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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
    Based on solid- and liquid-waste removal, bowl-cleaning at 35 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) water pressure, and noise.
  • Solid waste removal
    The ability to move simulated waste through the bowl and trap.
  • Noise
    Flush quietness without the seat.
  • Bowl cleaning
    How well flushing cleaned the bowl's front and sides.
  • 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

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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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.

Toilet buying guide

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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