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Brondell Swash 1400 vs Toto Washlet S7A

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Toto Washlet S7A comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Buyers who want the best bidet seat available and treat the bathroom as a place worth investing in — especially households of three or more who will use the four user presets. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Brondell Swash 1400
Ranked #2 in Best Bidets
Brondell Swash 1400
$439

The Swash 1400 has been Brondell's flagship for years and continues to offer the best feature density under $500 — heated seat, tankless warm water, dual stainless nozzles, air dryer, oscillation, and a wireless remote. Techlicious's three-star review hangs entirely on a brief cold-water start-up; everything past that first second is genuinely competitive with seats costing twice as much.

Strengths
  • — Dual stainless-steel nozzles with Nozzle Clean+ self-rinse cycle resist mineral buildup better than the plastic nozzles on most competitors at this price
  • — Tankless on-demand warm water lasts about two minutes per session — longer than reservoir-style seats from SmartBidet and lower-end Bio Bidet models
  • — Wireless programmable remote stores two user presets plus a one-touch auto wash-and-dry cycle
Watch-outs
  • — Initial cold-water spray for a few seconds before warm water arrives — Techlicious called it 'a deal-breaker, especially at this price point'
  • — Warm air dryer takes longer than competitors and reviewers report it doesn't fully dry
  • — LED nightlight has no sensor or brightness adjustment — it is on or off
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Toto Washlet S7A
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Bidets
Toto Washlet S7A
$1,289

Toto's S7A replaces the legendary S550e and quietly improves nearly every fault buyers complained about: it adds a seamless seat, four presets instead of two, a slimmer rear profile, and an upgraded two-year warranty. The instant tankless heater, EWATER+ sanitization, and auto-open lid put it firmly at the top of the heap — if you can stomach the price.

Strengths
  • — Tankless instant water heater delivers unlimited warm water — no awkward cold-water blast at the start of a wash
  • — EWATER+ electrolyzed-water mist sanitizes the wand and bowl before and after every use
  • — Four user presets (doubled from the S550e) let a household of four save personalized temperature, pressure, and nozzle-position combos
Watch-outs
  • — At $1,289 elongated it is one of the most expensive bidet seats on the market
  • — Installation typically takes an hour and Toto recommends a plumber if you are not handy with water lines and outlets
  • — The handset's pearl-white block-style remote is large and visually dominant on most bathroom walls
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How they stack up

Brondell Swash 1400

Saves roughly $850 versus the Toto Washlet S7A while matching it on most everyday features — heated seat, warm water, dryer, oscillation, wireless remote. You give up Toto's instant water heater (the Swash 1400 has a brief cold-water start), EWATER+ sanitization, auto-open lid, and seamless seat. Against the Luxe Bidet NEO 320, the Swash is more expensive but adds heating, drying, and electrical convenience — a category gap, not a head-to-head pick.

Toto Washlet S7A

Sits clearly above the Brondell Swash 1400 on raw feature count — the Swash has stainless-steel nozzles and a sittable lid, but no instant heating, no EWATER+, no auto-open lid, and no seamless seat. Both share tankless warm water, oscillating wash, and a wireless remote, but the S7A's instant heater eliminates the Swash's well-documented cold-spray delay.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBrondell Swash 1400Toto Washlet S7A
TypeElectric bidet seatSmart toilet seat
ElectricYesYes
Water SourceCold-only (tankless heater)Cold-only (instant heater)
Heated SeatYes (3 temperatures)Yes (5 temperatures, 82-97°F)
Warm Air DryerYes (4 temperatures)Yes (5 temperatures, 95-140°F)
RemoteWireless, 2 user presetsWireless, 4 user presets
Self-Cleaning NozzleYes (NozzleClean+ cycle)Yes (EWATER+ pre/post mist)
Power Source120V / 60Hz (3.5 ft cord)120V / 60Hz / 1290W (GFCI outlet)
InstallationDIY (under 1 hour)DIY possible, plumber recommended
Dimensions15.2"W × 20.43"L × 5.75"H (elongated)—
Warranty3-year limited2-year manufacturer
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