# Toto Washlet S5

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/toto-washlet-s5
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/bidets
- Placement: #3 of 15 in Bidets, A tier
- Brand: Toto
- LP on this board: 730
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:44:19.400Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Slightly less powerful than the C5 but still offers a heated seat, adjustable spray, and very easy installation.

## For

- Easy installation
- Heated seat
- Adjustable wash settings
- Quiet operation
- Multiple presets

## Against

- Slightly higher price than the C3

## Evidence

Consolidated from 39 cited sources across 27 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/bidets | u/Boon24 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/bidets/comments/1mxit7y/is_toto_s5_washlet_drake_toilet_worth_it_for_1k/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Premier Bidets | John Grant | B | https://premierbidets.com/blogs/news/toto-ks5-vs-s5-whats-the-difference?srsltid=AfmBOoqUxSIyRWhO6n_34I3et0YB2UifHEGLFyU51FbW3IYvatH3NiYL | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCrf7iDZAuA | fetched and confirmed |
| Eunoia Home | Helya Golzar | B | https://www.e-unoia.com/blogs/toto/toto-washlet-s5-washlet-bidet-seat-sw3446-01?srsltid=AfmBOoo2TDUtslP2bkcayQuztUQFztk8fGzouV-LwZs8tMNyQWRuqooC | fetched and confirmed |
| Splashes | Gabriel Forbes | B | https://splashes.com/blogs/articles/elevate-your-bathroom-experience-with-the-new-toto-s5-and-s2-washlets?srsltid=AfmBOoqcHHqL-tKka_ZmOWOzE4LD10PfumzMmF7yO6JFw2tZn2Q_3uLh | fetched and confirmed |
| Appliances Online | appliancesonline.com.au | B | https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/product/toto-s5-d-shape-washlet-bidet-toilet-seat-tcf34220gau/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Premier Bidets | 180 Marketing | B | https://premierbidets.com/blogs/news/bidet-toilet-seat-reviews?srsltid=AfmBOopLpwdAn7HP_vYW9M6ALkN514zeOwnEjXaDjeCYOnh-GidE9Gx2 | fetched and confirmed |
| CleanBathTech | cleanbathtech.com | B | https://cleanbathtech.com/blog/toto-washlet-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Anna Perling | C | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-bidet/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Eunoia Home | Helya Golzar | B | https://www.e-unoia.com/blogs/toto/toto-washlet-s5-vs-s2-which-one-should-you-choose?srsltid=AfmBOooYjkje9yA68N6xxf2zcloLWtogYzN7jTytKPPQGIt1YlSsz1oV | fetched and confirmed |
| Majestic Flush | MajesticFlush | C | https://majesticflush.com/blogs/bidet-toilets/toto-washlet-s5-review?srsltid=AfmBOooMxE4C0gBQVCc9PKj1-8MtfNdbcGPafYrrPAd-MRakuFWh3BsL | fetched and confirmed |
| Plumbing Planet | Charisse Payne | B | https://www.plumbingplanet.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-toto-washlet-bidet-seats-elevate-your-bathroom-experience?srsltid=AfmBOoorrT7OaqbjEaZtbCKorGaeqRTexkIT1FB0EwCb16euv-yb7O-z | fetched and confirmed |
| Manybidets | manybidets.com | B | https://www.manybidets.com/blog/toto-costco-bidet-vs-s5-top-10-differences/?srsltid=AfmBOooHOVfwVnDUTH9Hfi8z9H5YMf_bRB0YgD0MNTrwWxuQKI8CBqu6 | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DRXZpS7Cb8D/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Tech Review | Best Tech Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59HPo8rc1k0 | fetched and confirmed |
| 4KGearLab | 4KGearLab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W0-ZEwwFwM | fetched and confirmed |
| Atony | Atony | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU6oeFmw3ms | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | Alder & Jade Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGC-yGo7ixw | fetched and confirmed |
| BidetKing | BidetKing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOGpHzmH1qg | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | Alder & Jade Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKFEEAMkS2E | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO9UHfw73JU | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | Alder & Jade Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jOyYHH18U | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | Alder & Jade Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2DKQtl3kd0 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Lab Daily | The Lab Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWT1hD_aTTI | fetched and confirmed |
| Lab Review | Lab Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd_4a4kIenY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech doc | Tech doc | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdSfwQoo0HI | fetched and confirmed |
| The Lab Daily | The Lab Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7FuN1O8n9I | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4qPouv-FQ | fetched and confirmed |
| BidetKing | BidetKing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fhRIhLyzik | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuRKznlYZKw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Finds And Reviews | Tech Finds And Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmumPE2mqtQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Buys Reviewed | Best Buys Reviewed | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvOi_e1cn90 | fetched and confirmed |
| Truthify | Truthify | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKxdQ0kYxWM | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Daily | The Review Daily | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyefu5yRwto | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | kappadappa | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGC-yGo7ixw#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Many Bidets | Many Bidets | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZkrPHR3tV0&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Many Bidets | Many Bidets | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZkrPHR3tV0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Many Bidets | Many Bidets | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=827XmA5DZwM | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | - | - | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/what-to-buy/g32145414/best-bidets/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Toto Washlet C5 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/toto-washlet-c5 |
| 2 | Coway Bidetmega 500S | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/coway-bidetmega-500s |
| 4 | Brondell Swash 1400 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brondell-swash-1400 |
| 5 | Bio Bidet BB-2000 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/bio-bidet-bb-2000 |
| 6 | Brondell Swash SE400 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/brondell-swash-se400 |
| 7 | Ultra Nova (Kohler) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/ultra-nova-kohler |
| 8 | Kohler Puretide | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/kohler-puretide |
| 13 | Duravit SensoWash Arcova | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/duravit-sensowash-arcova |
| 14 | Brondell Swash 1200 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/brondell-swash-1200 |
| 15 | Brondell Swash LE99 Advanced Bidet | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/brondell-swash-le99-advanced-bidet |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/bidets.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Toto Washlet S5 for?

The Toto Washlet S5 is for people who want Toto's reliability with a more premium feature set. It sits in A tier at rank 3, shares the reliable warm-water delivery and quiet motor of the Toto Washlet C5, and carries a solid warranty. If you do not need the extra features, the Toto Washlet C5 is the only S tier product on our bidets board and costs less. If spray strength is your priority, the Coway Bidetmega 500S in A tier has the strongest pressure.

### Should I buy the Toto Washlet S5 or the Toto Washlet C5?

Buy the Toto Washlet C5 unless a specific premium feature on the Toto Washlet S5 matters to you. Both deliver reliable warm water from a quiet motor, and the C5 ranks higher on our board at S tier. The S5 costs more, which is its only recorded drawback, so the extra spend only pays if you want the upgraded feature set.

### How long does the Toto Washlet S5 last?

Our research recorded no durability failures for the Toto Washlet S5. Reviewers describe its warm-water delivery as reliable and its motor as quiet, and it carries a solid warranty. Toto is the most consistent brand on our board, with the Toto Washlet C5 also praised for long-lasting firmware updates.

### Does the Toto Washlet S5 need an electrical outlet?

Yes. The Toto Washlet S5 is an electric seat and its warm water and heated functions draw power. Fit it near a grounded GFCI outlet, as most bathroom codes require. If the nearest outlet is across the room, plan for an electrician before buying.

### Does the Toto Washlet S5 fit my toilet?

Electric seats come in round and elongated versions, so measure from the seat bolts to the front of the bowl before ordering. Most two-piece toilets work. One-piece toilets with a tank that curves forward can block the seat or its side controls, so check the clearance behind the seat bolts.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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