I have four of these devices in my house plus three more of a different model (same brand) and all are rechargeable. Unfortunately, the rechargeable batteries cannot be user replaced when they go south. This one lasted only two plus years. Too short for this expensive an item not to mention the waste of materials if the only recourse is to trash them and buy a new one. Will look elsewhere in the future unless battery replacement is allowed on newer products.
I bought this for my grandson because he liked mine so much. He wears contacts and asked me to get this for him so he can use it before he puts his contacts in. The soap I buy from Simple Human is awesome as well. The dispenser is easy to use, easy to fill and super easy to charge.
Even on the low soap dispense range (closest to sensor), twice the three times the soap is needed for handwashing. Only a small amount is needed to lather up. And on the maximum amount (hand farthest from sensor), who would ever need that much for hand washing? Seems like a great waste in soap and buying more packages.
I like the fact you can recharge it (NO batteries) yea, so far it looks good on my vanity top and it dispenses great. After many attempts with battery operated soap dispensers that did not last very long, I do recommended this product.