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Though they've been a longtime fixture in Japan and parts of Europe, bidet seats and attachments took a while to gain popularity in the U.S. Toto introduced its Washlet in the '80s, and brands like Alpha Bidet and Tushy got on the bidet bandwagon in the early 2010s. Then came Covid in 2020, which brought with it notorious toilet paper shortages and, for many, transformed the bidet from a foreign concept into an American household essential. Today, bidets have hit the mainstream, with an influx of brands and innovative features making them all the more desirable.
Case in point: When I recently surveyed Yahoo's shopping editors to see if anyone had bidet experience, I received an overwhelming response from editors who currently have one in their home. The best bidets are models that staffers have found to be not just reliable and durable, but also a great value, offering an impressive range of settings and features for the price. From simple manual attachments to high-tech seats with heated water, here are the bidets that won our game of thrones.
Best bidets for 2026
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Electric?Yes | Pressure settings:Five | Size options:Round or elongated | Color/finish options:White | Special features:Self-cleaning, warm air-dryer, adjustable heated water, adjustable heated seat, deodorizer, LED nightlight with ambient sensor
Why it's great:The Alpha UX Pearl Bidet features read almost like a spa menu, with options like warm water, a heated seat, a warm air-dryer and a deodorizer. The spray nozzle angle, water pressure and water temperature are adjustable for added comfort and customization, and unlike any other bidet seat we tried, this bidet boasts an LED with an ambient sensor, which comes in handy during nighttime trips to the john.
Despite being an electric bidet seat (more on the different types of bidets below), Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida says setup was pretty painless. While Broida caveats that he had prior experience installing a bidet seat, he was able to get the UX Pearl running in 10-15 minutes with the help of a few wrenches.
Operation is fairly intuitive: The seat comes with a wall-mountable remote control with easy-to-understand icons for getting the pressure and temperature juuuuust right. As a bonus, the UX Pearl boasts a self-cleaning spray nozzle and, as Broida notes, is relatively easy to clean otherwise.
"I'm a total bidet convert and have been spoiled by this model," adds Broida, who appreciates all of this bidet's snazzy offerings but especially the heated seat. "It's by far the best seat in the house, and I actually miss it when I travel."
What we'd change:The natural downside of this toilet seat offering heated elements is that it's electric and therefore needs to be plugged into a nearby outlet. Broida also cautions that the seat hangs slightly over his toilet. And while he hasn't had any major issues in the one-and-a-half years he's owned it, he's noticed that the nightlight doesn't always turn on.
- Warm water, heated seat and air-dryer
- Adjustable spray angle, spray strength and temperature
- Includes remote control with wall mount
- Self-cleaning spray nozzle, plus deodorizing feature
- Fairly easy setup
- Requires nearby electrical outlet
- Tester noted seat hangs over slightly, and that the light doesn't always turn on automatically
- Pricey
Amanda Garrity/Yahoo
Electric?No | Pressure settings:Unlisted (controlled with a knob) | Size options:One-size-fits-most | Color/finish options:White seat with bamboo, gold, gunmetal or platinum knob; Biscuit with bamboo or platinum knob; Noir with gold knob | Special features:Self-cleaning and there's a version that's warm-water optional
Why it's great:The Tushy Classic 3.0 is an attachment, versus a seat, that fits between the back of your toilet seat and your water tank. It uses pressure from your water line (what fills up the tank) rather than electricity, which makes it a smart option for anyone who wants to experience the benefits of a bidet without spending quite as much money or time and energy on installation.
Thanks to a switch that adjusts the spray angle and a knob that lets you control the water pressure from nonexistent to very powerful, this bidet attachment offers the most customization options of any we tried. It also comes in the most color options, including White, Biscuit (ivory) and Noir (black), and an even larger assortment of knob finishes.
The wand is self-cleaning, and the attachment features a built-in deodorizing function, which one tester notes is effective at keeping things fresh between deeper cleanings. "Beyond that, upkeep is refreshingly simple," says Gifting Editor Amanda Garrity . "The seat lifts easily, making it straightforward to clean, and all surfaces wipe down quickly without awkward crevices to work around."
Two Yahoo editors own this bidet, and both confirm it's easy to set up, fits their toilets well and has serious cleaning capabilities. The water pressure is particularly strong (if anything, perhaps a little too strong on higher settings). They also confirm the Tushy Classic 3.0 has held up over time (for one editor, five years and counting).
What we'd change:One editor notes that you need to be careful not to turn the knob too far toward the toilet (past the "off" marking) or it can drip. She also wishes the control panel weren't made of plastic, as it can appear "flimsy" — even though it has held up over time.
