Best Water-Efficient Hand Held Shower Heads Compared

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If you want a water efficient hand held shower head, the number to look for is the flow rate, usually given in gallons per minute (GPM). This guide looks at six handheld shower heads and checks which of them actually state a figure. Only one does, and the rest are described by what their listings say.

Everything below comes from the Amazon listings. Where a figure is missing the guide says ‘not stated’, so you know to confirm it on the current product page before you buy.

Quick answer

Only the Niagara Conservation Earth Showerhead states a flow rate: 1.75 GPM, in its title. The Magichome, SR SUN RISE, Cobbe, MakeFit and FunnyAir list Style, Shape and Material but no flow rate, and all five are sold as filtered heads. A filter is a different feature from a low flow rate, so confirm the rate on the current page.

Comparison table

Product	Flow rate listed	Type in the title	Material listed
Niagara Conservation Earth Showerhead	1.75 GPM	Energy and water saving handheld, 3-spray, chrome	Stainless steel
Magichome	Not stated	Filtered handheld, 10 modes, with stainless hose	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
SR SUN RISE	Not stated	Filtered handheld, 9 spray modes, detachable	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Cobbe	Not stated	Filtered handheld, water softener for hard water	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
MakeFit Dual	Not stated	Dual filtered rain head and handheld combo with adjustable bar	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
FunnyAir 3-filter	Not stated	Filtered handheld, 3 filters, water softener for hard water	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, silicone, stainless steel

The six handheld shower heads

Niagara Conservation Earth Showerhead (1.75 GPM)

What it is: A handheld head sold as energy and water saving and high-efficiency, model N2947CH. The title states 1.75 GPM and describes it as a 3-spray chrome head. Material is listed as stainless steel with a polished finish.

Who it suits: Shoppers whose main goal is a stated, lower flow rate.

• Pros: The only listing here with a flow rate; stainless steel listed.
• Cons: The title says Fixed while the Style field says Adjustable, so confirm which applies.

Skip if: You specifically want a filter, which this listing does not mention.

Niagara Conservation Earth Showerhead on Amazon (affiliate link)

Magichome Filtered Handheld Shower Head

What it is: A filtered shower head with a handheld, 10 adjustable modes, a detachable chrome head with a stainless hose and water softener filter beads for hard water. Style is Premium Chrome and material is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.

Who it suits: Shoppers who want a filter and a handheld head and are not choosing on flow rate.

• Pros: Filter beads and a stainless hose are named; 10 modes listed.
• Cons: No flow rate is stated.

Skip if: Water saving is your main reason to buy.

Magichome Filtered Handheld Shower Head on Amazon (affiliate link)

SR SUN RISE Filtered Handheld Shower Head

What it is: A filtered, high pressure handheld head with 9 spray modes and a detachable head. The title names water softener filter beads for hard water. Style is Filter, material is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, finish is brushed.

Who it suits: Shoppers who want a filtered head with 9 spray modes.

• Pros: Detachable; 9 modes listed.
• Cons: No flow rate is stated.

Skip if: You need a stated gallons per minute figure.

SR SUN RISE Filtered Handheld Shower Head on Amazon (affiliate link)

Cobbe Filtered Shower Head with Handheld

What it is: A filtered shower head with a handheld, sold as a water softener for hard water. Style and shape are both Round, material is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, finish is polished.

Who it suits: Shoppers with hard water who want a filtered handheld head.

• Pros: Filtered and handheld in one listing.
• Cons: No flow rate and little other detail is stated.

Skip if: You want a listing that states a flow rate.

Cobbe Filtered Shower Head with Handheld on Amazon (affiliate link)

MakeFit Dual Filtered Rain Shower Head Combo

What it is: A dual combo with a rainfall shower head and a high pressure handheld head with a filter, used with an adjustable bar. Style is Filtered, material is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, finish is polished.

Who it suits: Shoppers who want a rainfall head and a handheld head together.

• Pros: Two heads plus an adjustable bar named in the title.
• Cons: No flow rate is stated.

Skip if: You want one simple water-saving head.

MakeFit Dual Filtered Rain Shower Head Combo on Amazon (affiliate link)

FunnyAir Filtered Shower Head with Handheld (3 Filters)

What it is: A filtered handheld head sold with three filters and described as a water softener for hard water. Materials are Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, silicone and stainless steel, in a chrome finish.

Who it suits: Shoppers who want spare filters included.

• Pros: Three filters are listed.
• Cons: No flow rate is stated.

Skip if: Flow rate is the deciding factor.

FunnyAir Filtered Shower Head with Handheld on Amazon (affiliate link)

Buying checklist

• Look for a stated flow rate in gallons per minute. Only the Niagara Conservation title gives one.
• Do not treat filter beads or filters as a water saver. They are a separate feature.
• Confirm the flow rate on the current page for any head that does not state it.
• Check that the Style and title agree, as with the Niagara Fixed and Adjustable wording.
• If your home has low water pressure or an older shower valve, ask a plumber.

FAQ

What should I check first on water efficient hand held shower heads?

Check the flow rating, since water efficiency depends on it. Only the Earth Showerhead from Niagara Conservation states a figure, 1.75 GPM, in its title. The Magichome, SR SUN RISE, Cobbe, MakeFit and FunnyAir list Style, Shape and Material but no flow rate.

Does a filter make a shower head water efficient?

No. A filter or filter beads are a different feature from a low flow rate. The Magichome, SR SUN RISE and FunnyAir list filters or filter beads, but none of them states gallons per minute.

Do these listings state item or package dimensions?

No. None of the six listings states item or package dimensions in the fields used here, so confirm the size on the current product page rather than assuming it from a photo.

Why does the Niagara listing say both Fixed and Adjustable?

The title calls it a Fixed hand shower head while its Style field says Adjustable. The listing does not explain the difference, so confirm which applies on the current page.

When should I ask a plumber?

Ask a plumber if your home has low water pressure or an older shower valve. The listings state no pressure range and cannot judge your plumbing.

Closing note

For water saving, start with the Niagara Conservation Earth Showerhead because it is the only listing that names a flow rate. The five filtered heads may suit you for other reasons, such as hard water, but their listings do not show how much water they use. Confirm the gallons per minute before you assume any of them saves water.