The Best Touchless Kitchen Faucets Tested & Reviewed
Finding the perfect hands-free faucet for your kitchen can be a daunting task. The sheer number of options available is overwhelming—even for seasoned planners, let alone first-time buyers. To make the process a bit simpler for everyone, we tested a range of popular models and gathered insights that we're now ready to share.
Based on our experience, the Moen Arbor MotionSense easily stands out thanks to its true handsfree control, exquisite design, and premium construction. However, a touch-activated model is much more liberating in terms of activation zone as users can turn the water on or off with a simple tap anywhere on the faucet. In that category, the Delta Lenta Touch2O, with premium construction, elegant design, responsive tactile control, and innovative features, is our preferred pick.
Everything We Recommend
For a truly touchless experience, this faucet ranks among the top choices available today. Enjoying sleek curves and hands-free water control, it offers a sophisticated aesthetic that complements any modern kitchen. Dual motion sensors, premium build quality, and thoughtful design combine to deliver both utility and elegance to your kitchen.
Featuring premium construction, exclusive ShieldSpray water mode, and a long, extending sprayer head, this faucet offers innovative design and thoughtful functionality. Delta’s versatile Touch2O delivers a unique experience, and its other features, including magnetic-docking head and LED temperature indicator, offers much convenience.
With true touchless control, this faucet delivers much convenience to your daily routine and helps keep smudging and smearing to a minimum. With one motion sensor, solid build quality, and convenient features, it is a great option if you’re looking for a sleek, modern alternative with a minimalist design.
Blending elegant design with functionality, this faucet features high-end build and an extendable sprayer head. Its touch-activation technology operates efficiently even in compact spaces, adapting easily to a variety of kitchen setups. Additionally, a temperature-indicating LED and a magnetic docking system enhance both ease of use and overall user experience.
This true touchless faucet offers solid performance at an affordable price. While its motion-activation isn’t as refined as premium models, it’s responsive and user-friendly. However, the matte black finish is prone to scratches, and the swiveling feels stiff—making it ideal for those not seeking anything luxury.
How We Test Touchless Kitchen Faucet
Our evaluation process revolves around the design, functionality, and build quality of each model and the kind of experience they deliver. To optimize the assessment outcomes, we also standardize the process across the board for all touchless faucets.
For this category of faucets, our main focus is ease of use, particularly through alternative controls such as motion activation or touch sensing, as well as the sense of luxury these technologies deliver. We also evaluate how the sprayer, body, and various water modes function in conjunction with the touchless features.
Finally, we take into account their performance under low water pressure to showcase their strengths and weaknesses in varied scenarios.
How We Choose
To ensure our recommendations are both relevant and informed, we consider factors such as long-term durability, maintenance needs, brand reliability, and warranty coverage. Cost efficiency is also a key consideration, helping us highlight the best value options for smart, budget-conscious investments.
Moen Arbor Motionsense Pull Down Kitchen Faucets
True Touchless
For a truly touchless experience, this faucet ranks among the top choices available today. Enjoying sleek curves and hands-free water control, it offers a sophisticated aesthetic that complements any modern kitchen. Dual motion sensors, premium build quality, and thoughtful design combine to deliver both utility and elegance to your kitchen.
Things We Like
- True touchless operation
- Default water mode
- Timeless design
- Premium build quality
- Easy to install
Things We Don’t Like
- Pricey
- 90-degree swivel
This Moen Arbor two-sensor pulldown faucet features MotionSense technology, which combines a presence sensor at the base—activating water flow when it detects movement—and a motion sensor on top of the arc that responds to simple hand gestures. The faucet showcases beautiful craftsmanship, with a polished sprayer and a solid, dense body.
The sprayer extends and retracts smoothly, reflecting the product’s level of attention to detail, and its auto-switch function conveniently returns the sprayer to stream mode whenever the water is turned on. Additionally, the handy pause button and the automatic shut-off feature that engages after two minutes of inactivity helps conserve water.