- Easy setup (no outlet required)
- Precise water pressure, with adjustable spray angle
- Self-cleaning nozzle, plus deodorizing feature
- Comes in a wide range of colors and knob finishes
- No heated elements
- One tester noted the plastic control panel looks a little flimsy
Marie Lodi Andreakos/Yahoo
Electric?No | Pressure settings:Four | Size options:One-size-fits-most | Color/finish options:White and blue
Why it's great:The Luxe Bidet Neo 110 came second only to the Tushy Classic 3.0 among bidet attachments for water pressure customization, offering four strength settings. It's also the only other editor-owned bidet attachment that comes in several color variations, with the option to choose between white or blue control panel detailing.
According to Senior Beauty Writer Marie Lodi Andreakos , the bidet attachment is very intuitive to set up and use: You just turn the dial on the control arm to choose the spray strength that feels good to you. And even on the lowest setting, the pressure is sufficient for washing (the highest setting, in fact, is too strong in her opinion).
The Neo 110 features high-pressure valves with metal-ceramic cores and steel hoses, which Lodi Andreakos has found to be sturdy. She hasn't run into any issues since buying this attachment one-and-a-half years ago.
What we'd change:As with other non-electric options, this bidet attachment doesn't have any heated elements, and you can't adjust the spray nozzle angle. Lodi Andreakos also noted that the various "nooks and crannies" make for more tedious cleaning (though we've found this to be a common complaint with bidets that have dials).
- Easy setup (no outlet required)
- Four water pressure settings
- Two control panel colors (white or blue)
- Hard to beat the price!
- Can't adjust the spray angle, and nozzle isn't self-cleaning
- No heated elements
Lauren Matthews-Ide/Yahoo
Electric?Yes | Pressure settings:Five presets | Size options:Round or elongated | Color/finish options:Cotton white | Special features:Self-cleaning, warm air-dryer, adjustable heated water, adjustable heated seat, deodorizer
Why it's great:Like our top overall pick, the Toto Washlet C5 is a remote-controlled, electronic bidet seat with a lot of amenities. The remote comes with a wall mount for keeping it in reach, and spa-style features include heated water, a heated seat, a warm air-dryer and a deodorizer. The water spray angle, pressure and temperature are adjustable, and the seat is soft-closing.
Evergreen Commerce Director Lauren Matthews-Ide , has owned the Washlet C5 for two years now, and confirms that the setup went smoothly and that the elongated seat fits her elongated toilet "perfectly." The installation instructions are detailed, but you likely won't have to rely on them too heavily, as she says, "Anything that wasn’t immediately obvious made sense after a minute or two of experimenting."
She explains that the self-cleaning and deodorizing features make her toilet feel more hygienic and low-maintenance than standard options. And as a bonus, she says that the seat itself is the most comfortable she's ever used. "It has the 'Goldilocks' of water temps" — and you can easily save settings for up to two people for added convenience.
"Our guests consistently rave about it — and I’ll often detour to our downstairs bathroom just to use it, since our upstairs toilet doesn’t have a bidet," Matthews-Ide adds. Plus, it has "noticeably" reduced her family's toilet paper use.
What we'd change:Although not as pricey as the Alpha UX Pearl, the Washlet C5 is still a luxury. As it's electric, it requires an outlet, and it doesn't come equipped with lighting for added visibility.
- Warm water, seat and air-dryer
- Adjustable angle, spray setting and temperature
- Includes remote with mount
- Self-cleaning nozzle, plus deodorizing feature
- Requires nearby electrical outlet
- Pricey
Factors to consider when choosing a bidet
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Seat vs. attachment:A bidet seat replaces your traditional toilet seat. A bidet attachment attaches to the space between the back of your current seat and the water tank.
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Electric vs. non-electric:Electric bidet attachments and seats — popular for their heated elements — need to be plugged in and therefore require a nearby outlet (some customers have gotten by with a bathroom-safe, high-duty extension cord, but we don't recommend this). Non-electric bidet attachments and seats don't offer warm water, but they can be affixed to a toilet without an outlet. They use the pressure from the water line that fills your toilet tank to operate.
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Special features:In addition to warm water, electric bidets often include heated seats and/or air drying, with or without temperature adjustment. Some bidets also offer more customization, including adjustable spray angles, pressure and patterns, as well as self-cleaning nozzles, lighting, and/or remote controls.
