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# Best Elongated Toilets for a Busy Family Bathroom
- URL: https://usingbeacons.com/best-elongated-toilets/
- Published: 2026-09-07T07:37:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:27.000Z
- Description: Most people searching for an elongated toilet don't need a new toilet at all. Here's how the TOTO Drake, a slow-close seat swap and a non-electric bidet seat actually compare, and which one your bathroom needs.
- Author: Eli Johnson
- Tags: Tools & Home Improvement, Bathroom, Home Improvement

The best elongated toilets start with the TOTO Drake MS776124CEG#01, a two-piece 1.28 GPF fixture that ships with a SoftClose seat already in the box. If your bowl is fine and only the seat is the problem, the KOHLER Cachet ReadyLatch 4636-RL-0 is the smarter buy at 5 lb of hardware you can fit from above the bowl.

Here's who this guide isn't for. If you're renting, or your bathroom's rough-in and flange position are unknown, replacing a whole fixture is a weekend and a plumber you didn't budget for. Go straight to the seat section. Everyone else, read on.

In this guide
1. [Best elongated toilets at a glance](#best-elongated-toilets-at-a-glance)
2. [Who should skip a whole new toilet?](#who-should-skip-a-whole-new-toilet)
3. [How I sorted seven listings into three buying decisions](#how-i-sorted-seven-listings-into-three-buying-decisions)
4. [1\. TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF TORNADO FLUSH — Best overall](#1-toto-drake-two-piece-elongated-128-gpf-tornado-flush-%E2%80%94-best-overall)
5. [2\. TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.6 GPF Universal Height — Runner-up](#2-toto-drake-two-piece-elongated-16-gpf-universal-height-%E2%80%94-runner-up)
6. [3\. KOHLER 4636-RL-0 Cachet ReadyLatch Elongated Toilet Seat — Best for pros](#3-kohler-4636-rl-0-cachet-readylatch-elongated-toilet-seat-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros)
7. [4\. Mayfair Linden Slow Close Toilet Seat — Best minimal setup](#4-mayfair-linden-slow-close-toilet-seat-%E2%80%94-best-minimal-setup)
8. [5\. KOHLER Brevia Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat — Best upgrade](#5-kohler-brevia-slow-close-elongated-toilet-seat-%E2%80%94-best-upgrade)
9. [6\. Brondell Bidet Toilet Seat Non-Electric Swash Ecoseat — Best for beginners](#6-brondell-bidet-toilet-seat-non-electric-swash-ecoseat-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners)
10. [7\. Bemis Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat — Best budget pick](#7-bemis-slow-close-elongated-toilet-seat-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick)
11. [What actually decides the best elongated toilets?](#what-actually-decides-the-best-elongated-toilets)
12. [How do you measure before you buy?](#how-do-you-measure-before-you-buy)
13. [What the listings don't tell you](#what-the-listings-dont-tell-you)
14. [The verdict](#the-verdict)
15. [FAQ](#faq)

## Best elongated toilets at a glance

| Pick                                                                                                                                  | Type                      | Key figure                  | Price                                                                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Best overall**[TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF TORNADO FLUSH](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999PR6S2?tag=usebeacons-20)       | Complete two-piece toilet | 1.28 GPF                    | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999PR6S2?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Runner-up**[TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.6 GPF Universal Height](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999Q23WQ?tag=usebeacons-20)        | Complete two-piece toilet | 1.6 GPF, 94 lb              | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999Q23WQ?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Best for pros**[KOHLER 4636-RL-0 Cachet ReadyLatch Elongated Toilet Seat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4X11K31?tag=usebeacons-20)   | Seat, plastic             | 5 lb, ReadyLatch hinge      | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4X11K31?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Best minimal setup**[Mayfair Linden Slow Close Toilet Seat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KWV7GJ?tag=usebeacons-20)                 | Seat, wood                | 6.97 lb, 19 in long         | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KWV7GJ?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Best upgrade**[KOHLER Brevia Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV3B8KR?tag=usebeacons-20)              | Seat, plastic             | 4.2 lb, 0.99 in thick       | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV3B8KR?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Best for beginners**[Brondell Bidet Toilet Seat Non-Electric Swash Ecoseat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815CP9G5?tag=usebeacons-20) | Bidet seat                | 20 in long, dual nozzle     | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815CP9G5?tag=usebeacons-20) |
| **Best budget pick**[Bemis Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5F3RBP?tag=usebeacons-20)                  | Seat, plastic             | 0.99 in thick, 14.3 in wide | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5F3RBP?tag=usebeacons-20) |

## Who should skip a whole new toilet?

Five of the seven picks here are seats, not toilets. That's not padding. It's what the shelf actually looks like when you search this category, and it's worth knowing before you commit to the wrong project.

