Rank #5 in Best Toilet Seats: 9 Ranked, and Why the Load Figures Don't Add Up
WOLTU Soft Close O-Shaped Toilet Seat, 175kg Load Capacity
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WOLTU WS2975 is a soft-close toilet seat in duroplast with stainless steel hinges, listed at £29.99. It takes fifth place in this guide, and it is the middle rung of the ladder the guide is about: its listing claims a maximum load capacity of 175 kg, which is 25 kg below the 200 kg claimed by the reinforced PP seat selling for £42.80, and 25 kg above the 150 kg the two urea-formaldehyde seats claim. At £29.99 it also undercuts the £42.80 seat that carries the bigger number.
Where several listings in this guide contradict themselves, this one holds together. The bullet gives the outer edge as 37 x 47.5 cm; the Item Dimensions field gives 47.5L x 37W centimetres — the same seat, measured from the other side. Hole spacing is stated as 13–17 cm, and the shape is listed as oval, matching the bullets' description of a seat for standard oval bowls. The one field that reads oddly is Operation Mode, given as "Automatic", which is not a word you would normally attach to a hinged seat. The rating breakdown shows 65 in every 100 ratings at five stars and 12 in every 100 at one or two, against an overall 4.2 out of 5 from 2,865 ratings. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and that rating breakdown, not from a test we ran.
How those 2,865 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £29.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 2,865 ratings |
| Claimed load capacity | 175 kg |
| Material | Duroplast with stainless steel hinges |
| Outer dimensions | 37 x 47.5 cm; inner edge 23.1 x 29 cm |
| Hole spacing | 13–17 cm |
| Item weight | 2.4 kg |
| Operation mode (as listed) | Automatic |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have loved this toilet seat, it's the best one I've ever had and it has received lots of compliments from visitors asking where it's from.Pros: lightweightDetatchable for easy cleaningBeautiful appearanceSoft close, quietStrong in spite of being lightweightComfortableExcellent value for moneyHighly adjustable to various sizes of toilet bowlsCons: a bit fiddly to align the fixtures to get the seat straightTendency of fixtures to come loose and seat to move, does require fixtures to be tightened up often.Note to other buyers: I have purchased a new set of fixtures for this toilet seat as I found those supplied weren't the best. With the new fixtures I've found the seat much sturdier than before.”
Verified purchase“So easy to put on and video to show you⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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 is the WOLTU WS2975 made from?
The listing gives the material as duroplast with stainless steel hinges, described as rustproof, wear-resistant and easy to clean.
How much weight does the WOLTU WS2975 take?
175 kg. The figure appears in the product title and again in the first bullet, given there as the maximum load capacity.
Will the WOLTU WS2975 fit my toilet?
The listing says it suits standard oval bowls: outer edge 37 x 47.5 cm, inner edge 23.1 x 29 cm and hole spacing 13–17 cm. WOLTU advises checking your toilet's shape and size before ordering.
Does the WOLTU WS2975 come with fittings?
Yes. The listing says one set of fittings is included and describes an upgraded top mounting system that it says suits standard O-shaped wall-hung and conventional toilets.
How do the soft-close and quick-release mechanisms work?
A built-in soft-close mechanism brings the seat and lid down quietly; pressing the quick release button lifts the seat off its hinge rods for cleaning, and it goes back on by inserting the seat vertically into the rods.
What do buyers say about the WOLTU WS2975?
It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 2,865 ratings. In the rating breakdown, 65 in every 100 ratings are five stars and 12 in every 100 are one or two.
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