Best mixer shower brands

We regularly survey Which? members to find out more about the showers that they own. 

This feedback means that we're well placed to recommend the mixer shower brands that you should choose.

A mixer shower blends hot and cold water to the desired temperature and delivers it through the shower head. They're pretty versatile and can be used with just about any water system, although it's worth double checking before buying one, as some are specifically designed for high-pressure or low-pressure systems.

Unlike power showers, mixer showers don't include their own pump (although you can add one). This means that they rely on the water pressure in your home – if you only get a dribble through your bathroom tap, you're unlikely to get much better through a mixer shower.

In this guide, we compare six major mixer shower brands: Aqualisa, Bristan, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Mira and Triton.

If you're more interested in a different type of shower, read our guide on the best electric shower brands and the best power shower brands.

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Best mixer shower brands

In June and July 2023, we surveyed 2,642 Which? members and asked them about showers they had bought within the past five years.

The table below shows the mixer shower brands that received a customer score and star ratings for important factors, such as build quality and temperature stability – all based on feedback from real customers.

However, some brands that were rated had too small a sample to be included.

Only logged-in Which? members can see which brands came out on top in the table below. If you're not yet a member, join Which? to get instant access.

If you're considering an electric shower instead of a mixer shower, we've independently tested a wide range in our lab, and there are big difference between models.

Head to our electric shower reviews for our verdicts on all popular models.

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Hansgrohe mixer showers

Hansgrohe has a huge range of mixer showers. Like other brands, it also offers a selection of thermostatic models, allowing for greater temperature stability. 

Entry-level mixer showers from Hansgrohe start at around £177. These might include basic models with standard features, such as the Crometta Ecostat range. Premium models, such as the Raindance Select, can cost up to £830.

To see what members thought of Hansgrohe mixer showers in our survey, join Which?

Grohe mixer showers

Don't mistake Grohe for Hansgrohe, as these two brands are separate, although they share the same origins (Hansgrohe was founded in 1901 by Hans Grohe; in 1936, his son Friedrich decided to go his own way to start Grohe).

Grohe has a selection of mixer showers for you to choose from. These can range from as cheap as £175 for the Precision Flow, or you can spend up to £994 for the Euphoria Cube. 

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Mira mixer showers

Mira makes a huge number of mixer showers, including thermostatic models that are designed to maintain a steady temperature even if someone else uses the water supply at the same time.

Prices start at around £110 for the Mira Coda, rising to £789 for the Mira Evoco Dual in matt black. 

Mira claims the Cool Shield technology used in all its showers prevents the outside of the unit getting hot during use. Additionally, the brand promises a five-year guarantee with all its mixer showers. 

To see what members thought of Mira mixer showers in our survey, join Which?

Aqualisa mixer showers

Aqualisa makes many types of mixer showers. These include the minimalist Deco, which has a huge overhead deluge for drenching. 

Prices can start as low as £183 for the Midas and then rise to as much as £880 for the Aqualisa Dream.

To see what members thought of Aqualisa mixer showers in our survey, join Which?

Bristan mixer showers

There are all kinds of mixer showers you can get from Bristan. The Zing model is an entry-level shower, costing around £125. Like many other Bristan showers, it includes Safe Touch technology, which means it should always be cool enough to touch. 

You can find premium models in the 1901 range costing as much as £827. These showers have thermostatic temperature control for a more steady wash, as well as a host of other features. 

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Triton mixer showers

Triton offers a selection of mixer showers, which include thermostatic models that are designed to maintain a steady temperature even if someone else uses the water supply at the same time.

Prices start from £90 for the Exe range and rise to £380 for the more feature-rich models, such as the Elina range.

To see what members thought of Triton mixer showers in our survey, join Which?

Best bathroom brands

If you're overhauling your bathroom, take a look at our guide to the best and worst bathroom brands.

In June 2023, we asked 6,833 Which? members to rate brands such as B&Q, Duravit, Roca, Victorian Plumbing and Villeroy & Boch. They rated the brands' customer service, quality of products and finish, durability and value for money, giving an overall customer score. There was a big difference between them – the best got 83%, and the worst scored 67%.

We also asked them to rate the best and worst bathroom furniture and best and worst bathroom sinks, taps, toilets, baths and showers.

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