Skip the fixture entirely if any of these apply:

- You rent, or you can't modify the plumbing.
- You don't know your rough-in measurement, the distance from the wall to the closet bolts.
- The bowl flushes fine and only the seat cracks, wobbles or slams.
- You have one bathroom and no backup for a two-day job.

A two-piece toilet swap means shutting the supply, draining the tank, breaking the wax seal, and setting a new base level on the flange. The 1.6 GPF Drake alone lists at 94 lb, and that's before the tank fills. It's a real job.

A seat swap is different. Every seat here claims install in minutes with hardware you reach from above the bowl. If your complaint is comfort, noise or hygiene rather than flush performance, the seat aisle solves it for a fraction of the effort.

One caveat on the search term itself. Amazon's results for the best elongated toilets mix fixtures, seats and bidet seats together, because "elongated" describes the bowl shape all of them share. Sort out which of the three you're buying before you compare anything else.

## How I sorted seven listings into three buying decisions

I worked from the published listing specifications, not from marketing copy, and I grouped the picks by the buyer standing in front of them.

1. **The renovator.** Replacing a fixture. Cares about flush volume, bowl height, overall footprint. Two picks qualify: both TOTO Drakes.
2. **The fixer.** Seat is broken, bowl is fine. Cares about hinge type, material, thickness, whether the seat comes off for cleaning. Four picks qualify.
3. **The upgrader.** Wants a function the current toilet doesn't have. One pick qualifies: the Brondell non-electric bidet seat.

Within each group I ranked on published figures first. Flush volume and stated height for the fixtures. Weight, thickness, length and hinge design for the seats. Warranty coverage counted where a listing published one, and four of the seven do.

What got weighted down: unattributed comfort language. Several listings describe a contoured or comfortable seat, which tells you nothing you can compare. What got weighted up: a figure with a unit next to it. A seat listed at 14.3 in wide by 19 in long is a seat you can measure against your own bowl before you order.

The result is a ranking where the winner is the most capable product, not the most convenient one, and the runners-up are honestly cheaper projects.

## 1\. TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF TORNADO FLUSH — Best overall

**The only pick here that arrives as a complete toilet with a SoftClose seat already included, at the lower of the two flush volumes in this set.**

[![TOTO Drake two-piece elongated toilet in Cotton White — the only pick that ships as a complete fixture with its seat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SHvttsn3S._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999PR6S2?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** a main bathroom that gets heavy daily use **Skip it if:** you only want a more comfortable seat

This is model MS776124CEG#01, and its case rests on two published numbers. It flushes 1.28 GPF, which TOTO describes as WaterSense certified. And it measures 29 x 28.4 x 17.2 in, about an inch shorter overall than the 1.6 GPF Drake below it, which matters in a tight alcove.

The listing describes TORNADO FLUSH as swirling water in a circular pattern to wash the full bowl surface, and CEFIONTECT as an ultra-smooth glaze that keeps waste from sticking. Those are TOTO's claims, not measurements. What I can verify from the specifications is the flush volume and the fact that the SoftClose seat is in the box, which no other fixture here can say.

TOTO also lists this as WASHLET+ ready, meaning an optional bidet seat can be added later with the cord and hose concealed. That's a genuine upgrade path the runner-up doesn't advertise.

The trade-off is blunt. It's the most expensive pick here, it's the slowest seller of the seven, and only one seller lists it. You're also buying a project, not a purchase.

