9 Best LED Shower Heads of 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks

Showering with only the illumination of your shower head sounds relaxing, doesn’t it? With the right LED shower head, you can experience it anytime. Alternatively, you may be looking for a showerhead that changes colors according to the water temperature.

That is an easy way to dial in your water temperature without risking burning your hand. It’s also great for warning children when the water is too hot to touch.

While many LED shower heads are on the market, they’re not all created equal. We’ve tried a lot of them. Some are excellent, but others are disappointing. The following reviews will compare ten of our favorites, but only the top three have earned our recommendations.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		DreamSpa All Chrome	Reasonably priced No batteries required 5 powerful shower settings	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		KAIREY Handheld	Inexpensive 4 LED colors Self-cleaning jets	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		ELLO&ALLO Rain Panel	Multiple spray nozzles Temperature display Looks sleek	CHECK PRICE
		PowerSpa	Dual shower head design 24 settings No batteries required	CHECK PRICE
		AquaDance High-Pressure	Affordably priced 7 color LEDs 5 shower settings	CHECK PRICE

The 9 Best LED Shower Heads

1. DreamSpa 1482 All Chrome LED Shower Head – Best Overall

As more than just a colorful accent, the LED lights in the DreamSpa 1482 All Chrome Shower Head display the temperature of the water with different colored lights. You know it’s hot enough to burn when it’s flashing red. If the light is blue, it’s probably colder than you’d enjoy. This is a great feature for children so they don’t accidentally burn themselves.

We were surprised at how useful this feature was for everyone since it made it very quick and easy to set your desired temperature without any guessing. You may expect the need for batteries to power the LEDs, but the DreamSpa’s lights are powered by the water, and no batteries are necessary.

The DreamSpa showerhead is an attractive-looking device with a sleek all-chrome finish. Thankfully, the LEDs are also tasteful and not cheesy like they seem to be in the cheaper models we saw. This showerhead also has five spray settings to choose from, but we found them a bit difficult to switch between. We also liked the high-pressure 2.5 GPM flow rate that felt good on the skin and made it easy to rinse off. Overall, the DreamSpa is the best LED showerhead available this year.

2. KAIREY 8541795011 Handheld Led Shower Head – Best Value

The KAIREY LED Shower head brings handheld convenience and multi-colored LED illumination together at an attractive price point. The LEDs automatically change between four colors, displaying a new one every few seconds. Unfortunately, it is their only feature, and they won’t indicate the temperature as some other models do.

However, the lights are powered by running water, so you’ll never have to worry about changing batteries. Even better, the jets are all self-cleaning and anti-clogging to prevent limescale buildup and hard water minerals. This helps reduce the amount of maintenance required to maintain your shower head.

The KAIREY shower head only provides a single spray pattern, but it was a comfortable pattern with adequate pressure that none of our testers complained about. The extra-long 60-inch hose makes it easy to reach around your body.

It also makes it an excellent option for bathing children and pets since you’ll have no problem moving it around them, and children will enjoy the LED colors. Ultimately, we loved the combination of simplicity and affordability, which is why we think it’s the best LED showerhead for the money.

3. ELLO&ALLO 6025-F4-04-03-02-S04 LED Shower Head – Premium Choice

For the ultimate in LED shower experiences, look no further than the ELLO&ALLO Stainless Steel Shower Panel Tower System. It’s an elegant-looking device that will transform the look of your shower instantly. But more than just looks, it’s an immersive shower unit filled with nozzles and shower heads to soak you from different areas and angles, and two of them can be used simultaneously.

The LED-illuminated overhead shower head provides a rain-style soaking while several body-height nozzles spray you horizontally. You also get a handheld shower head attached to a hose. Gone are the days of guessing your shower water temperature. With the ELLO&ALLO LED shower panel, you can dial it into an exact setting with the built-in temperature display.

You also get a 2-year warranty with this product, something we appreciate, especially considering the substantial investment it requires to get it installed in your home. It’s pretty expensive, but we think it’s a unique shower experience that transforms not only the appearance of your shower but the feel of it as well.

4. PowerSpa 1498 LED Shower Head

If you’re having trouble deciding between the showerheads or you know you want the versatility of a handheld and a stationary showerhead together, a dual model may be the best compromise. This one from PowerSpa features colorful LED lighting in both showerheads. No batteries are required since the water pressure powers the LEDs. You can activate both shower heads at once if you desire, but unfortunately, there won’t be enough water pressure to activate the LEDs on both heads simultaneously.

We were impressed with the versatility of this dual shower head. Between the two heads, 24 settings are available, so everyone can dial in the type of shower spray they prefer. Seven LED colors automatically change while you shower, but programming them is impossible. The PowerSpa is more expensive than its competitors, but you get the dual shower head functionality. While this is nice, we didn’t think it provided the best shower experience overall, so it has just missed our top three.

5. AquaDance High-Pressure LED Shower Head

This high-pressure shower head from AquaDance is a basic device that installs easily. It’s very affordable, but it also doesn’t last very long in our experience. The main feature of the AquaDance is that the color-changing LED light automatically switches between seven colors while water runs through it.

Powered by water pressure, you’ll never have to worry about batteries with this showerhead. Unfortunately, ours started making a loud clicking noise after the first few uses. We returned it and installed the replacement, which worked fine for a while. However, it also started making noise after just a few uses. This time, it was a loud squealing noise.

Compared to similar competitors, the LEDs on the AquaDance shower head were very dim and not as visible as we’d like. We appreciated the five shower settings available on the head, though. It was a fine showerhead while it worked, especially considering the low price.

