Adjustable - a single head on a height-adjustable arm. Ceiling - a single ceiling-mounted head, usually not height-adjustable. Combination - (or twin) a fixed head plus a hand held head on a hose. Fixed - a single head on a non-adjustable arm. Hand held - a hand held head on a hose, that can also be clipped into the mounting rail and used like a fixed head. 

We recommend showerheads with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 90% or higher.

This score is based on water efficiency alone. Ease of use and extra functions/features aren't factored in as we were unable to test these.

This is based directly on the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme and scored out of four stars. For more information about the WELS scheme, go to waterrating.gov.au.

As measured by the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme, with water flowing at high pressure and recorded in litres per minute.

The recommended retail price (RRP) as supplied by the manufacturer. We found some significant price differences for some showerheads depending on the retailer, so it really pays to shop around. You can also save money by opting for a standard colour such as chrome rather than a fancy finish like gold or brushed brass.

These are designed to replace a showerhead in an existing system. They do not come with any fittings aside from the showerhead, though some may also have matching hoses that are sold separately.

Is a hose included with the showerhead? Some head-only models have hoses that are sold separately.

Where you can find the flow control unit in the showerhead. This is worth noting if you want to disassemble and clean it.

This code will help you identify the specific model tested and can be used to search the WELS database.

This is the link we retrieved that was accessible when the review occurred.

Some brands and models are exclusive to particular retailers or are only available direct from the manufacturer.

The number of additional spray options, where applicable.