Brondell Swash Bidet Review 2026: Full Lineup Compared

Brondell has been making bidet seats since 2003 and has built a reputation on two things TOTO doesn't always win: dryer performance and warranty length. The Swash 1400's warm air dryer produces more airflow than any TOTO model at a comparable price, and the 1400 backs it with a three-year warranty at a time when TOTO covers their $1,400 S7A for one year.

That's the honest framing for this review. Brondell isn't a budget alternative to TOTO — the Swash lineup runs from $250 to $700 and offers stainless steel nozzles standard across every model, instant heat on most, and build quality that holds up in daily use. Where TOTO wins is ewater+ passive hygiene maintenance and overall seat hardware quality. Where Brondell wins is dryer airflow, warranty coverage, and price-to-feature ratio at the mid-range.

This review covers the full current Swash lineup — BL67, BL97, EM417, DS725, DR802, and Swash 1400 — and gives you a clear answer on which model makes sense for your budget and bathroom.

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The Brondell Swash Lineup at a Glance

All six models include: stainless steel positionable nozzle, rear and front wash, nozzle oscillation, adjustable water temperature and pressure, heated seat, nightlight, gentle-closing seat and lid, and quick-release seat for cleaning.

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One Important Warning: The DS725

Before going model by model, one note that belongs at the top: the DS725 is the only model in the current Brondell lineup that uses a tank water heating system. Every other model uses continuous instant heat. At $379 with a wireless remote, dryer, and deodorizer, the DS725 looks like a bargain — and it is, with the caveat that warm water runs for approximately 30–45 seconds before the tank depletes.

If your bathroom has back-to-back morning use or you run long wash cycles, the DS725 will frustrate you. If you're a single user with no back-to-back usage, it may not matter. But it's a meaningful difference from every other model on this list, and the spec sheets don't make it obvious. The "water tank heating system" line in the DS725 spec is the tell.

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Brondell Swash BL67 — The Entry Point

Price: ~$250 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: BL67-EW / BL67-RW

The BL67 is Brondell's entry-level electric seat and the most affordable way into the Swash lineup. It delivers instant warm water, a heated seat, stainless steel nozzle, and three wash modes — rear, front, and strong wash — with oscillation, massage, and pulse. The side arm panel controls everything.

What it omits: a warm air dryer and a deodorizer. You will still need toilet paper to dry after each wash. If eliminating paper use is the goal, the BL67 is not the right starting point.

Where the BL67 earns its price: stainless steel nozzle is standard (most competing seats at this price use plastic), instant heat is standard (tank heat at $250 is common among competitors), and the 330-lb weight limit exceeds most competitors in the category.

Specs:

• Seat temp: 4 levels (off, 93.2°F, 100.4°F, 107.6°F)
• Water temp: 4 levels (off, 91.4°F, 96.8°F, 102.2°F)
• Water pressure: 5 levels
• Max power: 870W
• Weight limit: 330 lbs (seat), 160 lbs (lid)
• Cord: 3.9 ft
• Warranty: 1 year

Pros:

• Stainless steel nozzle at entry price — rare in this range
• Instant water heat, no depletion
• 330-lb weight limit
• Sitz bath mode — useful for post-surgical or sensitive users
• Round and elongated available

Cons:

• No dryer — paper required for drying
• No deodorizer
• Side arm panel only, no wireless remote

Buy it if: Your budget is firm under $300 and you primarily want hygienic warm water wash without dryer or deodorizer. If you want a wireless remote, spend $50 more for the BL97. If you want a dryer, go to the EM417.

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Brondell Swash BL97 — The BL67 With a Remote

Price: ~$300 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: BL97-EW / BL97-RW

The BL97 is the BL67 with a wireless remote added. Specs are identical — same instant heat, same stainless nozzle, same 330-lb limit, same 1-year warranty. The remote includes a wall-mount dock.

The $50 premium over the BL67 is specifically for the remote. No new features are added. Whether that's worth it depends entirely on how much the side arm panel bothers you. For most people, the panel is a minor inconvenience. For users with limited reach or mobility, the wireless remote is a meaningful accessibility upgrade.

Pros:

• All BL67 features plus wireless remote
• Remote with wall-mount dock
• 330-lb weight limit

Cons:

• No dryer — still needs paper for drying
• No deodorizer
• $50 premium over BL67 for the remote alone

Buy it if: You want the BL67 feature set with a wireless remote. If the dryer also matters, save for the EM417 instead.

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Brondell Swash EM417 — Budget Dryer

Price: ~$350 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: EM417-EW / EM417-RW

The EM417 adds a warm air dryer to the BL67's feature set while keeping the side arm panel. It's the cheapest way into a Brondell seat with a dryer — $100 less than the DS725, and with instant heat (unlike the DS725's tank system).