**Pros:**

- 1.28 GPF, the lower flush volume in this set
- SoftClose seat included, unlike the runner-up
- 29 in tall, the more compact of the two fixtures
- WASHLET+ ready for a later bidet upgrade

**Cons:**

- The most expensive pick in this set
- No published warranty in the listing specifications
- No stated bowl height figure, unlike the Universal Height model
- Requires draining, unbolting and resealing an existing toilet

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999PR6S2?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 2\. TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.6 GPF Universal Height — Runner-up

**The same Drake body in a taller Universal Height configuration, but it flushes 1.6 GPF and the seat isn't included.**

[![TOTO Drake 1.6 GPF Universal Height toilet — taller seating position than the 1.28 GPF version](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZZ08YXmBS._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999Q23WQ?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** households where sitting and standing is hard **Skip it if:** your water bill or local code pushes you to 1.28 GPF

Model CST776CSFG#01 is the accessibility choice. TOTO states that Universal Height is taller than a standard toilet and makes sitting down and standing up easier, and the listed 30.1 x 28.4 x 17.2 in footprint reflects the extra inch. If someone in the house has knee or hip trouble, that inch is worth more than a fifth of a gallon per flush.

It shares the same TORNADO FLUSH and CEFIONTECT glaze claims as the winner. The difference is water: 1.6 GPF against 1.28 GPF, a gap of 0.32 gallons on every single flush. Over a busy family bathroom, that adds up in a direction you can feel on a meter.

At 94 lb it's also the heaviest item here by a wide margin, and it's the only pick with a published weight that high. Plan on a second pair of hands.

The real catch is the box contents. TOTO's own listing says to finish your purchase with the addition of a SoftClose seat or a WASHLET upgrade. Tank and bowl with hardware, no seat. That closes much of the gap between this and the winner once you've bought one.

**Pros:**

- Universal Height for easier sitting and standing
- Same TORNADO FLUSH and CEFIONTECT glaze claims as the winner
- Elongated bowl for added seated space
- Tank, bowl and mounting hardware included

**Cons:**

- 1.6 GPF, 0.32 gallons more per flush than the winner
- Seat sold separately, unlike the 1.28 GPF Drake
- 94 lb, the heaviest pick here to move and set
- No published warranty in the listing specifications

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0999Q23WQ?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 3\. KOHLER 4636-RL-0 Cachet ReadyLatch Elongated Toilet Seat — Best for pros

**The only seat here with a latch designed to release for cleaning and lock back into position without touching the mounting hardware.**

[![KOHLER Cachet ReadyLatch elongated seat — the ReadyLatch hinge lifts the seat off without loosening the bolts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BxJ62j63L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4X11K31?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** landlords and anyone reseating a toilet often **Skip it if:** you want a wood seat with more heft

The ReadyLatch hinge is the reason this sits third. KOHLER describes it as a positive lock and unlock latch that holds the seat securely, yet lets the seat come off easily for cleaning or adjusting the fit. That's the single most useful mechanism in this whole set of seats, because the hinge area is where a toilet seat gets grim.

The published figures back a substantial build: 5 lb and 2.19 x 18 x 14.2 in, making it the thickest plastic seat here. KOHLER's Grip-Tight installation hardware is described as working entirely from above the bowl, so you're not lying on the floor with a wrench.

This is the fastest-selling pick of the seven, which tells you something about how many people are replacing seats rather than toilets.

Two honest limits. Its price position isn't published on the listing, so you'll want to check that link before assuming where it lands. And KOHLER states plainly that seats are not returnable if opened or outside the original packaging, so measure your bowl before you break the seal.

**Pros:**

- ReadyLatch hinge locks and releases without tools
- 5 lb, the heaviest plastic seat in this set
- Grip-Tight hardware fastens from above the bowl
- Published KOHLER toilets and seats limited warranty
- Sells faster than anything else here

**Cons:**

- Not returnable once opened, per KOHLER's own listing
- 2.19 in thick, the bulkiest profile of the four seats
- No price position published on the listing
- Plastic construction, not the wood some prefer

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4X11K31?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 4\. Mayfair Linden Slow Close Toilet Seat — Best minimal setup

**At 6.97 lb this is the heaviest seat here, and its stay-tight hinges are pitched at the wobble problem specifically.**

[![Mayfair Linden wood elongated seat — 6.97 lb of moulded wood with stay-tight hinges](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41u0YiUU-0L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KWV7GJ?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** someone who wants a solid, heavier seat installed in minutes **Skip it if:** you need the thinnest possible profile

Wood seats feel different, and the weight is why. This one is listed at 6.97 lb against 4.2 lb for the KOHLER Brevia, so there's over 2.5 lb more material under you. It measures 2 x 19 x 14.1 in.

