Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Specification
American Standard
American Standard
Price
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Rating
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Glaze
Standard ceramic (EverClean optional)
EverClean (optional on -EC variant)
Design
Two-piece compact-elongated, apartment-spec workhorse
Two-piece elongated, 3-inch flush valve
Map Score
800
800
Bowl Shape
Compact Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
FloWise Gravity (3-inch flush valve)
FloWise Gravity (3-inch flush valve)
Watersense
1
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
16.5
16.5
Warranty Years
1
1
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
Lifetime
Lifetime
Detailed Comparison
Both Cadet 3 variants ($175-195) use the same Cadet 3 flush valve (1,000g MaP, 1.28 GPF) and EverClean glaze. The differences are bowl shape and projection. The Compact-Elongated variant has a 28.5-inch projection — a hybrid between round-front (28 inches) and full elongated (30-31 inches) — preserving most of the elongated interior comfort in a smaller footprint. The FloWise variant has a full 30.5-inch elongated projection. For small bathrooms, powder rooms, and apartments with under 51 inches of depth, the Compact is the right pick. For master bathrooms and any installation with comfortable space, the FloWise full elongated is more comfortable. Both are comfort height. Both have 12" rough-in.
Final Verdict
We recommend the American Standard Cadet 3 Compact for small bathrooms where every inch of projection matters; the FloWise full-elongated for any bathroom with at least 51 inches of front clearance. Same flush performance, different bowl geometry.
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Buy American Standard — Check current pricePros & Cons Side-by-Side
American Standard Cadet 3 Compact-Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- Compact-elongated bowl (17.5") fits smaller bathrooms
- Same FloWise flush mechanism as standard Cadet 3 — MaP 800g
- AmStd brand confidence at sub-$300
- WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified
- Comfort Height (16.5") + compact-elongated bowl
- Universal aftermarket parts
- Stocked at most Home Depot and Lowes
- $20-$30 cheaper than Edgemere with same compact-elongated bowl
Cons
- Standard ceramic glaze (no EverClean upgrade on base SKU)
- SoftClose seat NOT included
- Comfort Height (16.5") vs Edgemere's Right Height (17.25") — 0.75" lower seat
- Compact-elongated may feel small for taller adult users
- Less broadly distributed than standard Cadet 3 (full elongated)
American Standard Cadet 3 FloWise Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- Volume mid-tier AmStd — most-spec'd AmStd in US residential
- 3-inch flush valve — strong gravity flush at moderate price
- WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified
- Universal aftermarket parts (Korky/Fluidmaster fit)
- EverClean glaze available on -EC variants
- Comfort Height (16.5") + elongated bowl
- Stocked at every Home Depot, Lowes, Menards in US
- AmStd brand confidence at value-mid price
Cons
- Standard ceramic glaze on base SKU (EverClean upgrade is +$30-$50)
- SoftClose seat NOT included
- MaP 800g (below Champion 4 at 1,000g+)
- 3-inch flapper instead of 2-inch — slightly more expensive replacement
- No skirted trapway