Hansgrohe Metris
Score: 82/100
Delta Modern Matte Black
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Delta Modern Matte Black Single Hole Faucet offers a sleek, contemporary design with high water efficiency at 1.0 GPM. It stands out for its included metal drain assembly and integrated PEX supply lines, which enhance reliability and ease of installation. While limited to single-hole sinks, its premium finish and durability make it ideal for modern bathroom renovations.
The Hansgrohe Metris Modern Upgrade is a low-profile, single-handle bathroom sink faucet featuring German engineering with a brushed nickel PVD finish and EcoSmart water-saving technology. It emphasizes minimalist design and easy DIY installation through its sBox quick-connect system, making it ideal for contemporary vanities. Best suited for minimalist homeowners or renters upgrading small powder rooms and vanities with standard depth.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.2 GPM | 1 GPMbest |
4.7 inchesbest | 4.188 inches | |
1.7 inches | 4.25 inchesbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 0 inchesbest | |
0.375 inches | 0.5 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Flow Rate (GPM) | 1.2 GPM | 1.0 GPM |
Dimensions(2) | ||
Spout Reach (inches) | 4.7 inches | 4.1875 inches |
Spout Height (inches) | 1.7 inches | 4.25 inches |
Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | WaterSense, ASME, NSF | WaterSense, ADA, NSF/ANSI 61 |
Aesthetics(2) | ||
Finish | Chrome | Matte Black |
Handle Type | Single Lever | Single-Handle |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Body Material | Brass | Metal |
Installation(4) | ||
Mounting Type | Deck Mounted | Single-Hole |
Max Deck Thickness (inches) | inches | 0 inches |
Hole Configuration | Single-Hole | 1-Hole |
Connection Size (inches) | 0.375 inches | 0.5 inches |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Hansgrohe Metris for its lavish surfaces, precise contours, and premium all-metal build quality. Experts highlight the sBox installation system as a major advantage for lifetime ease of use and retrofitting. The faucet consistently outperforms budget brands in longevity tests due to its ceramic valves, with general editor consensus rating it highly for timeless modern design and advanced tech integration.
Everyday consumers frequently praise the faucet for feeling like luxury hotel quality, noting smooth lever action and long-term reliability without dripping. DIY users appreciate the easy 30-minute installation facilitated by the sBox system and flexible hoses. However, recurring complaints focus on the low spout height causing splashing in deep sinks and the pop-up drain linkage sticking if not perfectly aligned during install.
“Feels like luxury hotel quality-smooth lever, no drips after 2 years”
“Easy 30-min install; hoses make it foolproof”
“Water pressure great despite low flow; quiet and splash-free.”
Professional reviewers and editors praise the faucet for its sleek modern look, durability, and performance. They highlight the high-end aesthetic, corrosion-resistant finish that exceeds industry standards, easy installation process, and lifetime warranty as key strengths.
Everyday users express satisfaction with the stylish matte black appearance and straightforward installation process. Common praise includes the modern upgrade look, smooth handle operation, water savings, and leak-free performance due to PEX lines.
