TOTO Neorest vs Kohler Veil
The TOTO Neorest RH and the Kohler Veil are the two integrated smart toilets most luxury buyers end up weighing against each other. Both are sleek one-piece designs from major plumbing brands, both bundle a heated seat, warm-water bidet, dryer, and self-cleaning wand into a sealed unit, and both sit firmly in the four-figure-and-up tier. This is not a question of whether either is good — they both are. It's a question of whether you're paying for TOTO's automatic bowl-and-wand cleaning or for the best-looking toilet in the room.
The core difference comes down to philosophy. TOTO is the company that invented the modern washlet, and Neorest is its luxury smart-toilet line — the toilets where hygiene technology is the headline. On the RH, EWATER+ keeps the bowl and wand hygienic between uses automatically, and the Tornado dual flush, which TOTO describes as gravity-based, uses two nozzles to create a cyclonic rinse. The Kohler Veil leads with design: a sleek, low-slung tankless silhouette that's widely considered one of the best-looking smart toilets you can buy, with the heated seat, warm-water wash, dryer, and self-cleaning wand you'd expect at this price. Both are premium; they just put their money in different places.
| TOTO Neorest RH | Kohler Veil | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,400–$5,100 | $3,500–$6,000 depending on retailer and finish |
| Flush & performance | Gravity-based Tornado dual flush at 1.0 / 0.8 GPF — two nozzles create a centrifugal, cyclonic rinse, per TOTO | Tankless, pump-assisted dual flush at 0.8 / 1.28 GPF, per Kohler; reliable clearing, though TOTO's Tornado flush is the more celebrated system |
| Self-cleaning tech | EWATER+ auto-sanitizes bowl and wand with electrolyzed water; PREMIST wets the bowl before use — the most complete hygiene automation here | UV light and electrolyzed water clean the wand surfaces automatically, per Kohler; no automatic bowl misting is listed to match EWATER+ on the bowl or PREMIST |
| Bidet wash & comfort | Instant tankless warm water, heated seat, warm-air dryer, deodorizer, oscillating/pulsing wash modes, multiple user settings | Warm-water bidet, heated seat, warm-air dryer, adjustable spray and position — strong comfort set, slightly fewer fine-tuning extras than the Neorest |
| Design & auto features | Full auto open/close lid and auto flush; soft, rounded styling that reads more traditional | Full auto open/close and auto flush in one of the sleekest, lowest-profile tankless designs on the market — the styling is the standout |
| Reliability / brand | TOTO — the category originator with the deepest track record in electronic toilets and strong long-term build reputation | Kohler — a major, trusted US plumbing brand with wide support and a strong reliability record |
When to choose each
Choose the TOTO Neorest RH if hygiene technology and flush performance are what you're paying for. EWATER+ sanitizing the bowl and wand automatically between uses is the most complete self-cleaning system in this comparison, the PREMIST function means less sticks to the bowl in the first place, and the Tornado dual flush uses just 1.0 or 0.8 gallons. It's also the pick if you want the deepest track record in electronic toilets — TOTO has been refining the washlet longer than anyone — and you value that engineering pedigree for a fixture you expect to keep for a decade or more. Check stock before you commit, though: TOTO now marks the RH discontinued, and the Neorest RS is the closest match in its current lineup.
Read the full review →Choose the Kohler Veil if design is your top priority and you want the best-looking smart toilet you can put in the room. The low-slung tankless silhouette is genuinely striking, the full auto open/close and auto flush deliver the hands-free experience, and you still get the heated seat, warm-water wash, and dryer that define the tier. With its price able to dip below the Neorest at the right retailer, it's also the pick for buyers who want high-end looks and core smart features without committing to TOTO's EWATER+ hygiene tech — and who'd rather put the budget into a fixture that anchors the bathroom's design.
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Our verdict
Frequently asked questions
Is the TOTO Neorest worth the extra money over the Kohler Veil?
It depends on what you value. The Neorest's premium buys you the most complete self-cleaning system in the category — EWATER+ sanitizes the bowl and wand automatically, and PREMIST reduces buildup — plus TOTO's celebrated Tornado flush and the deepest track record in electronic toilets. If hygiene automation and flush performance are your priorities, yes, it's worth it. If you mainly want the look and the core smart features, the Veil delivers those for potentially less.
Does the Kohler Veil have anything like TOTO's EWATER+?
Partly. Kohler says the Veil's self-cleaning function uses UV light and electrolyzed water to clean the wand surfaces automatically. On the RH, TOTO applies EWATER+ to both the wand and the bowl, and a pre-mist wets the bowl before use; Kohler lists no bowl-misting feature for the Veil. So both keep the wash nozzle hygienic, but only the Neorest lists automatic bowl cleaning too.
Are both of these one-piece tankless toilets?
Both are one-piece integrated smart toilets with no separate tank on the back, which is part of why both look so clean and modern compared to a traditional toilet. Only the Veil is tankless: Kohler lists a direct water supply and pump-assisted flushing. The Neorest RH has its tank built into the unit (TOTO's manual notes the toilet can't flush while that tank is filling), and TOTO calls the RH's Tornado flush gravity-based. Both still need a 120V GFCI outlet nearby for power, both sit on a standard rough-in, and both are best installed by a plumber given their weight and the electrical connection.