Mayfair's pitch is the hinge. The listing says the seat stays firmly in place with no shifting, wobbling or retightening over time, and that the stay-tight hinges never loosen. That's the manufacturer's claim, but it's aimed at the exact failure everyone knows: the seat that drifts sideways three months in.

Mayfair publishes the fit dimensions plainly, 14.12 in wide by 19 in long, and names American Standard, KOHLER and TOTO as brands it fits. Combined with the stated in-minutes DIY install, that's the least guesswork of any seat here.

The compromise is cleaning access. Where the KOHLER Cachet latches off in a second, this one prioritises staying put. Wood also asks for gentle cleaners, which Mayfair states directly, so harsh bathroom sprays are out.

**Pros:**

- 6.97 lb, the heaviest and most solid seat here
- Stay-tight hinges pitched against long-term wobble
- Fit dimensions published: 14.12 in by 19 in
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for US and Canada purchases

**Cons:**

- 2 in thick, a chunkier look than the 0.99 in seats
- No quick-release hinge for deep cleaning
- Needs gentle cleaners only, per the listing
- Mid-range price position for a wood seat with no extra hardware

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KWV7GJ?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 5\. KOHLER Brevia Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat — Best upgrade

**The lightest and slimmest seat here at 4.2 lb and 0.99 in, and the only one that explicitly names compact elongated bowls.**

[![KOHLER Brevia elongated toilet seat in white — 0.99 in thick and 4.2 lb, the slimmest profile in this set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31swd083gHL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV3B8KR?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** a light, quiet slow-close swap on a compact elongated bowl **Skip it if:** you remove the seat weekly for deep cleaning

Compact elongated bowls are a real problem. They have the oval front but a shorter overall length, and plenty of seats sold as elongated simply overhang them. KOHLER states the Brevia fits most elongated and compact elongated toilets, which no other pick here says.

The numbers are the slimmest in the group: 4.2 lb, and 0.99 x 18 x 14.2 in. It's the second-cheapest pick of the seven. KOHLER describes Quiet-Close to stop slamming and Grip-Tight bumpers to hold the seat firmly in place, plus Quick-Attach hardware for the install.

Model 20110-0 also carries a 1-year limited warranty, one of four picks here with warranty terms in the specifications.

Two gaps against the Cachet from the same brand. There's no ReadyLatch here, so cleaning behind the hinges means loosening hardware. And the hinges are colour-matched plastic rather than metal, which is a normal choice at this price but not a premium one. Same non-returnable-once-opened condition applies.

**Pros:**

- 4.2 lb and 0.99 in, the slimmest seat here
- Explicitly rated for compact elongated bowls
- Second-cheapest pick in this set
- Quick-Attach hardware and 1-year limited warranty

**Cons:**

- No quick-release or latch hinge for cleaning
- Colour-matched plastic hinges, not metal
- Not returnable once opened, per KOHLER's listing
- Lightest seat here, so it feels less substantial than the wood option

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV3B8KR?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 6\. Brondell Bidet Toilet Seat Non-Electric Swash Ecoseat — Best for beginners

**The only pick that adds a wash function, with dual nozzles and no electrical work at all.**

[![Brondell Swash Ecoseat non-electric bidet seat — dual nozzles and a chrome dial, no outlet required](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21bScmNW9rL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815CP9G5?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** first-time bidet users on an elongated bowl **Skip it if:** you want warm water

If you want to know whether a bidet suits you before spending on a heated electric unit, this is the cheap way to find out. Brondell lists dual nozzles for rear and front washes, a gentle closing seat and a sittable lid, run from a textured chrome dial on the side.

The listed dimensions are 0.99 x 20 x 14.4 in, and Brondell separately cites 20.03 in by 14.39 in by 2.55 in for the fit. At 20 in long it's the longest item in the seat group, so check your bowl against that figure specifically. Brondell says installation takes minutes with no plumber, since it taps the existing supply line rather than needing an outlet.

The honest limitation is in the name of the specification: ambient water temperature. Whatever comes out of your supply line is what you get, which in a cold-climate winter is bracing. There's no seat heating, no drying, no remote.

It's also mid-range in price for a fixture that does less than an electric bidet seat, and the 1-year limited warranty only applies when you buy from an authorised seller.

