Rank #3 in Best Toilet Seats: 9 Ranked, and Why the Load Figures Don't Add Up
DERW D-Shaped Soft Close Toilet Seat, Quick Release, White
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DERW D-Shaped Soft Close Toilet Seat (model 41005WE) is a white D-shaped seat at £26.99, third in this guide. It is the cheapest of the seats compared here, and it also carries the lowest load figure in the line-up: 150kg. That runs against the pattern in this article, where the £42.80 reinforced-plastic seat claims 200kg and the £29.99 duroplast one claims 175kg, while both DERW seats are listed at 150kg. Lower price, smaller number.
The listing is not settled on one material either. The product title and the Material field both say "Premium Thermoplastic", while the second bullet says the seat is "crafted from high-quality PP material". The dimensions, at least, agree with each other: the title's 46cm x 36.5cm x 5cm matches Item Dimensions of 46L x 36.5W centimetres and the bullet's 460*365*50mm. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing — we have not fitted or tested this seat.
How those 977 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £26.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 977 ratings |
| Stated weight capacity | Up to 150kg |
| Material (as listed) | Premium Thermoplastic; the second bullet says PP |
| Seat dimensions | 460 x 365 x 50mm (46L x 36.5W cm) |
| Compatible toilet size | 445mm-480mm length, 360mm-370mm width |
| Item weight | 2.28 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7th in Toilet Seats |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is an excellent soft closing toilet seat. Easy to fit, all you need is a Phillips screwdriver. Template makes it easy to position in fact it took less than 5 mins to unpack and install. Easy to remove for cleaning and very stable as my last one was a really cheap plastic one and moved all the time. Comfortable and good value for the price.”
Verified purchase“Good looking product that was very easy to install. Instructions clear and comprehensive and template is a game changer. Would recommend”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Toilet Seats: 9 Ranked, and Why the Load Figures Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What material is the DERW 41005WE seat made from?
The title and the Material field both say "Premium Thermoplastic", while the second bullet says it is "crafted from high-quality PP material" — the listing uses both descriptions.
What weight can the DERW D-shaped seat take?
The listing states a weight capacity of up to 150kg, with golden corner bumps listed for added stability and noise reduction.
Will it fit my toilet?
DERW lists compatible toilet dimensions of 445mm-480mm length (centre of the mounting hole to the rim) and 360mm-370mm width at the widest edge of the seat.
How long does fitting take?
The listing says the dual-button quick-release system and adjustable hinges give a secure fit "in just minutes", and an installation/alignment guide is included.
What is in the box?
1 x Installation/Alignment Guide, 1 x D-shaped toilet seat, 2 x anti-bump stickers, 2 x decorative seat covers and 2 x plastic anchors.
Is the DERW seat well reviewed?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 977 ratings and ranks 7th in Toilet Seats in DIY & Tools.
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