Toto Washlet S5 - Best Overall Bidet Seat

The Toto Washlet S5 represents the pinnacle of bidet seat design and functionality. It excels in delivering a comfortable, customizable, and clean experience. The centerpiece is its excellent remote control, which intelligently separates daily-use buttons on the front from less-frequent settings on the back, eliminating the need to constantly flip the device. The spray is both effective and notably quieter than many competitors, with adjustable pressure, temperature, and five nozzle positions. Users can save their preferred combination of these settings across four distinct user presets. A significant upgrade is the instant hot water heater, which eliminates the waiting time and limited reservoir of tank-style heaters, providing warm water for as long as needed while being more energy-efficient.

The seat includes thoughtful features like an automatic deodorizer, a night-light, and a bowl pre-mist, all of which can be enabled or disabled based on preference. It also features two eco-modes: one that learns household patterns to reduce seat heat during inactive periods, and another for scheduling heat shut-offs. The integration with Toto toilets is seamless, especially on models with a dedicated rear routing hole for a clean installation. While the remote is superb, its absence means no backup controls exist on the seat itself. The included plastic T-fitting is functional but lacks the premium look of chrome fittings found on other models. Despite its high price, the Toto Washlet S5 justifies the cost through unparalleled build quality, a comprehensive suite of well-executed features, and a user experience that is both luxurious and practical.