**Pros:**

- Dual nozzles for rear and front wash
- No electrical outlet or plumber required
- Slow-closing seat and sittable lid included
- 1-year limited warranty from an authorised seller

**Cons:**

- Ambient water only, no heating
- 20 in long, the longest seat here, so fit needs checking
- No dryer, seat warmer or remote control
- Mid-range price for a non-electric unit

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815CP9G5?tag=usebeacons-20)

## 7\. Bemis Slow Close Elongated Toilet Seat — Best budget pick

**The cheapest pick here, and the only seat combining slow close with quick-release hinges for deep cleaning.**

[![Bemis slow close elongated seat — quick-release hinges let the seat lift off for cleaning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vykVs3ZXL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5F3RBP?tag=usebeacons-20)

**Best for:** spare bathrooms and rentals on a tight budget **Skip it if:** you want stay-tight hinges that never need retightening

Model 7300SLEC 000 is the cheapest of the seven and still covers the two features that matter most in a seat. Bemis describes slow close on both the seat and lid to stop slamming and protect small fingers, and quick-release hinges that let you lift the seat off for deep cleaning.

It's listed at 0.99 x 18.6 x 14.3 in, and Bemis publishes the fit as 14.3 in wide by 19 in long, saying it fits all standard elongated toilet brands and models. The listing describes it as USA made and built to endure heavy use without cracking, warping, chipping or staining. There's a 1-year manufacturer warranty for US and Canada purchases.

One useful detail buried in the copy: install the seat first to activate the slow close feature. Miss that and you'll think the mechanism is broken.

Why it's last rather than higher. It's the only seat here with no published weight, which makes the build harder to judge against the 5 lb Cachet or the 6.97 lb Linden. And where Mayfair advertises hinges that never loosen, Bemis makes no such claim.

**Pros:**

- The cheapest pick in this set
- Quick-release hinges for full deep cleaning
- Slow close on both seat and lid
- Fit published as 14.3 in by 19 in
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for US and Canada

**Cons:**

- No published weight, so build is hard to compare
- No stay-tight hinge claim, unlike the Mayfair Linden
- Smooth plastic, less substantial than a wood seat
- Slow close only works if the seat is installed first

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5F3RBP?tag=usebeacons-20)

## What actually decides the best elongated toilets?

Most guides to the best elongated toilets compare bowl shape. That's the one thing every product here already shares, so it decides nothing.

The real fork is whether you're replacing the fixture or the seat. Everything else follows from that answer:

- **Replacing the fixture?** Flush volume decides it. 1.28 GPF against 1.6 GPF is a 0.32-gallon difference on every flush, and it's the only hard performance number either Drake publishes.
- **Replacing the seat?** The hinge decides it. Not the plastic, not the shape. A ReadyLatch or quick-release hinge means you can actually clean under the seat; a fixed hinge means you can't without a wrench.
- **Adding a function?** Water temperature decides it. Ambient-only, as on the Brondell, is the entry point.

The second fork is height. Only the 1.6 GPF Drake advertises Universal Height, described as taller than a standard toilet. If mobility is a factor in your household, that spec outranks water savings, full stop.

Third fork, and the one people skip: overall length. Seats here run from 18 in to 20 in on their longest listed dimension. That 2 in spread is the difference between a seat that sits flush and a seat that hangs over the front rim.

## How do you measure before you buy?

Take three measurements before you order anything, because two brands here state that opened seats can't be returned.

1. **Bolt to front rim.** Measure from the centre of the mounting bolts to the outer front edge of the bowl. Around 18.5 in means elongated. Around 16.5 in means round, and no seat here fits.
2. **Bowl width.** Measure across the widest part of the rim. The seats here list widths from 14.1 in to 14.4 in.
3. **Rough-in, fixture only.** Measure from the finished wall to the centre of the closet bolts. Skip this and a new toilet may not sit against the wall.

If your bolt-to-rim measurement lands short of 18.5 in but the bowl is still oval, you probably have a compact elongated bowl. The KOHLER Brevia is the only pick here that names that shape directly.

Two more checks worth thirty seconds each. Look at whether your current seat's hinges mount through the bowl from above, since all four seats here describe top-mount hardware. And note your supply line position if you're considering the Brondell, because a non-electric bidet seat taps that line.

## What the listings don't tell you

Even good listings leave gaps, and knowing which gaps exist keeps you from assuming.

Neither TOTO Drake publishes a warranty in its specifications, while four of the five seats do. That's the reverse of what you'd expect from the price positions. It doesn't mean no coverage exists, only that you won't find the terms on the listing page.

