How to Choose a Shower Handset

There are a variety of shower handsets available, from raindrop technology to water saving features. Check out our blog on the top shower handsets for you.

Shower handsets are a fantastic addition to your shower experience. Larger ones can be used entirely on their own, and function as your main showerhead, whilst smaller ones are a brilliant companion to a fixed overhead shower. Shower handsets have a variety of impressive and hi-tech features as well as a range of designs. 

So, how do you choose the right shower handset for your bathroom? We’ve laid out some of our top shower handsets with a breakdown of their best assets. 

1. Cruze Round Outlet Elbow with Parking Bracket, Flex & Handset

For a minimal and sleek design, this Cruze handset is a fantastic choice. With a contemporary and compact design this cylindrical handset can effortlessly fit into any bathroom. Fitted with silicone nozzles to prevent rust and limescale build up, this is a super practical and stylish design.

2. Arezzo Brushed Brass Square Outlet Elbow with Parking Bracket, Flex + Handset

If you like the minimal aesthetic but a chrome finish doesn't suit your aesthetic, Arezzo have some stunning square handsets available in brushed brass and matt black. Another sleek and contemporary design, these handsets come with a parking bracket and shower flex hose. 

3. Chatsworth Shower Handset with Antler Holder, Hose and Round Outlet Elbow

Chatsworth have a great range of traditional shower handsets if you prefer the retro look. This handset in particular has an elegant and unique design as it features an antler holder rather than the typical vertical brackets. 

4. Chatsworth Antique Brass Outlet Elbow with Parking Bracket, Flex & Handset

Another great Chatsworth handset is the Antique Brass Outlet Elbow with Parking Bracket, Flex & Handset. With a beautiful antique brass finish, this handset and hose is a great choice for a traditional bathroom aesthetic. 

5. Mira Beat Four Spray Showerhead

If you’re looking for a handset that has an impressive variety of features then the Mira Beat Four Spray Showerhead is a great option. This handset has 4 different spray settings all encased in a sleek chrome design. It also features rub-clean nozzles on the spray face, for easy cleaning and limescale removal. 

6. hansgrohe Rainfinity Chrome Baton Hand Shower 100 1jet EcoSmart 9 l/min

The hansgrohe Rainfinity Chrome Baton Hand Shower 100 1jet EcoSmart 9 l/min is a great handset if you want to lessen your water consumption whilst showering.  This handset has hansgrohe’s PowderRain spray which offers sensational showering with soft micro-droplets.

It also features hansgrohe’s EcoSmart technology which incorporates a flow limiter that reduces water consumption by up to 40%, as well as energy consumption. 

7. AQUAS Wave XJET Matt Black Hand Shower

For a more high-tech showering experience the AQUAS Wave XJET Matt Black Hand Shower is a powerful handset option. This handset functions by pulling a large volume of air through the inner circle of the shower head, pushing the spray of water more quickly out of the handset. 

8. hansgrohe Pulsify S Hand Shower 105 1jet EcoSmart+

For a different hi-tech showering sensation the hansgrohe Pulsify S Hand Shower 105 1jet EcoSmart+ is another impressive option. With its subtle design this handset also features hansgrohe’s PowderRain spray,  EcoSmart to reduce water consumption, and  QuickClean rub clean nubs to deter limescale build up.