That said, the faucet’s reliance on its control box can be a drawback. If the box loses power, the faucet becomes non-functional. This is a key difference compared to Delta’s Touch2O system, which allows operation without the control box. For this reason, we recommend purchasing a power adapter for anyMotionSense models.
On the plus side, installation is straightforward and designed with DIY folks in mind. The faucet has also become more affordable in recent years, offering excellent value for its quality and convenience. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty and a five-year warranty on the electronic components. Available finishes include Chrome, Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Spot Resist Stainless.
Read our full Moen Arbor Motionsense Pull Down Kitchen Faucets in-depth review
Delta Lenta Touch2O Pull Down Kitchen Faucet
Premium Touch Activation
Featuring premium construction, exclusive ShieldSpray water mode, and a long, extending sprayer head, this faucet offers innovative design and thoughtful functionality. Delta’s versatile Touch2O delivers a unique experience, and its other features, including magnetic-docking head and LED temperature indicator, offers much convenience.
Things We Like
- Versatile touch control
- Temperature LED indicator
- Innovative ShieldSpray water mode
- Magnetic Docking
- Premium build quality
Things We Don’t Like
- Pricey
- Complicated installation
The Delta Lenta Touch2O is a fantastic option for both modern and traditional kitchens. With Touch2O technology enabling hands-free operation, it makes daily kitchen routines more convenient and less messy. In our experience, the control is more versatile than motion sensors, particularly in tight spaces. There’s also an auto-shutoff function that automatically activates after four minutes to help minimize water waste.
Beyond its premium build—featuring dense metal construction and polished details—the faucet includes an LED temperature indicator that shifts from blue to red based on water temperature. The sprayer head’s ShieldSpray mode delivers a powerful rinse with reduced splashing, while a magnetic docking system secures it in place when retracted.
The combination of a 360-degree swiveling body and a 30-inch sprayer hose enhances the faucet's reach, making it easy to access every corner of large sinks. While the sprayer doesn’t retract smoothly when fully extended, it’s still well-balanced and easy to maneuver. Notably, this is one of the few faucets that can stand on its own during installation.
Although the Lenta Touch2O comes with a higher price tag, it justifies the cost with advanced features and outstanding build quality. A standard version is also available for those looking to save money by opting out of smart features. Both versions come in Matte Black, SpotShield Stainless, and Champagne Bronze (Gold), and include a limited lifetime warranty on the body; for electronics components, a five-year warranty.
Read our full Delta Lenta Touch2O Pull Down Kitchen Faucet in-depth review
Moen Sleek Motionsense Pull Down Kitchen Faucet
Affordable True Touchless
With true touchless control, this faucet delivers much convenience to your daily routine and helps keep smudging and smearing to a minimum. With one motion sensor, solid build quality, and convenient features, it is a great option if you’re looking for a sleek, modern alternative with a minimalist design.
Things We Like
- True touchless operation
- Default water mode
- Premium build quality
- Easy to install
Things We Don’t Like
- Pricey
- Flimsy docking
Its impressive craftsmanship—particularly in the sprayer head and motion sensor—is immediately noticeable, adding both functionality and visual appeal to the kitchen. Alongside its detachable, flexible sprayer, the touchless control enables effortless operation and complements its streamlined design, making it easier to keep the faucet clean.
The sprayer extends and retracts smoothly, a reflection of the faucet’s build quality, and its auto-switch feature conveniently returns the spray to stream mode each time the water is turned on. The sensor also automatically shuts off the flow after two minutes of inactivity to help conserve water.
The faucet’s biggest drawback is its dependence on the control box: if the batteries run out, it becomes non-functional. For MotionSense models, we recommend using a power adapter. Additionally, the sprayer’s docking mechanism could be more secure.
Fortunately, installation is straightforward and designed with DIY folks in mind. The Sleek comes with a limited lifetime warranty and a five-year warranty for the electronic components. Available finishes include Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Gold, Spot Resist Stainless, and Spot Resist Black Stainless.
