch functions, while the AC wall adapter is necessary for the voice technology. The biggest downside for the Trinsic is the price, which is quite expensive. However, it may be a worthwhile investment for a smart-tech home.
Get the Delta touchless kitchen faucet at Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, or Build With Ferguson.
Best Pull-out Spray
Bio Bidet Flow Motion-Activated Kitchen Faucet
