Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Specification
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Rating
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Glaze
EverClean (optional on -EC variant)
EverClean
Design
Two-piece elongated, 4-inch flush valve
Two-piece elongated with ActiClean auto-cleaning + EverClean
Map Score
1000
1000
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
Champion 4 Gravity (4-inch flush valve)
Champion 4 Gravity + ActiClean
Watersense
1
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
16.5
17.25
Warranty Flush
10-year flush engine warranty
10-year flush engine warranty
Warranty Years
1
1
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
Lifetime
Lifetime
Cleaning Cartridge Life
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3 months per refill
Detailed Comparison
Champion 4 ($380-450) and Champion PRO ($420-500) share the same Champion flush valve (4-inch oversized flapper, 1,000g MaP score) and the same elongated 1.28 GPF design. The PRO adds: commercial-grade EverClean glaze that lasts longer under heavy use, slightly heavier tank gauge for vandalism resistance, and an extended commercial warranty (3 years vs 1 year residential). Bowl shape, seat height, and flush water consumption are identical. For residential single-family use, the additional commercial-grade durability of the PRO is over-engineering — the base Champion 4 already lasts 20-25 years in residential use. For light commercial (small restaurants, retail) or high-traffic multi-family (rental properties with 3+ tenants per bathroom), the PRO's durability pays back over 5-7 years of avoided service calls.
Final Verdict
We recommend the American Standard Champion 4 for residential primary bathrooms — same flush performance, lower cost, easier homeowner serviceability. Choose the Champion PRO only for high-traffic light commercial or multi-family installations where the commercial-grade durability matters.
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Buy American Standard — Check current pricePros & Cons Side-by-Side
American Standard Champion 4 Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- 4-inch flush valve — largest residential flush valve in US market
- MaP 1,000g+ score — among strongest gravity-flush in residential
- Industry-leading 10-year flush engine warranty
- 1.28 GPF WaterSense certified
- EverClean glaze available on -EC variant
- PowerWash rim cleaning during flush
- Comfort Height (16.5") + elongated bowl
- Solves chronic clog problems without pressure-assist noise
- Most-spec'd strong-flush toilet by US plumbers
Cons
- Loud flush — 4-inch valve dumps water faster, creating audible "whoosh"
- 4-inch flapper is larger (and more expensive) than standard 2/3-inch flappers
- Standard ceramic glaze on base SKU (EverClean upgrade is +$30-$60)
- SoftClose seat NOT included
- Larger water-supply line connection footprint
- Heavier tank (~38 lbs vs ~32 for Cadet 3)
American Standard Champion PRO Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- All Champion 4 features (4-inch flush valve, PowerWash, 1,000g+ MaP)
- ActiClean — automatic bowl cleaning after each flush
- EverClean glaze standard (not optional upcharge like Champion 4)
- Higher Right Height (17.25") vs Champion 4's 16.5"
- Cleaning cartridge automatic dispensing — no manual scrubbing required for routine maintenance
- WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified
- 10-year flush engine warranty
- Documented to reduce manual bowl cleaning frequency by 60-80%
Cons
- Premium pricing ($440-$620) — $100-$200 over Champion 4
- Requires consumable ActiClean cartridges ($15 every 3 months = $60/year)
- Cartridge availability requires recurring purchase commitment
- ActiClean mechanism is the most-failed component (3-7 year service life on dispenser)
- Loud flush — same noise profile as Champion 4
- SoftClose seat NOT included
- More complex install due to ActiClean cartridge housing