However, both models we tested started making noise very quickly, and we think it’s because of the LEDs. We’d suggest picking a model with better longevity, such as the KAIREY in second place.

6. HotelSpa 1485 LED Handheld Shower

With an extra-large 4.25-inch wide face, this handheld LED shower head from HotelSpa can also be used overhead. It provides five spray settings to choose from, including a water-saving economy rain mode. A temperature display LCD is built into the handle, but the LEDs also indicate the temperature by their color.

These LEDs don’t look tacky and cheap like the ones on some competing models. However, the temperature sensor and the colors of the LEDs became very erratic after a few weeks. Suddenly, the temperature was jumping all over the place, and the LEDs followed suit. The temperature of the water wasn’t changing, but the temperature sensor was malfunctioning.

Thankfully, the HotelSpa LED handheld is protected by a 1-year warranty, but the temperature sensor’s failure didn’t instill confidence in this product. Making matters worse, it is a very noisy showerhead. Since there are no batteries, the LEDs are powered by water pressure, but the mechanism makes much more noise than other showerheads we tested.

7. Rozin 651338 Chrome LED Rainfall Shower Head

This rainfall shower head from Rozin is one of the more expensive models we tested. Unlike some of its competitors, it is made from brass, which makes it heavy but provides a more high-quality feel. Remember, a rainfall shower head is mounted directly overhead, usually at ceiling height. The extra weight of this unit could make it much more challenging to install. You’ll also need to have a rain-style mount. You won’t be able to use it with a normal neck that only sticks out of the wall a few inches.

While most showerheads we tested for this list had multi-colored LEDs with three to seven colors, the Rozin rainfall showerhead only illuminates blue. This isn’t a deal-breaker and may even be preferable in some instances. Altogether, it’s not a terrible device, but it’s not the one we’d recommend spending your money on.

8. DELIPOP CM05 Led Shower Head

This LED shower head from DELIPOP is extremely cheap, and it looks like it. It’s a handheld shower head with purifying stones filling the handle that use negative ions to purify your shower water. We liked the concept, but it didn’t seem to do anything in our testing. It didn’t reduce hard water spots or make our hair and skin feel any better, so it feels like more of a gimmick.

The LEDs were very bright and changed color according to the water temperature, which is a feature we appreciate. This simple design has just a single spray pattern, so you won’t get much versatility. You can move it around and get it very close to your body thanks to the hose, but that’s not enough to redeem it in our eyes.

We think the plastic construction feels and looks too cheap for our showers. The KAIREY handheld shower head that earned our pick for the best value is much more elegant and affordable than this one.

9. Hiendure LED Rain Shower Head

We didn’t expect the Hiendure LED Rain Shower Head to be such a poor performer. It feels very solid since it’s made out of stainless steel with a brushed nickel finish. It’s also pretty expensive, so we had high hopes for it. The LEDs change color according to the temperature of the water.

The Hiendure is a rain-style shower head, so it must be mounted overhead, and it won’t work on a short neck from the wall as is common in most showers. It was also more difficult for some of our testers to install, thanks to the heavy weight of the stainless steel. That would all be fine if it worked the way we hoped.

The first problem was the abysmal water pressure from the showerhead. Rain showerheads are usually lower-pressure, so we expected it, but this one was exceptionally weak and less enjoyable because of it. Worse, the LEDs died after just a couple of weeks. We hoped to see much better longevity and performance for the price.

Buyer’s Guide –  Purchasing the Best LED Shower Head

You’ve seen some of our favorite LED shower heads, and you know about their differences. The question is, how do you decide which one is right for you? To help answer this question, we’ve compiled this short buyer’s guide that will discuss the traits we think are most important to remember when choosing a new LED showerhead.

Temperature Indicator

One of the most significant benefits of these newer shower heads is getting a visual representation of your water temperature. Some of the devices have built-in temperature readouts that display the exact temperature of your shower water. However, many use the LEDs as an easy way to display the water temperature.

When the water is hot, the shower head will light up red. If it’s scalding, the shower head will flash red to tell you it’s too hot. When the light is blue, the water is cold and will turn green when it’s a perfect shower temperature. This can be a handy feature if you have kids since it can prevent them from accidentally burning themselves when the water is too hot.

Type of Showerhead

Many showerheads are available with LED lights, so you’re not limited to just one type. Whether you want a traditional shower head, a rainfall shower head, or even a handheld one, you can find one with LED lights.

Keep in mind that not all heads work with all shower setups. For instance, a rainfall showerhead is meant to be placed directly overhead so that it can drop water down on you. This means you’ll need a pipe in the ceiling or an extended arm to position it properly.

Spray Settings

Most LED showerheads include several spray patterns to choose from. If you like the versatility of having multiple water streams from the same head, you may want to look for one with several spray settings. You can also buy a dual shower head with multiple spray patterns from two heads, giving you a relaxing shower experience that’s even more colorful thanks to the LEDs.

In Conclusion

LED shower heads can be a unique and fun way to brighten your bathroom without breaking the bank. They can also serve as valuable tools that indicate the water temperature in your shower. We tested several showerheads to see which ones were the best, and three stood out. Our favorite overall was the DreamSpa All Chrome LED Showerhead. We enjoyed its high-pressure output and five-spray selection. The LEDs also change color according to the temperature of the water.

We think the KAIREY Handheld LED Showerhead was the best value, thanks to features like the self-cleaning nozzles that prevent limescale buildup and the handheld design. Though it’s affordable, it doesn’t look like it, which is why it beats the other shower heads in the same price range. Finally, the impressive but expensive ELLO&ALLO LED Shower Panel was our premium pick. Sleek looks combined with great features like multiple nozzles and a temperature display are hard to match.

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