We compared two high pressure shower heads: the VEHHE High Pressure Shower Head with Filter Beads and the Triton 8000 Series Showerhead.
What we looked at
Spray modes, filtering, fitting, and price.
The verdict
If you want a low-cost shower head with replaceable mineral filter beads, the VEHHE is the pick at £7.95, and it costs £8.20 less. If you would rather have five spray patterns from a British shower brand, the Triton 8000 Series is the alternative, at £16.15.
A £7.95 three-mode shower head with replaceable filter beads.
A £16.15 chrome shower head with five spray patterns.
VEHHE High Pressure Shower Head with Filter Beads, 3 Spray Modes — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a high pressure handheld shower head with 3 spray modes, replaceable mineral filter beads said to reduce common impurities for hard-water homes, a universal G1/2 connection for tool-free installation, a detachable design for easy cleaning, and 2 replacement filter bead refills included. Carries 4.3 stars from 13.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Much cheaper than the Triton on these listings, at £7.95
- Replaceable mineral filter beads, with 2 refills included
- Universal G1/2 connection with tool-free installation
- Detachable for easier limescale cleaning
Worth knowing
- Only 3 spray modes vs the Triton's 5
- Lower star rating than the Triton (4.3 vs 4.5)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone in a hard-water home who wants filter beads
- Those who want refills included
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want five spray patterns
- Anyone who prefers an established shower brand
Triton 8000 Series 5 Spray Pattern Chrome Showerhead — Most Spray Patterns
Intended for: Marketed as a high pressure chrome shower head with 5 spray patterns (Full, Drench, Rain, Blast and Jet), a universal fitting for mixer and electric showers fitted without tools, a 1-year parts and labour guarantee, and British manufacture from a brand established in 1975. Carries 4.5 stars from 4.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 5 spray patterns: Full, Drench, Rain, Blast and Jet
- Fits mixer and electric showers without tools
- Made in Britain per the listing, with a 1-year guarantee
- Slightly higher star rating than the VEHHE (4.5 vs 4.3)
Worth knowing
- Costs £8.20 more than the VEHHE on these listings
- No filter beads stated on the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want more spray patterns
- Anyone who wants a UK shower brand and a guarantee
- Those who want a chrome finish
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a built-in water filter
