Best Toilets With Soft Close Seats: Top Picks in 2026

The TOTO Drake II earns the top spot by combining a 1000 gram MaP-tested Double Cyclone flush at a water-saving 1.28 GPF with a factory-matched SoftClose seat that lowers without a sound, making it the most complete toilet-plus-seat package in its class.

The Drake II runs a Double Cyclone rinse that uses two nozzles instead of a standard rim channel to direct water powerfully around the bowl. That design earned TOTO a top 1000 gram score on the MaP flush test, meaning it clears the maximum 1000 grams of solid waste in a single flush on 1.28 gallons, which is 20 percent less water than the old federal 1.6 GPF standard. The 3-inch flush valve opens fully and closes cleanly, so the flush is decisive and the valve does not drag or leak. TOTO's CeFiONtect glaze, a smooth nano-ion ceramic coating that resists waste and staining, lines the bowl and makes cleaning easier over the toilet's lifespan.

The included SoftClose SS114 seat is precisely matched to the elongated bowl shape. The damped hinge mechanism slows the lid from nearly vertical to fully closed in about three seconds without any slamming, and the seat lifts off the hinges with a simple push-button release for thorough cleaning of the bolt area. At 16.125 inches the bowl is in the Universal Height range that meets ADA guidelines, so it suits seniors, taller adults and anyone with knee or hip strain. Owners consistently report the flush is decisive on the first push and the SoftClose hinge stays functional for years without stiffening or losing damping force. For buyers who want to understand the full TOTO lineup, see our guide to the best TOTO toilets.

The TOTO UltraMax II combines the cleanest silhouette in the TOTO lineup with a factory SoftClose seat and a Double Cyclone flush system that needs nothing extra from the buyer: both the bowl and the seat are ready to go from the same box.

The UltraMax II achieves the seamless look by molding tank and bowl into a single vitreous china unit. That eliminates the bolt hardware, rubber gasket and sealant joint at the tank-to-bowl connection that collects grime on two-piece toilets, making the cleaning routine noticeably easier. The Double Cyclone nozzles still drive a strong 1.28 GPF flush that scored 800 grams on the MaP protocol, which handles typical residential waste without issue. CeFiONtect glaze coats the interior bowl surfaces to resist staining. The included SoftClose seat has the same damped hinge found on the Drake II.

Owner reports emphasize how much easier the one-piece body is to wipe down and note that the SoftClose lid works reliably over years of daily use. The trade-off against the Drake II is a lower MaP score; 800 grams handles normal use but does not have the same margin on heavy waste days. For households with four or more people or a history of clogs, the Drake II is the more conservative choice. For one- and two-person households who prioritize ease of cleaning and a clean visual line, the UltraMax II is the stronger pick. See our guide to the best flushing one-piece toilets for more options in this format.

The TOTO Aquia IV brings TOTO's most water-efficient residential flush to a two-piece elongated platform that includes a factory SoftClose seat, with a 0.8 GPF option for liquid waste that makes it among the most frugal EPA WaterSense-certified toilets on the market.

The Aquia IV introduced TOTO's Tornado Cyclone flushing technology to the dual-flush format. Instead of a single inlet nozzle, two jets on the rim direct water in a rotating pattern that covers the bowl wall thoroughly on both the 0.8 GPF partial flush and the 1.28 GPF full flush. The full flush earned a 1000 gram MaP score, which means it matches the Drake II's clearing power for solid waste while the partial flush drops to 0.8 gallons for liquid waste only. That combination can reduce annual toilet water use by 25 to 30 percent compared to a 1.28 GPF single-flush toilet, depending on flush frequency. The CeFiONtect glaze protects the bowl interior.

The factory SoftClose seat operates identically to the Drake II's seat, with a damped lid descent and push-button seat release. The dual-button actuator on the tank lid is clearly labeled and intuitive once you use it twice, though some users initially find it less familiar than a standard side handle. Owners note the partial flush is quiet and the bowl clears cleanly even on the low-water 0.8 GPF cycle, though in homes with older cast-iron drain lines, using the partial flush exclusively for longer runs can occasionally slow drainage. For buyers interested in all the dual-flush options, see our guide to the best dual-flush toilets.

The Kohler Highline sells toilet-only, but pairing it with Kohler's own Cachet Quiet-Close seat creates the most cost-effective toilet-plus-soft-close-seat combination available, with a 1000 gram MaP score at 1.28 GPF and a seat engineered to match the Highline's elongated bowl precisely.