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Toilet compatibility:Aside from choosing a bidet attachment or seat that works with your electrical setup, make sure it fits your toilet. Often, you can choose between round or elongated seat options, but always make sure to read a bidet's description to ensure it will be compatible with your toilet.
How we tested bidets
We asked Yahoo staffers to rate bidet attachments and seats they've used for at least several months on setup, comfort, extra featuresand durabilityusing the same criteria and methodology. We then asked them to elaborate on any aspects of their bidets that made them especially hygienic, convenient, customizable or otherwise desirable, and conversely, to note any apparent cons.
Then, I, a senior home writer at Yahoo, reviewed all the ratings and inputs, contextualizing them by bidet category (attachment vs. seat and manual vs. electric). For our top picks, I went with the bidet attachments and seats that had the highest ratings in their respective categories, while also factoring in factors like versatility, aesthetics and overall value.
Other bidets we tested
Our team members had at least a few good things to say about all of these bidets, even though they didn't make it to our top picks.
Bio Bidet SlimEdge Bidet Attachment :This minimalist, budget-conscious bidet attachment doesn't have a self-cleaning feature like the Tushy Classic 3.0, and it doesn't come in as many color/finish combos. You adjust the water pressure with a knob, and there are two retractable nozzles. As with the other non-electric bidet attachments we tested, there are no heated elements. But the Yahoo staffer who owns this bidet says it was easy to set up, does what it's intended to do, and has held up with three years of use.
Brondell Bidet Attachment :Like the Bio Bidet SlimEdge, the Brondell Bidet Attachment is fairly bare-bones in terms of features, but inexpensive (about $35) and intuitive to install and operate. You control the water pressure with a flat-top knob, which sits flush with the attachment to make cleaning easier. Another pro: The control arm extends farther than those of the other attachments, making it more easily accessible.
Tushy Wave Non-Electric Bidet Toilet Seat :The Tushy Wave is fairly easy to set up (no outlet required) and features adjustable water pressure. But you can't adjust the angle of the spray nozzle, and the Yahoo editor who reviewed it found the elongated seat — purchased for her elongated toilet — to fit awkwardly, and feel uncomfortable. Though it has held up over the six months she's been using it, she notes the plastic appears cheap.
Toto C100 Electric Bidet Toilet Seat :This electric seat is very durable and customizable (among its special features are a soft-closing heated seat, a self-cleaning water nozzle with adjustable warm water, an adjustable warm air-dryer and a deodorizer). That said, the tester noted that even the lowest pressure settingis extremely powerful, and that the smaller grooves can be tricky to clean. I ultimately chose the similar Alpha Bidet UX as the top pick because it's more affordable and offers an LED nightlight for better visibility. Of note: The Toto C100 features its controls on an arm (versus a remote).
More bidets we're testing
We have more work to do! Below, some of the other bidets we're planning to review:
How to install a bidet
How to install a bidet can vary depending on the model, but, for a manual bidet attachment, it generally consists of turning off your water supply and removing your current toilet seat, then aligning and securing the bidet attachment.
After that, you'll need to connect the hoses, with the original water supply line typically connected to the bottom of the T-valve, the flexible bidet hose (that usually comes with the bidet) connected to the side of the T-valve, and the other end of that hose connected to the bidet's water inlet.
For a seat, some instructions recommend connecting the hoses and then securing the new seat mounting plate or seat itself over the bolt holes and securing it with screws. Always read the instruction manual for your specific bidet to ensure it's set up correctly.
Bidet FAQs
How does a bidet work?
Bidets connect directly to a clean water supply, often using a T-valve to split the water line between the toilet tank and the sprayer. Once properly connected, a nozzle along the back of the toilet bowl sprays water upwards.
Some bidets offer adjustable nozzle angles and water pressure, and/or feature self-cleaning nozzles that retract when not in use. Some electric bidets offer heated water, heated seats and/or air-dryers for additional comfort, as well as lights and/or remotes for added visibility and convenience.
What is a bidet used for?
Bidets are used for applying fresh, pressurized water to your private bits after using the toilet. Provided that water reaches the targeted area, it's considered a clean complement, and/or eco-friendly alternative, to using toilet paper. You can also wipe yourself after using a bidet, but you might find you don't have to.
Are bidets sanitary?
Because you're washing with clean water rather than just wiping, bidets can be more sanitary than using toilet paper alone. Additionally, self-cleaning bidets automatically rinse the spray nozzle with clean water before and after use. That said, seats and attachments can still be a hotbed for germs and therefore need to be regularly cleaned (ideally sanitized), just as you would with a regular toilet seat.
