
With the continuous development of science and technology, more and more smart home products into people’s lives, in which the smart toilet by virtue of its high-tech features and comfortable experience favored by more and more consumers.
However, the traditional ordinary toilet also has a place because of its economy and practicality. So, smart toilet and ordinary toilet in the end which is better? In this article, we will compare the two in detail from various aspects.
Function comparison
Smart toilet
- Automatic flip cover: when a person is close to the intelligent toilet will automatically open the lid, without manual operation, convenient and hygienic.
- Automatic lifting seat: according to the user’s height and body type, the seat can be automatically lifted to provide a more comfortable sitting position.
- Automatic cleaning: through the nozzle and high-pressure water flow to clean the seat, spout and other parts of the toilet, effectively remove stains, maintain hygiene.
- Automatic drying: Warm air drying technology is used to dry the seat and spout quickly to avoid moisture and bacteria.
- Automatic deodorization: Built-in deodorizing device effectively removes odors in the bathroom and keeps the air fresh.
- Electrically heated seat: provides constant temperature effect, more comfortable to use in winter.
Most of the HOROW smart toilets have these features. And the HOROW T37 also has an easy-to-use remote control that controls functions without having to touch them. It combines the convenience and functionality of smart features (such as bidet function, heated seat, self-cleaning function, etc.) with a specific design.
Ordinary Toilet
- Manual flush: requires the user to manually press the flush button to flush.
- Fixed seat: The height and angle of the seat are fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the user’s needs.
- No automatic function: lack of automatic cleaning, drying, deodorization and other intelligent functions.
Comfort Comparison
Smart Toilet
- Ergonomic design: the seat is ergonomically designed to fit the human body curve and provide a more comfortable sitting position.
- Massage function: part of the smart toilet also has a massage function, through the bubble or water flow form to provide users with comfortable massage effect.
- Constant temperature seat: electric heating seat can maintain a constant temperature to avoid discomfort in winter.
Ordinary toilet
- Fixed design: the design of the seat is relatively fixed, and the comfort level may vary for users of different body types.
- No heating function: When used in winter, the seat temperature is low, which may cause discomfort to the user.
HOROW T36 is a 12-inch black rough-in smart toilet. It is also one of the best-selling toilets from HOROW smart toilet, comes with a built-in booster pump to increase water pressure, radar sensing to automatically open the lid, multi-level temperature adjustable heated seat and drying function. It features adjustable 6 heated seat, dryer and water temperature settings. And it installs as easily as a standard toilet. It also has a self-cleaning nozzle feature. After each cleaning cycle, the nozzles automatically undergo a thorough cleaning process, using a dedicated stream of water to flush away any remaining contaminants.

Comparison of sanitary conditions
Smart Toilet
- Auto-cleaning: The auto-cleaning function of the smart toilet can effectively remove stains and bacteria to keep the toilet clean and sanitary.
- Anti-odor technology: the built-in anti-odor technology can effectively avoid the generation of odor and keep the air in the bathroom fresh.
- Antibacterial material: some smart toilets are made of antibacterial material, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Ordinary toilet
- Manual cleaning: Users need to clean manually, the cleanliness depends on the user’s cleaning habits and frequency.
- No anti-odor function: ordinary toilet usually does not have anti-odor function, there may be odor problems in the bathroom.
Price and Maintenance Cost Comparison
Smart Toilet
- Initial purchase cost: The price of a smart toilet is usually higher than that of an ordinary toilet, but the specific price varies depending on the brand and features.
- Maintenance cost: The maintenance cost of smart toilet is also relatively high, if you need to replace parts or repair, the cost may be higher.
Ordinary toilet
- Initial purchase cost: ordinary toilet price is relatively low, suitable for consumers with limited budget.
- Maintenance cost: the maintenance cost of ordinary toilet is relatively low, repair and replacement parts are relatively simple and cheap.
Smart toilet and ordinary toilet have their own advantages and disadvantages, the choice of which product mainly depends on personal needs and budget. Intelligent toilets have obvious advantages in terms of functionality, comfort and hygiene, but they are more expensive and have relatively high maintenance costs.
While ordinary toilets are simple in function, but affordable and practical. Therefore, consumers can choose according to their actual situation when purchasing.
Regardless of the choice of toilet, attention should be paid to the use of methods and precautions to ensure the hygiene and durability of the toilet.