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Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535 vs Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about households seeking cleaning efficiency — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #10 in Best Shower Heads

Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535

4.0

2 sourcesall derived$82.9as of Jul 31

The Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535 gives you a lot for the price: five spray modes running from a broad rain shower to a focused scalp rinse, plus a pause setting that cuts flow without changing temperature. Wirecutter praised the intuitive toggle design and how easily it cleans, noting it carries luxury features usually reserved for much pricier models. Reviewers liked the simple installation and the understated design, which works well in small bathrooms. There's no hose for directed spraying, but the low price and durable construction make it a smart pick for renters or anyone after a practical upgrade.

Strengths

— Five distinct spray settings including rain shower, focused rinse, and pause function
— Intuitive toggle control located behind the showerhead for easy switching
— Easy installation without requiring plumbing changes

Watch-outs

— Does not include a hose for directed spraying
— Requires separate purchase of water filter for full functionality

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Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Shower Heads

Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN

4.5

1 sourceall derived$39.91as of Jul 31

The Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN is built around easier shower maintenance, with a ProClean cleaning spray that works twice as fast as standard sprays. Reviewers highlighted the pause function for saving water and the Touch-Clean feature, which wipes mineral residue away without soaking or chemicals. It carries a WaterSense label and uses 20% less water without giving up performance. A practical upgrade for households that want cleaning efficiency and water savings together.

Strengths

— ProClean spray cleans shower surfaces at least two times faster than standard sprays
— Pause setting allows for shaving and lathering while conserving water
— Touch-Clean spray holes made of soft rubber wipe away mineral residue easily

Watch-outs

— Independent coverage is thin, so recurring problems have not surfaced
— Costs noticeably more up front than a standard fixed shower head

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535

The Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535 offers intuitive toggle control and easy installation without plumbing changes, unlike the American Standard Spectra Duo which is discontinued, and it's more affordable than the SR Sun Rise Wall Mounted Rain Shower Head Set which requires professional installation and is more expensive.

Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN

The Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN features ProClean cleaning spray that's twice as fast as standard sprays and includes a pause function for water conservation, which is more advanced than the Waterpik High-Pressure Dual Shower Head's basic settings, though ProClean is more expensive.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535	Delta Faucet ProClean 6.0-Spray 75720DSN
Spray Settings	5	6
Finish	Polished Chrome, Brushed Stainless Steel, Bronze, Matte Black	Spotshield Brushed Nickel
Installation	Standard screw-on	Handheld
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Showerhead Size	6 inch	—
Flow Rate	1.75 GPM	2.5 GPM
Features	—	ProClean

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