TOTO makes a genuinely confusing number of toilets. Drake, Drake II, Entrada, Aquia, Ultramax, Nexus, Carlyle, Legato, wall-hung systems, and at the top of the range the NEOREST integrated units — plus a whole separate catalogue of WASHLET seats that attach to many of them.
The lineup makes much more sense once you see that it's organised along two axes: how the toilet is built, and which of TOTO's shared technologies it carries. Here's the map.
The shared technology, first
Several features appear across many TOTO models regardless of price, and understanding them removes most of the confusion from a spec sheet.
- Tornado Flush — a flushing design that uses angled nozzles to create a swirling action around the bowl rather than a rim of holes. Fewer places for residue to collect, and a bowl wash that covers more surface.
- CEFIONTECT — an ultra-smooth ceramic glaze that gives waste and mineral deposits less to cling to. It doesn't replace cleaning, but it meaningfully reduces how hard you have to work at it.
- Universal Height — a seat height closer to a standard chair, which most adults find more comfortable than a traditional low bowl. Worth confirming on the spec sheet, because TOTO offers both heights in several lines.
- WASHLET+ — a designation for models designed to conceal the WASHLET seat's water supply and cord, so a bidet seat installs without visible connections.
Two-piece: Entrada, Drake and Drake II
The two-piece models — separate tank and bowl — are TOTO's volume sellers, and for most bathrooms they're the sensible pick.
Entrada is the entry point: a straightforward, well-made two-piece without the full suite of technologies. It's the model to look at when you need reliable and unfussy, for a rental unit or a basement bathroom.
Drake is the workhorse the brand is known for, widely specified by trades, with a large flush valve and a reputation built on doing the job without drama. Drake II is the higher-efficiency evolution, pairing a lower flush volume with Tornado Flush.
If you're weighing a Drake against the obvious North American alternative, we compared them directly in TOTO Drake vs Kohler Cimarron.
Dual-flush and skirted: Aquia
Aquia is TOTO's dual-flush line, offering a reduced-volume flush for liquid waste and a full flush for solids. Current generations use a skirted design — the trapway is concealed behind a smooth outer wall, so there's no ridged porcelain to clean around. That single detail is why a lot of people choose it.
The trade-off with skirted bowls is installation: they typically require a mounting system rather than sitting on standard flange bolts, and rough-in tolerance is less forgiving. See Drake vs Aquia IV compared for the practical differences, and our rough-in measuring guide before you order either.
One-piece: Ultramax, Nexus, Carlyle and Legato
One-piece toilets fuse tank and bowl into a single ceramic casting. There's no seam to clean, the profile is lower and more contemporary, and installation is a single lift rather than two.
Within TOTO's one-piece range, the differences are mostly styling and how much technology comes along:
- Ultramax II — the classic one-piece, softly traditional lines, Tornado Flush and CEFIONTECT.
- Nexus — cleaner and more compact, a good fit for smaller bathrooms wanting a modern read.
- Carlyle II — skirted and distinctly contemporary, often paired with a WASHLET.
- Legato — a sculptural, high-design profile for bathrooms where the toilet is visible from the room.
One-piece models cost more than the two-piece equivalents and are heavier to handle. If a bathroom is upstairs and awkward to reach, factor that in.
Wall-hung systems
TOTO also offers wall-hung bowls that mount to an in-wall carrier with a concealed tank. The floor stays clear, the room reads larger, and cleaning underneath becomes trivial. The commitment is structural: the carrier is framed into the wall during construction, so this is a decision made at the start of a renovation, not the end. Our wall-hung toilet guide covers what the carrier involves.
WASHLET seats and NEOREST
The WASHLET is TOTO's bidet seat, and it's what most people mean when they talk about a TOTO experience. It replaces a standard seat and adds warm water cleansing, a heated seat, and depending on the model a warm-air dryer, deodoriser, automatic lid and remote control. It needs a nearby GFCI outlet, which is worth planning during electrical rough-in even if you buy the seat later. We compared the main tiers in the WASHLET S5 vs S7 vs S7A guide, and the connection details in what a WASHLET is and how T40 connections work.
NEOREST is the integrated flagship: bowl and bidet functions engineered as one object rather than a seat added to a toilet. Automatic lid, automatic flush, self-cleaning cycles and a sculptural form with no visible tank. It's the most expensive way to buy a toilet and it looks like nothing else in the room. Browse the range in smart toilets.
Which line fits you
- Rental, basement, budget-conscious: Entrada or Drake.
- Main family bathroom, best value: Drake II — the technology without the one-piece premium.
- Hate cleaning around the trapway: Aquia IV or a skirted one-piece.
- Contemporary ensuite: Carlyle II or Legato, ideally WASHLET+ ready.
- New construction, small room, maximum effect: wall-hung with an in-wall tank.
- No compromises: NEOREST.
Whichever direction you go, measure the rough-in before ordering. It's the one number that makes a beautiful toilet unusable. The full range is in toilets.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Drake and Drake II?
Drake II is the higher-efficiency version, using a lower flush volume paired with Tornado Flush. The original Drake remains popular with trades for its simplicity and long-standing parts availability. Both are two-piece.
Can I add a WASHLET to any TOTO toilet?
Most standard-shape TOTO bowls accept a WASHLET, but fit depends on bowl shape and mounting, and the tidiest result comes from a WASHLET+ model designed to conceal the supply and cord. Check the compatibility notes on the seat's spec sheet against your specific bowl.
Is a one-piece toilet better than a two-piece?
It's easier to clean and looks more contemporary, but it isn't functionally better. Two-piece models cost less, are lighter to install, and in many cases carry the same flushing technology. Choose on looks, budget and installation access.
Does a WASHLET need an electrical outlet?
Yes — a grounded GFCI outlet within reach of the toilet. If you're renovating, have the electrician add one during rough-in even if the bidet seat is a later purchase. Retrofitting an outlet into a finished bathroom is the annoying way to do it.