The tradeoff is the side panel. If you can live without a wireless remote, the EM417 is the better buy over the DS725 for most households — you get instant heat and a dryer for $30 less, without the tank-heat limitation. The missing piece is a deodorizer, which doesn't appear until the DR802.

Specs: Identical to BL67 (870W, 330 lbs, 3.9 ft cord) with dryer added. Sitz bath mode included.

Pros:

• Dryer included at the lowest Brondell price
• Instant water heat — no depletion
• Stainless steel nozzle, 330-lb limit
• Sitz bath mode

Cons:

• Side panel only — no wireless remote
• No deodorizer
• 1-year warranty

Buy it if: You want a dryer and instant heat under $350 and don't need a wireless remote. The EM417 is underappreciated in the lineup — it gives you the most important features at the most accessible price point.

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Brondell Swash DS725 — The Tank-Heat Trap

Price: ~$379 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: DS725-EW / DS725-RW

The DS725 looks like the obvious choice at $379: wireless remote, warm air dryer, deodorizer, and a slim modern design with a hidden pocket for the power cord. On paper it's the best-equipped seat at this price in the lineup.

The catch is water heating. The DS725 uses a tank-style heater — warm water for approximately 30–45 seconds before the tank depletes and needs a few minutes to reheat. Every other Brondell model at this price or above uses continuous instant heat. The DS725 is the exception, and it's an older design that hasn't been updated.

There's also a lower weight limit — 275 lbs on the seat versus 330 lbs on most other Swash models.

If you're a single user who runs short wash cycles and never has back-to-back bathroom use, the tank limitation may not affect your daily experience. But for most buyers who are considering the DS725 specifically because of the remote and dryer combination, the EM417 at $350 delivers instant heat and a dryer for less — just without the deodorizer and wireless remote.

Specs:

• Seat temp: 4 levels (95–104°F)
• Water temp: 4 levels (93.2–104°F)
• Max power: 660W
• Weight limit: 275 lbs (seat), 178 lbs (lid)
• Cord: 3.8 ft
• Warranty: 1 year

Pros:

• Wireless remote, dryer, and deodorizer in one seat
• Slim modern design with hidden connection pocket
• Auto mode (one-touch wash + dry cycle)
• Safety seat sensor

Cons:

• Tank water heater — warm water depletes after ~30–45 seconds
• Lower weight limit (275 lbs vs 330 lbs on other models)
• Older design — the rest of the lineup has moved to continuous heat

Buy it if: You're a single user who wants wireless remote, dryer, and deodorizer at the lowest possible price and short wash cycles are the norm. For most buyers, the DR802 at $500 with instant heat is the smarter spend.

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Brondell Swash DR802 — The Sweet Spot

Price: ~$500 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: DR802-EW / DR802-RW

The DR802 is the model we recommend most often. It delivers the complete Brondell experience — instant heat, warm air dryer, automatic carbon deodorizer, wireless remote with dock, stainless steel nozzle, nozzle oscillation, and a 330-lb weight capacity — for $500.

Compared to the DS725: $121 more for instant heat instead of tank heat. For most buyers, that's the right call. Compared to the TOTO S5: $182 less, with the same wireless remote and instant heat, but no ewater+ system and a 1-year warranty vs TOTO's 1-year. At $500 the DR802 is the most competitive seat Brondell makes.

Day-to-day experience: The DR802's dryer is the strongest in its price range — noticeably more airflow than TOTO's S2 or S5 at comparable settings. If paper-free drying in 60–90 seconds is the goal, the DR802 gets closer to that than any TOTO seat at or below its price. The wireless remote is responsive, the nozzle oscillation is smooth, and the automatic deodorizer runs quietly after each use.

Specs:

• Seat temp: 4 levels (off, 93.2°F, 100.4°F, 107.6°F)
• Water temp: 4 levels (off, 91.4°F, 96.8°F, 102.2°F)
• Water pressure: 5 levels
• Max power: 870W
• Weight limit: 330 lbs (seat), 160 lbs (lid)
• Cord: 3.9 ft
• Warranty: 1 year

Pros:

• Complete feature set: instant heat, dryer, deodorizer, wireless remote
• Strongest dryer at this price point
• Stainless steel nozzle, 330-lb capacity
• $182 less than TOTO S5 for comparable daily function
• Quick-release seat for easy cleaning

Cons:

• No nozzle sterilization (no UV or nanotechnology — that's the Swash 1400)
• 1-year warranty at $500
• No user memory profiles (that's the Swash 1400)

Buy it if: You want the full bidet seat experience — instant heat, dryer, deodorizer, wireless remote — at the best price in the Brondell lineup. This is the right seat for most buyers.

