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Modern Toilets: Elongated, One Piece, Dual Flush, Soft Close Seats, Japanese Bidets, Tankless, Wall-Mounted…

Picking the best toilet is not an easy task. As there are so many possibilities, it’s important that you know your options and which features you need so you do the best choice.

What makes toilets prices vary from around a hundred dollars to a few thousands? What can make them so different to have such a huge price difference?

That’s what you’ll find out by reading this article. Let’s start with the most simple toilet you can get, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, and then see what else can be added to it.

This is what a basic toilet looks like

It’s divided in two pieces, one for the toilet itself and another for the tank, has only one flush option, is floor mounted and doesn’t have the seat included. Under it, you can see the drain shape and the screws.

Here’s how a toilet can get nicer and more expensive

Although you can choose which of the features above you want, you will find them combined in most models. You won’t find a bidet toilet with no seat included, for example.

That’s why a toilet can get so pricey: the best toilets you will find combine all 8 mentioned features.

Toilets can still have some extra fixtures

• Comfort height: while standard toilets are 15″ tall, there are models in other heights, from 17″ to 22″. Taller toilets are better for tall people and easier on older people’s backs and knees.
• High-efficient water use: these toilets can save 4,000 gallons of water per person annually, but might present staining and clogging problems. Better check reviews and independent test results if your chosen model has this feature.
• Pressure-assistance: with a separate tank that keeps water under pressure, this type flushes at high speed. But some reviews claim they are much noisier.

Now it’s up to you to choose a model that has everything you need, looks nice and fits in your pocket.

If you’re changing an existing toilet, make sure to get a new one with the same rough-in, which is the distance between the middle of the flange bolts that hold down the toilet and the wall (including the baseboard thickness). This will make the installation easier.

Check our articles on other bathroom items and make sure to make the best choice for each one.