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TOTO Washlet S5 vs TUSHY Classic 3.0
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Bidet Attachments and Seats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The TOTO Washlet S5 is the most refined warm-water seat of the four and the one to buy if budget allows. If it doesn't, the TUSHY Classic 3.0 delivers most of the real-world benefit for a fraction of the cost.
TOTO Washlet S5
Buy itTOTO's current Washlet S5: instantaneous continuous warm water, self-cleaning wand, and a polished feature set.
- Instantaneous water heater delivers continuous warm water
- EWATER+ electrolyzed-water wand cleaning and PREMIST bowl spray keep hygiene largely automatic
- Tankless profile TOTO says is 19% slimmer, heated seat, deodorizer, nightlight, and a remote with personalized settings for up to four users
- Costs several times what a good attachment does, and needs a power outlet near the toilet
- Warm-air dryer is gentle by design, so you may still finish with a pat of paper
TUSHY Classic 3.0
Buy itA simple bidet attachment: install in about ten minutes, pressure control and a nozzle adjuster for aim, and no electricity.
- TUSHY says it installs in 10 minutes or less on most standard toilets, with no outlet needed
- Pressure control plus a precision nozzle adjuster for aiming the spray
- Self-cleaning SmartSpray nozzle rinses before and after each use and retracts when off
- Connects to the cold water line, so the spray is at tap temperature, which takes some getting used to in winter
- Controls sit beside the bowl, so check clearance in tight bathrooms
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| TOTO Washlet S5 Our pick | TUSHY Classic 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Households ready to invest in the full warm-water experience who want the most refined seat of the four | First-time bidet users, renters, and anyone who wants most of the benefit for a fraction of the cost of an electric seat |
| Price tier | $$$$ · flagship | $ · budget |
| Type | Electric bidet seat | Non-electric attachment |
| Warm water | Instantaneous, continuous | None - tap temperature |
| Heated seat & dryer | Both | Neither |
| Nozzle hygiene | EWATER+ wand cleaning, PREMIST bowl spray | Self-cleaning nozzle, Schmutz Shield |
| Installation | Replace seat, needs outlet | Tool-free, about 10 minutes |
| Controls | Remote, settings for four users | Pressure control + nozzle adjuster |
| Warranty | Not verified | One year |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the TOTO Washlet S5 if
households ready to invest in the full warm-water experience who want the most refined seat of the four.
Know before buying: costs several times what a good attachment does, and needs a power outlet near the toilet.
Pick the TUSHY Classic 3.0 if
first-time bidet users, renters, and anyone who wants most of the benefit for a fraction of the cost of an electric seat.
Know before buying: connects to the cold water line, so the spray is at tap temperature, which takes some getting used to in winter.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the TOTO Washlet S5 - TOTO's current Washlet S5: instantaneous continuous warm water, self-cleaning wand, and a polished feature set. Choose the TUSHY Classic 3.0 instead if first-time bidet users, renters, and anyone who wants most of the benefit for a fraction of the cost of an electric seat.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Bidet Attachments and Seats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).