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Brondell Swash 1400 — The Flagship

Price: ~$700 | Bowl options: Round, Elongated | Model: S1400-EW / S1400-RW

The Swash 1400 is Brondell's best seat and the one that makes the strongest case against TOTO's S5 and S7. Three things set it apart from every other seat in the Brondell lineup and from most competitors at this price:

Dual stainless steel nozzles. The 1400 has separate rear and front wash nozzles, each independently positionable. Single-nozzle seats (every other Brondell model, and all TOTO Washlet seats) use the same nozzle for both functions, repositioning between modes. Dual nozzles mean each wash angle is optimized independently — the front nozzle is correctly angled for anterior wash without compromising the rear position.

On-demand nanotechnology nozzle sterilization. A button on the remote runs a sterilization cycle on both nozzles using nanotechnology treatment. This is more thorough than the standard water rinse self-cleaning on most seats, and more targeted than TOTO's ewater+ (which treats the wand after each use automatically versus on-demand).

Three adjustable spray widths. The 1400 is one of the few seats in the market that lets you adjust the width of the aerated spray pattern — narrow, medium, or wide. This affects both wash coverage and pressure concentration. Users who find a fixed spray width too narrow or too broad have no adjustment option on competing seats.

Three-year warranty. Every other seat in this review carries a one-year limited warranty. The 1400's three-year coverage is the most substantive warranty in the bidet seat category at this price.

The hidden-pocket design routes both the water supply hose and power cord through a concealed channel at the back of the seat, producing a notably cleaner sightline than seats where cords and hoses are visible from the rear.

Specs:

• Seat temp: 4 levels (89–97°F)
• Water temp: 4 levels (90–100°F)
• Air dryer temp: 4 levels, adjustable
• Spray widths: 3 (narrow, medium, wide)
• Max power: 1,200W
• Weight limit: 330 lbs (seat), 270 lbs (lid)
• Cord: 3.5 ft — check outlet distance before ordering
• Deodorizer filter life: 6 months (replaceable)
• Programmable user settings: 2 users
• Warranty: 3 years

Pros:

• Dual nozzles — rare at any price
• On-demand nanotechnology nozzle sterilization
• Three adjustable spray widths
• Three-year warranty — the best coverage in the category
• Programmable 2-user memory settings
• Replaceable deodorizer filter (6-month life, not fixed)
• Slim design with hidden connection pocket
• 330-lb seat / 270-lb lid capacity

Cons:

• Power cord is 3.5 ft — shorter than the 3.9 ft on other Brondell models. Measure outlet distance before ordering
• No auto open/close lid
• $200 premium over the DR802 for features most users won't use daily

Buy it if: You want dual nozzles, adjustable spray width, nanotechnology sterilization, or the three-year warranty. The 1400 is also the correct choice if you want 2-user programmable settings in a Brondell seat. Against the TOTO S5 at $682, the 1400 costs $18 more and wins on warranty, dual nozzles, spray width control, and dryer airflow; TOTO wins on ewater+ passive maintenance and overall seat hardware quality.

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How Brondell Compares to TOTO

The honest comparison at the mid-range: the DR802 at $500 and the TOTO S5 at $682 cover the same daily use cases. The DR802 wins on price ($182 less) and dryer airflow. The S5 wins on ewater+ passive nozzle maintenance and 4-user memory vs the DR802's no memory profiles.

The Swash 1400 vs TOTO S5 is closer in price ($18 difference) and harder to call. The 1400 wins on warranty (3 vs 1 year), dual nozzles, spray width control, and dryer performance. The S5 wins on ewater+ and TOTO's build quality and US service network.

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Common Issues and Fixes

Nozzle not extending or retracting fully First, run the manual self-clean cycle from the remote or panel. If the issue persists, mineral scale buildup on the nozzle rail is the most common cause. Apply white vinegar on a cotton swab to the rail and allow 5–10 minutes before running another cycle. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the nozzle housing.

Warm water runs cold quickly (DS725 only) Expected behavior on the DS725's tank heater. Allow 3–5 minutes for the tank to reheat. If this is a persistent frustration, the DR802 is the correct upgrade — instant heat, same price tier.

Seat feels loose or wobbles Check that the mounting plate is seated fully against the bolt holes and the locking mechanism is engaged. All Swash models use a quick-release mounting system — confirm the seat has clicked fully into the dock. Minor front-to-back flex is normal; lateral wobble means the bracket isn't seated flat against the bowl.

Remote not responding Replace batteries first (BL97, DS725 remote: AAA; Swash 1400: CR2032 coin cells). Confirm the remote is within line-of-sight of the seat's IR receiver — Brondell's IR range is limited compared to some competitors. Obstructions between the remote and the front of the seat can reduce range.

