BathroomAppliancesHomeShowerheads

What are the best showerheads under $25?

6
Options 
Considered
0
User 
Recs.
Last 
Updated

Moen Eos Showerhead vs Moen Adler WaterSense Showerhead vs Ceramic Filter Showerhead

 vs Delta Single-Spray Showerhead vs AKDY AZ-6021 showerhead vs Square Handheld Showerhead

Specs

Type

Wall-mount

Dimensions

3.5 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches

Material

Plastic

Number of Spray Settings

3

Color/Finish

Chrome

Type

Wall-mount

Dimensions

4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches

Material

Plastic

Number of Spray Settings

4

Color/Finish

Chrome / White

Type

Handheld

Dimensions

2.75 x 9 x 3 inches

Material

Plastic

Number of Spray Settings

1

Color/Finish

Chrome

Type

Wall-mount

Dimensions

4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches

Material

Metal

Number of Spray Settings

1

Color/Finish

Chrome

Type

Wall-mount

Dimensions

4 x 8 x 8 inches

Material

Plastic

Number of Spray Settings

1

Color/Finish

Chrome

Type

Handheld

Dimensions

5 x 4 x 10 inches

Material

Plastic

Number of Spray Settings

1

Color/Finish

Chrome

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Very good value for the money

Although this showerhead is pretty cheap, it provides very good water pressure, even if water pressure at your home is not very strong to begin with. Chrome finish with rubber nozzles looks good and is easy to clean. The three different spray modes may seem excessive to some, but it really adds to the user experience once you get used to it.
Comment

Pro
 It provides surprisingly strong water pressure

Even if water pressure at your home is relatively low, this showerhead will give a strong stream of water.
Comment

Con
 The housing is fragile

The shower head is made out of plastic, which means it could break if you drop it on the hard bathroom floor or apply too much force screwing it in or out.
Comment

Pro
 It's easy to clean

The rubber nozzles are very easily cleaned from sludge and residue under running water, which is particularly useful if you have hard water at home.
Comment

Pro
 It's easy to install

Just remove the showerhead you currently have with an adjustable wrench and screw in the new Moen showerhead. You might also put some Teflon tape on the joint to prevent water leaking from the pipe and add lubrication between the parts.
Comment

Pro
 There are three spray modes to vary your showers

There are three spray patterns you can choose from: the full body spray is the traditional shower; the refreshing spray imitates rain with a soft, diffused stream; and the massage mode provides a narrow water stream with varying pressure that massages your body.
Comment

Con
 It doesn't include a shower arm

If you don't already have a shower arm to hook this shower head up to, you will need to get one separately.
Comment

Pro
 It will help you save on water costs

The WaterSense uses 30% less water than an average showerhead while keeping water pressure equally strong.
Comment

Con
 It's not adjustable for people of different height

After you install it, there is no easy way to change the direction the showerhead faces or to adjust its height. If there are people of vastly different height at your home, you should probably look for a different option.
Comment

Pro
 You can vary your showers with four spray modes

There are four distinct spray modes that will make your showers more interesting and enjoyable. Besides the conventional full body spray, there is the softer, rain-like refreshing spray; the more powerful invigorating spray that will be extra useful for people with long, thick hair; and the massage spray with varying water pressure that massages your body.
Comment

Pro
 It's very easy to install

Simply unscrew the old showerhead and screw in the WaterSense. You don't even have to use any Teflon tape because it already has an embedded rubber washer that will prevent leaking and make it easier to detach the showerhead when necessary.
Comment

Con
 The shower arm is not included

If you don't already have a shower arm installed in your bathroom, you will have to purchase one separately.
Comment

Pro
 It's sturdy for a plastic showerhead

Even though the WaterSense is made out of plastic, most people in their reviews on Moen's website as well as e-stores seem to agree that the build quality is good and that the housing is very durable for a budget-friendly plastic showerhead.
Comment

Con
 There can be a little bit of leaking

After turning off the water, the showerhead may continue to drip for a few minutes before finally stoping. This is a pretty minor, although annoying issue.
Comment

Con
 It might clog up

The showerhead may calcify from hard water.
Comment

Pro
 The built-in filter improves the quality of the water

A ceramic water filter is built into the showerhead. Pores of the small ceramic balls don't let various dirt particles and germs through, improving the quality of water which can help out people with sensitive skin or hair.
Comment

Pro
 It's easy to install

If you already have a handheld showerhead, you only need to remove the old one and attach this one to the hose.
Comment

Pro
 You can regulate the power of the water stream

You can change the water pressure coming from the showerhead from a strong current to a gentle diffused stream and everything in between.
Comment

Con
 The housing is very delicate

The showerhead is made out of thin, fragile plastic that will almost certainly break if you drop it on the hard, tiled bathroom floor.
Comment

Pro
 It's very durable

Unlike the majority of budget showerheads, this one is made out of a metal alloy. It's much more durable than the plastic ones.
Comment

