Hansgrohe Metris
Score: 82/100
Vigo Niko
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Vigo Niko VG03024 is a single-handle, single-hole bathroom vessel faucet featuring an 11-inch tall profile and a semi-open trough spout designed to create a soothing waterfall cascade effect. Its main limitation is the 1.5-inch max deck thickness and the exclusion of a drain assembly. It is ideal for pairing with vessel sinks on single-hole countertops up to 1-1/2 inches thick, eco-conscious users wanting 1.2 GPM efficiency, quick DIY installs via EZInstall, or commercial bathrooms needing ADA-compliant, durable brass fixtures.
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.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.2 GPMbest | 1.2 GPMbest |
4.7 inches | 5.25 inchesbest | |
1.7 inches | 7.75 inchesbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 1.5 inchesbest | |
0.375 inchesbest | 0.375 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Dimensions(2) | ||
Spout Reach (inches) | 4.7 inches | 5.25 inches |
Spout Height (inches) | 1.7 inches | 7.75 inches |
Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | WaterSense, ASME, NSF | ADA, Low Lead |
Aesthetics(1) | ||
Finish | Chrome | Brushed Nickel |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Body Material | Brass | Lead-free Solid Brass |
Installation(2) | ||
Mounting Type | Deck Mounted | Single-Hole Deck Mount |
Max Deck Thickness (inches) | inches | 1.5 inches |
Accessories(1) | ||
Drain Included | true | false |
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.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the Vigo Niko VG03024 as a perfect blend of form and function, praising its soothing waterfall effect and unique charm that elevates bathroom design. They commend the eco-friendly 1.2 GPM flow rate, lead-free brass construction, and leak-proof EternalSeal cartridge for enabling quick EZInstall without dripping.
Everyday consumers express high satisfaction, with reviews highlighting the stylish waterfall flow, easy installation, solid build quality, and no-leak performance as key strengths. Users frequently praise the elegant cascade as a bathroom focal point and appreciate the durable, tarnish-resistant finish.
“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.”