Read our full Moen Sleek Motionsense Pull Down Kitchen Faucet in-depth review
Delta Essa Touch20 Pull Down Kitchen Faucet
Touch Activation
Blending elegant design with functionality, this faucet features high-end build and an extendable sprayer head. Its touch-activation technology operates efficiently even in compact spaces, adapting easily to a variety of kitchen setups. Additionally, a temperature-indicating LED and a magnetic docking system enhance both ease of use and overall user experience.
Things We Like
- Versatile touch control
- Temperature LED indicator
- Magnetic Docking
- High-end build quality
Things We Don’t Like
- Complicated installation
The Delta Essa Touch2O is a versatile faucet that combines quality craftsmanship with hands-free operation—an incredibly useful feature in a busy kitchen. The sprayer offers a comfortable reach and works in conjunction with a magnetic system to dock it securely in place. An LED temperature indicator shifts from blue to red as the water temperature rises, adding both function and style.
While the Essa does have a few drawbacks—such as a more complex installation process than average—it performs well overall in terms of functionality. The built-in auto-shutoff feature also helps conserve water by turning off the flow automatically after 4 minutes of inactivity.
For those willing to invest in quality construction and alternative futuristic touch control, the Essa is undoubtedly worth checking out. A standard version without electronic features is also available for those who prefer a simpler spout and want to save money.
The faucet comes in a variety of finishes, including Chrome, Matte Black, and Bronze, among others. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, with electronic components covered for 5 years.
Read our full Delta Essa Touch20 Pull Down Kitchen Faucet in-depth review
GIMILI Touchless Commercial Style Kitchen Faucet
Commercial Style
This true touchless faucet offers solid performance at an affordable price. While its motion-activation isn’t as refined as premium models, it’s responsive and user-friendly. However, the matte black finish is prone to scratches, and the swiveling feels stiff—making it ideal for those not seeking anything luxury.
Things We Like
- True touchless operation
- Default water mode
- Affordable
Things We Don’t Like
- Stiff swivelling
- Time-consuming installation
As far as faucet design goes, the GIMILI Touchless Faucet manages to feel both familiar and distinct. Its adequate build quality and commercial-style appearance make it appealing to those who appreciate minimalist and industrial aesthetics. While this GIMILI faucet doesn’t excel in terms of construction, it is nevertheless a true touchless kitchen faucet with motion sensing.
In addition to its detachable, flexible sprayer and responsive spring neck, the faucet provides convenient, hands-free access to water—offering more freedom and helping to reduce smudges and mess. The neck enhances the reach and maneuverability of the spray head.
Unfortunately, a few drawbacks limit its ease of use. The faucet’s body swivels stiffly, which can hinder operation. Installation is also less intuitive than with the other models we’ve tested, making the process more time-consuming and potentially difficult for beginners.
Available in a variety of finishes—including Matte Black, Black Stainless, Chrome, Gold, and Oil-Rubbed Bronze—it offers options to suit a range of kitchen styles. Lastly, the faucet comes with a 2-year warranty.
Read our full GIMILI Touchless Commercial Style Kitchen Faucet in-depth review
If You Still Hesitate – Here’s Why You Should Get a Touchless Kitchen Faucet Right Away
- It’s just so convenient. And I have never met a single person who could not agree on that. I mean, who doesn’t want to skip those twisting, pushing and shifting maneuvering when both of their hands are busy, for example, holding a big pot.
- It’s a win-win for clean and safe. You can prune down that course of actions of spreading grease and germs from your hands to all over the places before reaching the rinsing part. It’s not only time-saving but also hygienic. Fewer bacteria in the kitchen space also equals safer food preparations. Can this be any more obvious?
- No more worries about water dripping and leaky hoses. Especially when you’re in a hurry, the risk of wasting gallons of water the whole day is totally wiped out now.
- And finally, a futuristic, eye-catching design. Needless to say, right? An automatic tap will always bring to your kitchen a look of elegance and fabulosity.