Spray position adjustment not holding On seats without user memory profiles (BL67, BL97, EM417, DS725, DR802), nozzle position resets to the default after each use. Adjust the nozzle position at the start of each wash using the position control on the remote or panel. On the Swash 1400, save your preferred position to one of the two user profiles to avoid re-adjusting.

Deodorizer filter replacement (Swash 1400) The 1400's deodorizer uses a replaceable activated carbon filter with a 6-month life. When the deodorizer becomes noticeably less effective, replace the filter — Brondell sells replacement cartridges separately. The DS725's deodorizer uses a fixed filter.

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Who Should NOT Buy a Brondell Swash

Buyers who want passive automatic nozzle maintenance. TOTO's ewater+ automatically treats the nozzle after every use without any action on your part. Brondell's nozzle cleaning requires either a manual self-clean cycle or, on the 1400, on-demand sterilization. Neither is as passive as ewater+.

Buyers in high-mineral-content water areas who want long-term protection. Stainless steel nozzles are more durable than plastic and easier to clean, but hard water scale still builds up. ewater+'s electrolyzed water provides some mineral resistance that standard water rinsing doesn't.

Buyers who want 4-user memory profiles. The Swash 1400 saves settings for 2 users. No other Brondell model saves user profiles at all. TOTO's S5, S7, and S7A store 4 user profiles. For households with 3–4 daily users who each have specific preferences, TOTO's memory system is more comprehensive.

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Verdict

The Brondell Swash lineup makes the most sense for buyers who want dryer performance, a strong warranty, or the best price-to-feature ratio against TOTO.

Buy the BL67 if your budget is firm at $250 and you want instant heat and a stainless steel nozzle without a dryer. The most honest entry point in the Brondell lineup.

Buy the BL97 if you want the BL67 with a wireless remote and the $50 difference fits your budget.

Buy the EM417 if you want a dryer and instant heat under $350 and can live without a wireless remote. Underappreciated in the lineup.

Avoid the DS725 unless you're a single user with short wash cycles and specifically want the remote + dryer + deodorizer combination at the lowest possible price. The tank heating is a real limitation.

Buy the DR802 if you want the complete bidet seat experience — instant heat, dryer, deodorizer, wireless remote — at the best price in the Brondell lineup. This is the right seat for most buyers.

Buy the Swash 1400 if dual nozzles, adjustable spray width, nanotechnology sterilization, or the three-year warranty are priorities. Also the correct choice if you want 2-user programmable settings in a Brondell seat and don't need the 4-user memory TOTO offers.

For the full cross-brand comparison, see the Best Bidet Toilet Seats guide. For a direct TOTO comparison, see the TOTO Washlet Review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brondell as good as TOTO? Different strengths. Brondell wins on dryer airflow (strongest in the category), warranty length (3 years on the Swash 1400 vs 1 year on all TOTO models), and price-to-feature ratio at the mid-range. TOTO wins on passive nozzle hygiene (ewater+), overall seat hardware quality, and US parts and service availability. Neither is objectively better — the right choice depends on which features matter most to you.

What is the best Brondell bidet seat? For most buyers, the DR802 at $500 — it delivers the complete feature set (instant heat, dryer, deodorizer, wireless remote) at the most competitive price. For buyers who want dual nozzles, nanotechnology sterilization, or a three-year warranty, the Swash 1400 is the correct choice.

Does the Brondell Swash 1400 have instant water heating? Yes. The 1400 uses a ceramic-core continuous water heating system — warm water is available at any duration without depletion. The only Brondell model with tank heating is the DS725.

How long does a Brondell bidet seat last? With normal daily use, 5–8 years is a reasonable expectation for most Swash models. The nozzle assembly is the most common serviceable component. The Swash 1400's three-year warranty gives more coverage than the one-year warranty on every other model, which matters if you're making a long-term purchase.

Does the Brondell Swash fit on any toilet? Most Swash models fit elongated toilets with a center-of-bolt-holes to front-of-bowl measurement of 18–19.5 inches, and round toilets at 16–17.75 inches. Bolt hole spacing must be between 5.25 and 7.45 inches. Check these measurements before ordering — all three dimensions matter for a proper fit.

What's the difference between the Brondell DR802 and the Swash 1400? Three things: the 1400 has dual nozzles (vs one on the DR802), nanotechnology on-demand sterilization (vs standard water rinse), and adjustable spray width in three levels. The 1400 also offers 2-user programmable memory settings and a three-year warranty, compared to no memory profiles and a one-year warranty on the DR802. The DR802 costs $200 less.