Bidet Seats
Bidet & Smart Seats
A good bidet seat is the single biggest comfort-and-hygiene upgrade most bathrooms can make — but the gap between a $60 attachment and an $800 smart seat is huge. Here's how to find the one that's right for you, and the models we'd actually buy.
Our top picks
Refreshed for 2026
Best Overall
Alpha JX2
Coil-heated · elongated/round
★★★★★
- Endless instant-heated water
- Top-rated value among premium seats
- Round or elongated fit
Best Value
Brondell Swash 1400
Stainless nozzle · elongated/round
★★★★★
- ~90% of the TOTO experience for less
- Dual stainless nozzles + dryer
- Nightlight + remote
Best Premium
TOTO Washlet S5
Tankless heat · new for 2026
★★★★★
- Endless warm water, low profile
- Auto open/close + air deodorizer
- 4 user presets
Browse our in-depth bidet buying guides below — each researched the way described on our method page.
What actually matters when you're choosing
- Water heating type — instant/tankless (endless warm water) beats a small reservoir tank
- Fit: round vs elongated, and the distance from your seat bolts to the bowl edge
- Nozzle material (stainless resists buildup) and self-cleaning
- Heated seat, warm-air dryer, deodorizer, and remote vs side-panel control
- A nearby GFCI outlet — electric seats need power
Prefer a no-electricity option? Non-electric attachments and handheld sprayers still get you most of the cleanliness benefit for a fraction of the price — we cover those too.