Con
 Sludge and residue tend to build up inside

Especially if you have hard water at home, residue will start to accumulate inside the showerhead. The sharp corners in the shower arm cause water to collect there, which may cause mold to grow. As an owner of this showerhead, you would be advised to pay a lot of attention to maintenance - drain and clean it regularly.
Comment

Pro
 It's suitable both for very tall and shorter people

Together with the shower arm, the total height of the showerhead has a range of 18 inches up or down. Accounting for the height you install it on, both taller and shorter people in your household should be able to use it comfortably.
Comment

Pro
 It provides good water pressure

The water stream coming from the showerhead is strong even if the water pressure in your home isn't very high.
Comment

Pro
 It's easy to install

The installation is as easy as removing the old showerhead, wrapping some Teflon tape around the pipe, and screwing the new one in. Though be careful not to scratch your appliances with a wrench.
Comment

Con
 You have to tinker with it to get a better water flow

Right out of the box, there is a rubber water flow restrictor placed inside the showerhead. To get a better stream, you should carefully disassemble the showerhead and remove the restrictor.
Comment

Con
 It wouldn't fit in every shower stall

The showerhead may not fit well in smaller shower stalls because of the comparatively long 12-inch shower arm.
Comment

Con
 Water may leak from the joints of the setup

There are two swivel joints that connect the showerhead, the shower arm, and the pipe. This means that there are two potential points where leaking could start. To avoid that, joints could be tightened with pliers. If you tighten the joints too much, however, it will become much harder to adjust the height of the shower arm.
Comment

Con
 Spraying

Before you turn on the water, make sure to tighten the lower arm or water will spray out the side, from the space created between the washer and the arm.
Comment

Con
 Can fill with mold, if not drained

The original head spout comes out of the wall too short and then bends down. Water is trapped at the joint of the two pipes, and over time inside of the showerhead gets coated with mold. In order to prevent this, after each shower, the arm should be bent downwards to drain the water.
Comment

Pro
 It creates awesome user experience by immersing you completely in a cloud of water

Most of the time, showerheads create a pretty narrow stream of water that you direct to different parts of your body. With this one, you will be completely embraced by a warm relaxing cloud.
Comment

Con
 Meant for a relaxing shower rather than a deep cleaning

This showerhead only has a rainfall spray, which is pleasant, but not as practical at cleaning as the traditional full body spray.
Comment

Con
 This will increase your water consumption

To create such a large, immersive stream requires a lot of water, which will add to your bill.
Comment

Pro
 The design is very fancy

This is by no means a typical-looking showerhead. The unconventional square shape and the combination of grey, green, and blue details make such trivial appliance as a showerhead really stand out in your bathroom.
Comment

Con
 The shower arm is not included with the purchase

To be able to regulate the height and the direction the showerhead faces you will have to get a compatible shower arm starting from around $16.
Comment

Con
 The whole setup is a little clumsy

The showerhead is 8-inches wide, so it requires quite a lot of clearance not to hit the walls and ceiling. Keep in mind that it doesn't rotate, but can swivel from side to side. On the one hand, it adds to convenience but also increases the risk to accidentally damage it.
Comment

Con
 It requires a lot of maintenance to look neat

The see-through parts of the showerhead quickly start to look untidy from soap stains and so will require you to wipe them clean regularly.
Comment

Con
 The housing isn't very reliable

The showerhead is built in a way that the primarily plastic housing has to hold the weight of some metal parts. You should regularly check if the screws are intact and whether it has any give to make sure the showerhead doesn't suddenly fall apart.
Comment

Pro
 Easy installation

Remove the old showerhead with pliers. 2. Install adjustable shower arm, so the new showerhead does not hit the shower walls. 3. Connect the new showerhead with the installed adjustable shower arm. Use plumbers tape on every thread, if water leakage is observed.
Comment

Pro
 It provides strong water pressure

Even with a half-open tap or low overall water pressure at your household, the water flow from this showerhead is still very strong. This is due to over 300 tiny holes that create a narrow, but focused and powerful stream.
Comment

Pro
 It's easy to install

Just remove the showerhead you currently have with an adjustable wrench and screw in the new one. You don't have to use Teflon tape because it already has a rubber washer that prevents leaking.
Comment

Pro
 It has a unique appearance

The unusual rectangular shape gives this showerhead an interesting appearance.
Comment

Con
 Residue collects inside the showerhead

Residue and sludge have a hard time coming out from the tiny nozzles of the showerhead. To avoid it getting too dirty, you should regularly drain and clean it.
Comment

Con
 It may start spilling water around after some exploitaion

If you (or the manufacturer) damage the comparatively delicate plastic surface of the showerhead, it might start spilling water to the sides. Not a dealbreaker, but somewhat annoying.
Comment

Con
 The build quality is underwhelming

The frame of the showerhead is made out of thin, fragile plastic. After using it for some time, you might notice the surface layer starting to peel off.
Comment
undefinedurl nextprice drop