The Highline's Class Five canister flush uses a 3.25-inch valve diameter that opens wider and faster than a standard 2-inch flapper valve, driving a high-volume rinse that earned a 1000 gram MaP score at 1.28 GPF. That score ties the Drake II on flush clearing power, making this one of the strongest-flushing value toilets available. The canister also resists the slow water waste that plagues worn rubber flappers, since it seals on a ceramic disc rather than rubber. The Comfort Height bowl at 16.5 inches clears ADA guidelines and brings the seat to roughly 17 inches off the floor, which reduces the knee-bend strain that standard-height bowls cause.

Kohler's Cachet Quiet-Close seat is the natural pairing for this bowl. It uses a Quiet-Close hinge with a built-in damper that lowers the lid silently, Quick-Release hinges that pop the seat off for cleaning around the bolt holes, and a Grip-Tight bumper system on the underside of the seat that keeps it from sliding or rocking on the bowl. It is sold in the same color finishes as the Highline, so biscuit, white and almond buyers can match both parts exactly. The Highline is also the most commonly stocked toilet at plumbing supply houses in North America, which means parts, replacements and professional support are uniformly available. For more Kohler picks, see our guide to the best Kohler toilets.

The Kohler Cimarron offers the same Class Five 1000 gram MaP flush platform as the Highline in a slightly more sculpted two-piece silhouette, available in Kohler's widest range of legacy colors, making it the pick for buyers who need to match an existing bathroom color scheme and want a proper soft-close seat to go with it.

The Cimarron shares the Class Five canister platform with the Highline, so the flush performance is the same: a 3.25-inch canister opens fully for a high-volume rinse that clears at the 1000 gram MaP maximum on 1.28 GPF. The visual difference is a slightly curved tank profile and a more defined bowl base that suits traditional and transitional bathroom designs. It is available in Kohler's legacy color palette alongside white, which makes it the correct choice when a builder-grade biscuit or almond bathroom needs a fixture that matches without a full remodel.

Pairing it with the Kohler Cachet Quiet-Close seat in a matched color gives the full soft-close experience: the damped lid descends silently, the Grip-Tight bumpers keep the seat from rocking, and the Quick-Release hinges allow the seat to be pulled off for cleaning in seconds. Because the Cachet is designed specifically for Kohler elongated bowls, the fitment is flush around the rim edge rather than showing an overlap gap as a universal seat sometimes does. For a full Kohler comparison, our Kohler toilet guide covers the full current lineup.

The American Standard Champion 4 pairs a 4-inch accelerator flush valve with a 2.375-inch fully glazed trapway to achieve near-legendary clog resistance, and adding American Standard's EverClean slow-close seat gives the combination a quiet lid that matches the toilet's own finish warranty.

The Champion 4 uses a 4-inch flush valve diameter rather than the 2-inch or 3-inch valves found on most gravity-flush toilets. That larger opening allows a higher water volume to release in a shorter time, creating a powerful surge that clears the bowl in one flush. The 2.375-inch fully glazed trapway is the widest trapway of any major consumer toilet, and the ceramic glaze extends through the trapway exit so waste moves through without friction. American Standard backs the claim with a "Champion 4 Flushing System" guarantee. The MaP score is 1000 grams on a single flush, matching the best two-piece competition, but at 1.6 GPF rather than 1.28 GPF.

The higher water use is the honest trade-off here. A family that uses the toilet ten times daily at 1.6 GPF uses 5,840 gallons per year versus 4,672 gallons at 1.28 GPF, a difference that adds up on water bills. Where that trade-off makes sense is in homes that have had recurring clogs with 1.28 GPF toilets, or homes with older plumbing where drain slope is marginal. Adding the American Standard EverClean slow-close elongated seat -- which includes an antimicrobial surface treatment plus a damped-close hinge -- brings the quiet-lid feature to the Champion 4 platform. See our deep dive in the American Standard Champion 4 review.

The American Standard Cadet 3 hits the 1000 gram MaP score at an EPA WaterSense-certified 1.28 GPF and is the least expensive toilet on this list to combine with a quality slow-close seat, making it the clear choice when budget is the primary constraint.

The Cadet 3's 3-inch flush valve is one tier below the Champion 4's 4-inch accelerator, but the fully glazed EverClean-coated bowl interior and 2.125-inch trapway clear at the 1000 gram MaP maximum on 1.28 GPF in published testing. American Standard developed the Cadet 3 flush technology specifically to max out the MaP clearing standard on the minimum water, and the result has been verified across multiple independent test rounds. The Right Height bowl at 16.5 inches is ADA-compliant and reaches roughly 17 inches with a standard seat.

