Toilets

What's behind our toilet Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 26 models in toilets to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Overall score is based on solid-waste, liquid-waste, bowl-cleaning at 35 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure, and noise.
Solid waste removal
Solid waste removal is the ability to move simulated waste through bowl and trap.
Liquid waste removal
Liquid waste removal is how fully each flush removed colored liquid.
Noise
Noise is flush quietness without seat.
Bowl cleaning
Bowl cleaning is water height and how well flushing cleaned front and sides.
Type
Under type, G is gravity, P is pressure-assist.
Gallons per flush
The amount of water used per flush in gallons.

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Recommended toilets are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Toilets Ratings

Find out which Toilets scored the best on our tests. Our tests are based not only on government and industry standards but also on standards our specialists think should apply, which re-create the experience you will have with the product.

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When shopping for a toilet, don't assume that a high price tag assures top performance. Among single- and dual-flush toilets, our top overall scorers were priced about midway in the group. Toilets are flushing away about 30 percent of all residential water in U.S. homes, so it's not surprising that water conservation remains a major issue. If you're looking for information about toilets, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ toilet reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our toilet buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and toilet reviews to help you choose the best toilet for your needs.

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Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

Toilet buying guide

When shopping for a toilet, don't assume that a high price tag assures top performance. Among single- and dual-flush models, our top overall scorers were priced about midway in the group.

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