American Standard VorMax Compact-Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet vs American Standard Cadet 3 Compact-Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

VorMax Compact ($300-360) and Cadet 3 Compact ($175-195) share the same compact-elongated bowl shape and 1.28 GPF rating. The differentiator is rim design. The Cadet 3 has traditional rim holes that distribute water around the bowl during flush — these holes accumulate mineral scale in hard-water areas, weakening the flush over years. The VorMax Compact is rimless: one large angled jet at the back of the rim creates a sheet of water that sweeps the bowl from back to front. No rim holes to scale, more uniform bowl wash, easier cleaning. In hard-water regions (TDS over 200 ppm), the buildup difference is significant after 2-3 years; the VorMax stays cleaner. In soft-water regions, both perform equivalently.