Today’s article looks at the bidets with the highest water pressure, including both electric models. More accurately, it’s the highest flow rate we’ll be looking at since that’s the metric included in most bidet manuals and spec sheets.
Flow rate correlates to pressure when comparing bidets of the same kind, because bidets in the same category have nozzles with similar lengths and bore widths, etc.
Believe me, not all bidets are created equal when it comes to water pressure. I have a TOTO C100 that has a 0.11 gal/min flow rate and a handheld sprayer (Brondell CS-30) with a max output of over 2 gal/min. The difference is huge and both have their pros and cons in terms of effectiveness, comfort, feel, and water efficiency.
If you’re one that prefers a stronger flow, you’re in the right place.
For those in a rush, have a look at this table.
| Bidet | Max Pressure | Nozzle Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Electric Bidets (Seats, Attachments, Handheld Sprayers) | Up to ~0.5 gal (~1.7 L) / min | Pressure Control via Continuous (Dial or Trigger) |
| Bio Bidet BB1000 | 0.32 gal (1.2 L) / min | 5 Pressure Settings; Turbo Mode; Oscillating, Pulsating, Wide Spray Modes |
| Alpha GX (side panel) and GXR (wireless remote) | 0.26 gal (1L) / min | 5 Pressure Settings Oscillating, Pulsating |
| Average Electric Bidet | Up to 0.2 gal (~0.8 L) / min | 3 Pressure Settings |
It lists bidet seats with average pressure as a reference for comparison.
The water supply pressure is the pressure supplied by the home or building—specifically, the shutoff valve at the toilet. Without the needed supply pressure, the bidet won’t reach its full pressure potential.
Keep in mind, there’s a lot of talk about maximum pressure, but each model listed is adjustable from soft and soothing to strong and powerful.
The Strongest Electric Bidet Seats
The Bio Bidet BB-1000
The greatest of them all is the Bio Bidet BB-1000 (also availabe here). They really went buck wild with this one, as it puts out a third of a gallon per minute — almost three times that of TOTO bidet seats! Unreal. At that kind of output, the pressure of the BB-1000 approaches that of a non-electric bidet.
Features Related to Water Pressure
With 5 pressure levels, the BB-1000 offers a maximum output of 0.32 gal (1.2 L) per minute!
To operate at its best, it’ll need a water supply pressure of 5.7 to 106.7 PSI.
Now, some notes on the pressure settings.
- The highest pressure of any electric bidet seat.
- Five pressure settings. The highest level reaches 0.32 gal/min or 1.2 L/min.
- Three wash modes: Posterior, Soft Feminine, and Turbo.
The turbo mode is a more concentrated spray setting to help alleviate constipation.
The Turbo wash mode uses a more concentrated/focused water flow called a vortex stream that’s meant to cleanse the colon to perform a kind of makeshift enema (though much less invasive). Other built-in settings for the Turbo spray include using warm water and a stream directed right at the rectum.
You can use the turbo mode for an extra-strong wash without the intention of penetrating the sphincters by controlling the wand position so that water doesn’t penetrate.
Other Features
- Wireless remote control. No bulky side panel.
- Dual self-cleaning nozzles. The extra nozzle allows for frontal and feminine cleansing. With each use, the nozzles douse themselves in a cleaning solution.
- Warm water. The BB-1000 uses a tank-type water heating system. It’s the most primitive water heater but it gets the job done—most find that tank heaters provide plenty of warm water for most bowel movements.
- Adjustable spray temperature. There are four settings (room temp, low, normal, and high) that blow air at temperatures from 70 to 104 °F (21-40 °C).
- Adjustable nozzle position. You can adjust the wand position for accurate aiming.
- Additional spray patterns. These include oscillating, pulsating massage, and wide spray. Oscillating nozzles clean better by covering a wider area.
- An adjustable warm air dryer. Air dryers allow the bidet user to reduce (and sometimes eliminate) toilet paper use.
- Smart power-saving functions. Built-in settings make the BB-1000 more energy-efficient. It does have a tank-type heater, so energy costs will be somewhat higher compared to bidets with instantaneous heaters.
- Heated seats with adjustable temperature.
- Slow-close lid (saves wear and tear).
- Deodorizer. The air deodorizer filters and breaks down odorous molecules in the bathroom.
- Easy maintenance. Replaceable nozzles and a quick-release seat that’s easily removed for cleaning.
- Compatible with water filters. Electric bidets are better suited to external water filters (like the kind you use for drinking water) because they use a small motor to propel water that’s been halted for heating and filtering. Non-electric bidets can be outfitted with external filters, but doing so can diminish the water pressure because there’s no electric pump downstream of the filter.
The Alpha GX and GXR Wave Bidet Seats
Next up is the Alpha GX and GXR Wave bidet seats. Not all bidets put out by Alpha are known for providing a higher spray pressure, but these two have extra-high pressure for some reason. The GX can be found here (also available here).
The GXR has a remote control instead of a side panel, and it can be found here (also here). They’re otherwise identical in terms of the features offered.
You don’t need a remote control, but it has some benefits–for example, they’re more aesthetic and easier to use for folks with physical limitations. But, side panels are great because you can’t lose or drop them and you don’t have to fool around with batteries. Plus, they’re less expensive.
Features Related to Water Pressure
An impressive output of 0.26 gal (1L) per minute so the pressure is extra-strong.
For the pressure to be realized, it needs a supply pressure of 15-106 PSI.
Features include:
- High pressure for an electric bidet. Among the greatest spray volume and pressure for any electric seat.