The pairing strategy here is to add an American Standard EverClean Slow-Close elongated seat, which carries American Standard's EverClean antimicrobial surface treatment across both the seat and lid surfaces, meaning the slow-close hinge and the germ-reducing coating come from the same brand in a matched finish. The Cadet 3 is also widely stocked at home centers and plumbing supply houses, which makes the combination easy to complete in a single trip or order. For full details on the Cadet 3 on its own merits, see our American Standard Cadet 3 review.

The Woodbridge T-0001 offers a fully skirted one-piece silhouette with a concealed trapway and an included slow-close elongated seat, at a price point that makes it the most affordable entry to the modern-design category with soft-close included in the box.

The T-0001's fully skirted trapway conceals all the porcelain curves on the toilet's exterior, leaving a flat panel that is easy to wipe clean. The tank integrates into the back of the one-piece body, so there is no exposed tank-to-bowl connection, and the flush button sits on the top of the tank lid in a flush-mount chrome ring. The included slow-close seat uses a hydraulic damper that lowers the lid without slamming, and the seat attachment uses a standard bolt spacing that makes aftermarket replacement straightforward if the hinges ever wear.

The 800 gram MaP score is honest and sufficient for a one-to-two-person household, but a large family generating heavy daily waste should look at the Drake II or Champion 4 instead. The T-0001 is one of the few toilets in its price range that bundles a genuine soft-close seat in the same package, which saves both the time of a separate order and the risk of choosing a seat that does not match the bowl shape. Owners report good flush consistency and praise the cleaning ease of the skirted exterior, with occasional notes about the seat hinge damping wearing down after three to four years, at which point an aftermarket replacement seat costs little. For the full Woodbridge lineup, see our Woodbridge toilet guide.

The Swiss Madison Concorde pairs a fully floating wall-hung elongated bowl with an included soft-close seat, delivering the cleanest possible floor line and an adjustable installation height that no floor-mounted toilet can match.

Wall-hung toilets mount entirely off the floor on a concealed steel carrier frame bolted to wall studs. The tank hides inside the wall cavity behind a drywall panel, and only the flush actuator plate is visible on the wall surface. That arrangement floats the bowl in the air and leaves the floor beneath it completely open, which makes mopping and cleaning effortless compared to any floor-mounted toilet. The installation height is set at rough-in, and with a 15 to 19 inch adjustment range the Concorde can be mounted at a height that suits a wheelchair user, a child or a very tall adult, which no floor-mounted toilet can offer.

The included soft-close seat is a genuine slow-descent hinge rather than a simple non-slam bumper, so the lid descends silently rather than just catching at the last inch. The MaP flush data for wall-hung models is more limited than for floor-mounted residential toilets, and the Concorde's published clearing performance is lower than the TOTO and Kohler picks, which is a genuine limitation to acknowledge. For households where design and adjustable height are the primary goals and flush volume is adequate rather than exceptional, the Concorde is the right answer. Wall-hung installation requires an in-wall carrier frame and is not a DIY-friendly weekend project if the wall is already drywalled.

The Gerber Viper is a dependable two-piece elongated toilet with a consistent owner reputation for reliable flushing and long-term leak-free operation, making it the most overlooked option on this list for buyers who want a solid mid-range bowl and plan to add their own quality soft-close seat.

Gerber is a plumbing-trade brand rather than a retail chain brand, which means it is specified frequently by professional plumbers for residential projects where reliability over a long service life matters more than marketing. The Viper runs a siphon jet flush through a 3-inch tower flush valve and consistently earns an 800 gram MaP result, which clears ordinary residential waste reliably without reaching the 1000 gram tier that the Drake II and Champion 4 achieve. For a standard household with normal daily use the 800 gram result is adequate; the 1000 gram gap matters for larger households or heavier use patterns.

Because the Viper is sold without a seat, the buyer has full freedom to choose any quality elongated soft-close seat. The Kohler Cachet Quiet-Close, Bemis 1200SLOWT or TOTO SoftClose SS114 all fit standard elongated bowl dimensions and all carry their own manufacturer warranties independently of the toilet. That separation is actually a practical advantage for anyone who wants a specific seat material, hinge style or color that differs from what a factory bundle would provide. The Gerber Viper is the pick when the goal is a dependable, low-maintenance bowl platform from a professional-grade brand at a sensible mid-range spend.