Bowl height is missing as a number on both fixtures. The 1.6 GPF model is described as Universal Height and its overall listed height is 30.1 in against 29 in, but that's the full tank, not the seating surface. If a specific seat height matters medically, you'll need TOTO's own documentation.

Seat material for the Brondell isn't stated either. You get the dimensions and the dual-nozzle description, but nothing on the plastic itself.

And every one of these seven products has a single seller on its listing. That's normal for plumbing fixtures, but it means there's no second offer to compare against.

Finally, the flush and glaze language on both Drakes, TORNADO FLUSH and CEFIONTECT, is TOTO's description of its own technology. It's specific and it's plausible, but it isn't an independently measured figure like GPF is.

## The verdict

If you're gutting a bathroom or your current toilet genuinely flushes badly, buy the TOTO Drake MS776124CEG#01\. It's the only fixture here at 1.28 GPF, it's the only one that includes its SoftClose seat, and at 29 x 28.4 x 17.2 in it's the more compact of the two. It's WASHLET+ ready if you want a bidet later.

If someone in your house struggles to sit down and stand up, buy the 1.6 GPF Drake CST776CSFG#01 instead. Universal Height is the reason, and it's worth accepting 0.32 more gallons per flush and buying a seat separately.

The cutoff between those two is mobility, not money. Nothing else meaningfully separates them.

If the bowl is fine, don't buy a bowl. The KOHLER Cachet ReadyLatch 4636-RL-0 at 5 lb is the seat I'd start with, because the latch means you'll actually clean it. Go to the Mayfair Linden at 6.97 lb if you want wood, the KOHLER Brevia at 0.99 in if your bowl is compact elongated, and the Bemis 7300SLEC 000 if you're outfitting a spare bathroom cheaply. The Brondell Swash Ecoseat is the one to pick if what you actually want is a wash, not a seat.

## FAQ

### Are elongated toilets worth the extra bathroom space?

Elongated toilets are worth the space in most bathrooms, since the added bowl length is roughly 2 in over a round bowl. Both TOTO Drakes describe the elongated bowl as providing added space for comfort. The catch is small bathrooms and tight door swings, where those 2 in project further into the room. Measure your clearance to the opposite wall first.

### Which offers better value, the Bemis or the KOHLER Brevia?

Better value between the Bemis and the Brevia depends on your bowl. The Bemis 7300SLEC 000 is the cheapest pick here and adds quick-release hinges for deep cleaning. The KOHLER Brevia is second-cheapest, weighs 4.2 lb, and is the only seat rated for compact elongated bowls. Compact bowl, take the Brevia. Standard bowl and tight budget, take the Bemis.

### Will an elongated toilet seat fit my existing toilet?

An elongated toilet seat fits if your bolt-to-front-rim measurement is around 18.5 in. The seats here publish fit dimensions between 14.1 in and 14.4 in wide, and up to 20 in long on the Brondell. Bemis states 14.3 in by 19 in fits all standard elongated toilets. Two brands note opened seats can't be returned, so measure before opening.

### Is a non-electric bidet seat worth trying before an electric one?

A non-electric bidet seat is worth trying first if you're unsure about bidets generally. The Brondell Swash Ecoseat gives you dual nozzles and a slow-closing lid with no outlet and no plumber, per Brondell's listing. The compromise is ambient water temperature, meaning whatever your supply line delivers. Cold winters make that noticeable, but it costs far less than committing to a heated unit.

### What's the most common mistake when buying elongated toilets?

The most common mistake when buying elongated toilets is replacing the whole fixture when only the seat has failed. A wobbling, slamming or cracked seat is a swap you can do from above the bowl in minutes. Pulling a 94 lb two-piece toilet, breaking the wax seal and resetting it on the flange is a different project entirely. Diagnose the actual problem first.

Start with the measurement, not the product page. Bolt centre to front rim, and bowl width at the rim. Those two numbers tell you within a minute whether you're shopping for a seat, and if so, which of the four here will sit flush on your bowl. Only then does the fixture question matter.

The TOTO Drake MS776124CEG#01 is the right default for the same reason it's the winner: it's the one purchase that solves flush performance, seating comfort and a future bidet upgrade in a single box, at the lowest published flush volume in this group. Everything else here is a good answer to a smaller question.

*Last updated: September 7, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.*

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