- Five pressure levels.
- Three wash modes: Rear, Rear+, and Front Feminine wash.
With this model, the different wash modes come with pre-programmed pressure settings:
- Rear+ mode: 0.26 gal/min or 1 L/min.
- Rear mode: 0.19 gal/min or 0.7 L/min.
- Front mode: 0.21 gal/min or 0.8 L/min.
Other Features
Other features include:
- Limited warm water flow. The GX and GXR offer about 40 seconds when set to the highest pressure setting. Of course, you can continue to spray as long as you’d like, but it will be cool at the 40-second mark.
- Built-in nightlight. A pleasant white LED nightlight that illuminates the bowl.
- High-quality materials. E.g., a durable stainless-steel nozzle.
- Self-cleaning nozzle.
- A sittable lid. Something usually limited to porcelain toilet seats and lids.
- Heated seats with adjustable temperature.
- Adjustable spray temperature. The temperature ranges from 70 to 104 °F (21-40 °C).
- Adjustable nozzle position. Side panel control of the nozzle for easy and accurate aiming.
- Extra spray patterns. The wand can oscillate and pulse.
- An adjustable warm air dryer.
- Power-saving modes. Eco modes reduce energy usage and long-term electrical costs.
- Low-profile and comfortable. As an added bonus, hybrid heaters take up less room which translates to a more aesthetic bidet (less bulky and sloped) and a more comfortable sitting experience.
- Slow-close seat and lid.
- Compatible with water filters.
The Strongest Non-Electric Seat
The Brondell Swash ECOSEAT Non-Electric Bidet
Non-electric bidets, in general, are much stronger than their electric cousins, because they make use of the home’s water pressure. For a good non-electric seat, I recommend the Brondell Ecoseat S101 (Amazon link).
I can vouch for it because I measured the output at just under 1/2 gallon per minute (or ~1.7 L/min) by using a stopwatch and a measuring cup (scientific, I know!).
In conducting the “experiment”, the user and I were actually trying to lower the pressure–they didn’t anticipate the strong pressure of a non-electric bidet.
Anyway, for optimal performance, this one requires a water supply pressure of between 14 and 100 PSI.
Features include:
- Adjustable pressure with high maximum output. The max pressure is high with both rear and front cleansing but the front spray seemed to be a bit softer. Again, I measured the output at almost 0.5 gal/min but it will vary depending on the home’s water pressure.
- Easy control of the water pressure. The spray pressure is controlled by a small knob/dial on the side of the seat. The knob allows adjusting the water flow from soft to strong.
- Dual nozzles. A second cleaning nozzle to allow for front feminine wash.
- Self-cleaning nozzles.
- Sleek, aesthetic design. For a bidet that doesn’t look like a bidet, non-electric seats are the best option. Being non-electric, they don’t have that bloated look that results from housing a ton of technology. The Ecoseat is about 2.5 inches tall. There’s a small knob at the side of the toilet, so there’s no need for a bulky control arm like the kind you find on a lot of bidet attachments.
The Strongest Bidet Attachment
The LUXE Neo 185 Bidet Attachment
No list of high-pressured bidets would be complete without a LUXE attachment. Luxe Bidets have several attachments, but I usually recommend the Neo 185 because it has two nozzles to allow for rear and front/feminine cleansing. You can find the latest prices here (Amazon link).
I’ve heard from a couple of folks who use LUXE bidets (one of them being using the 185) and both have said that they never turn the dial past the medium setting.
The main benefit of bidet attachments is that they are super easy to install. Like electric and non-electric seats, they’re attached to an existing toilet, but they don’t replace anything but the mounting hardware.
Anyway, Luxe doesn’t readily list the pressure or output of their models, but comments (and even complaints) of high pressure with their attachments aren’t uncommon. Excess pressure isn’t usually a problem once the user has had time to practice.
I reached out about the specs and they replied saying that the water pressure should match the pressure of the home (up to 80-100 on the high end) but I have yet to test it out to get the exact flow rate.
The Strongest Handheld Bidet Sprayers
The Brondell CS-30 CleanSpa Hand Held Bidet
Brondell is best known for its electric units, but the brand has a great line of handheld sprayers. I recommend the Brondell CS-30 CleanSpa (also available on Amazon). It takes the first-place ribbon — among all handheld bidets, not just Brondell — because it’s adjustable.
Handheld bidets with adjustable spray heads let you control the strength of the spray by making the water stream more or less concentrated. Given the same water supply pressure, reducing the number of holes or the hole size results in a stronger output. Handheld bidets of this kind aren’t that common but Brondell makes a great one.
To realize the full pressure, the water supply needs to be 20-100 PSI.
It also comes with an adjustable T-valve to give you further control over how much pressure is used. Adjustable T-valves let you control the water flow/pressure upstream of the bidet handle.
Conclusion
So, there you have it.
High water pressure can be a bug or a feature depending on who you talk to. Hence, getting a stronger bidet won’t necessarily mean paying more.
Extra-strong pressure isn’t a common feature among electric bidets, and it’s not obvious which one to choose. It’s not always advertised because it’s not something that a ton of people look for. Some find it uncomfortable. Plus, there’s a tradeoff between pressure and water efficiency.
To compare bidets, you really have to look at the product specifications because user reports aren’t super helpful on their own. What’s weak or strong for one person might be just right for another. Also, some reports of “weak” and “strong” pressure with a bidet have more to do with the home’s water pressure.
That’s it for now. Thanks for reading.