After 165 Hours of Testing, These Are The 5 Best Toilets of 2024

Best Overall

Toto Drake Cotton Elongated Standard Height Toilet

AMAZON

Installation5/5
Performance5/5
Quality5/5
Value5/5
The unique flushing mechanism means less cleaning and no double flush.

The unique flushing mechanism means less cleaning and no double flush.

You have to purchase a lid and seat separately, adding an additional expense.

You have to purchase a lid and seat separately, adding an additional expense.

Overall, we thought the Toto Drake Elongated Standard Height 2-Piece Toilet was the best toilet we tested. The toilet’s universal height toilet is a bit taller than a standard toilet, so some people may find it easier and more comfortable to sit up and down.

The toilet is crafted with an elongated bowl, comes in two pieces, and has a gravity flush. Prior to testing this model, we had a toilet that clogged frequently and often required a double flush. Such was not the case with this option, and we were impressed by the robust and single flush.

We had this toilet installed by a professional plumber rather than doing it ourselves. Still, the plumber found it a seamless installation process and noted that the directions were thorough and easy to follow.

The flush swirls in a tornado pattern, starting at the top of the bowl and circling down the entire bowl during each flush. This movement ensures the flushing water removes all debris and cleans the toilet bowl during every flush. We liked how effective this technology was and felt we had to clean the toilet much less frequently than with our previous model.

While not a dealbreaker, it’s important to note that the flush lever is on the left side (the only option), and this toilet does not have a lid or seat. You need to purchase this separately, so while that’s an added expense, you can choose one that fits your exact needs.

The Toto Drake Elongated Toilet was installed by a professional plumber, who found the directions easy to follow. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / KELLY LEWIS

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / KELLY LEWIS

Best Two-Piece

Kohler Highline Classic Toilet

AMAZON

Installation5/5
Performance5/5
Quality5/5
Value4.5/5
There’s no internal valve mechanism or flapper to install in the tank, so installation is easy.

There’s no internal valve mechanism or flapper to install in the tank, so installation is easy.

The flush is relatively loud compared to other toilets.

The flush is relatively loud compared to other toilets.

The Kohler Highline Elongated Toilet was our favorite two-piece toilet. During the testing period, we thought this model was efficient and appreciated that it was easy to install.

Two-piece toilets mean the bowl and the tank are two separate pieces that connect during installation. It took us about an hour to install this toilet ourselves, though keep in mind that we had previous experience installing toilets.

Regardless, the instructions were clear and easy to understand. Because it came in two parts, the tank didn’t have any internal valve mechanisms or flapper to install, streamlining the process.

Once installed, the toilet worked well. The flush was powerful and easily removed all waste with one flush. We noted that the flush sound of this toilet is noticeably louder than our previous toilet.

The toilet boasts a comfortable elongated seat and sits at 17 inches, 2 inches higher than standard toilets. Because of this, we recommend testing out the height to ensure it works for you before purchasing.

The Kohler Highline Classic Toilet took us about an hour to install, and we found the instructions easy to understand, but note that we’ve installed toilets before. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / PATRICK MCGOWAN

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / PATRICK MCGOWAN

Best One-Piece

Swiss Madison St. Tropez Elongated Vortex Toilet

AMAZON

Installation5/5
Performance4/5
Quality5/5
Value5/5
The smooth sides create a unique look and prevent dust build-up.

The smooth sides create a unique look and prevent dust build-up.

We thought the flush mechanism could be stronger.

We thought the flush mechanism could be stronger.

The Swiss Madison St. Tropez One Piece Toilet has a fully skirted design that offers a more modern look. Not only does the shape look different from classic toilets, but it’s easier to clean since dust and dirt won’t build up in the nooks and crannies around the bowl.

We had a professional install this pick, who shared that it was easy to install especially since the toilet is a single 120-pound piece. Once installed, the ceramic toilet was smooth and easy to clean.

We appreciated that the toilet has a seat and lid as some options don’t. Both are fully removable via a quick-release mechanism, making cleaning those parts a cinch. A soft close mechanism on the lid is a nice bonus as you won’t need to worry about the toilet slamming shut.

A dual flush mechanism conserves water since you can choose the strength of the flush. While we didn’t experience any clogs or need to double flush, we noted that the flush felt weak and we weren’t impressed with the strength of the higher-level flushing.

Best Dual-Flush

Toto Aquia IV Comfort Height Toilet

AMAZON

Installation5/5
Performance5/5
Quality5/5
Value4.5/5
The toilet accommodates the TOTO bidets perfectly without the hefty price tag.

The toilet accommodates the TOTO bidets perfectly without the hefty price tag.

The toilet seat will need to be swapped if you choose a bidet option.

The toilet seat will need to be swapped if you choose a bidet option.

Overall, the Toto Aquia IV Toilet is our top dual-flush toilet. Dual flush toilets mean there are two ways to flush, so the user controls more or less water and power depending on if you’re flushing solid or liquid waste. During testing, both sides of the dual flush were powerful and quiet.

The toilet was standard height and comfortable to sit on. Although it’s more expensive than other options, the toilet has a sleek and modern look that adds to its appeal. Plus, it can seamlessly accommodate a Toto bidet attachment.

We used a professional plumber for installation but we didn’t run into any issues. Overall, our plumber noted that it was a fairly basic toilet to install.

During testing, we liked that there was great water pressure and the toilet only needed one flush to remove waste. We never had any issues with clogging or overflowing throughout the testing period.

The Totol Aquia IV Comfort Height Toilet installation was done by a professional plumber, who stated it was a fairly basic one to install. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS/ELENA GARCIA

Best Bidet Toilet

Woodbridge Smart Toilet

AMAZON

Installation4.8/5
Performance5/5
Quality4.8/5
Value4/5
Smart technology features mean you can enable hands-free flush and lid opening and it has a heated seat and built-in bidet.

Smart technology features mean you can enable hands-free flush and lid opening and it has a heated seat and built-in bidet.

This toilet needs access to an outlet.

This toilet needs access to an outlet.

We recommend the Woodbridge Smart Bidet Toilet for those who want a unit with a few additional features.

We found that installing this toilet was fairly simple. While it’s shaped differently than classic toilets, the directions and installation process were straightforward. Note that the toilet needs access to an outlet for all the special features to function, so plan accordingly.

The toilet has several features, including dual flush, auto open and close, auto flush, front and rear wash features on the bidet, and a dryer function. The bidet features all have adjustable temperatures and positions and a remote.

The toilet also includes a foam shield cleaning function and auto deodorization, but note that the auto clean requires a separate purchase of the cleaning solution.

We loved all the features and found they worked well, were quite comfortable, and easy to customize. Our only critique was that auto close and open was quite sensitive, so if you walk by your toilet to access the rest of your bathroom, it’ll likely be activated.

The Woodbridge Smart Bidet Toilet installation went smoothly, and we found the directions and process were straightforward. BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JEANNE GEER

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / JEANNE GEER