Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Specification
Glacier Bay
Niagara
Price
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Rating
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Glaze
Standard vitreous china (Mexico/China production)
Standard ceramic
Design
Two-piece elongated Comfort Height with included SoftClose seat
Standard two-piece, value-tier Niagara
Map Score
700
800
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
Standard Gravity (3-inch flush valve)
Standard Gravity (3-inch flush valve)
Watersense
1
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
16.5
16.5
Includes Seat
1
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Warranty Years
5
5
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
5-year (original purchaser)
Lifetime
Upc
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C11.101.01
Detailed Comparison
Budget all-stars under $200: Glacier Bay All-in-One ($150-180) and Niagara Liberty ($180-220). Both 1.28 GPF, both elongated, both comfort-height. The Glacier Bay value proposition is the "all-in-one" packaging: includes wax ring, supply line, and seat in the box — no additional shopping required for a complete install. The Liberty offers cleaner manufacturing tolerances (its bowl glazing is consistently better) and the Niagara-engineered flush valve has a smoother release than the Glacier Bay flapper. For a temporary install, rental property, or guest bathroom: Glacier Bay. For a primary bath you want to keep 10+ years: Liberty.
Final Verdict
We recommend the Glacier Bay All-in-One as the strongest sub-$200 value pick — comes complete with seat and bolts. The Niagara Liberty is the smarter pick for hard-water areas where the Niagara flush design resists buildup better.
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Buy Niagara — Check current pricePros & Cons Side-by-Side
Glacier Bay All-in-One Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Comfort Height Toilet
Pros
- INCLUDES SOFTCLOSE SEAT — saves $30-$40 vs Vortens/Sterling/AmStd unbundled
- Lowest-priced WaterSense Comfort Height elongated toilet in US retail
- Home Depot in-stock availability — same-day pickup
- 1.28 GPF + Comfort Height + elongated bowl
- Universal Korky/Fluidmaster aftermarket parts
- Hassle-free Home Depot return policy (within 90 days)
- #1 selling toilet model at US Home Depot by unit volume
- Stocked at every Home Depot in the US — not Sun Belt-restricted like Vortens
Cons
- MaP 700g — lower than Vortens 3464 (800g) or AmStd Cadet 3 (800g)
- 5-year porcelain warranty — shorter than Vortens lifetime original purchaser
- Brand recognition zero outside Home Depot value-tier segment
- Variable manufacture source — Mexico (Vitromex), China (Foshan), occasionally other
- Tank trim 1-year warranty
- Standard vitreous china glaze
- Resale value: zero brand premium
- SoftClose seat is basic-grade — Bemis 1500EC upgrade ($35) often preferred
Niagara Liberty 1.28 GPF Two-Piece Elongated Toilet
Pros
- Lowest-priced Niagara at $170-$230
- WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified — rebate-eligible
- Comfort Height (16.5") + elongated bowl
- Standard 3-inch flush valve — universal Korky/Fluidmaster parts fit
- MaP 800g — solid waste-clearance performance
- No proprietary vacuum mechanism — simpler service
- Good for older homes with partial drain obstructions (more flush volume than Stealth)
- Niagara brand pedigree at value-tier price
Cons
- NOT WaterSense Most Efficient (only standard WaterSense)
- Lower rebate amount than Stealth Sabre in most utility programs
- Standard ceramic glaze
- SoftClose seat NOT included
- Less interesting brand story than Stealth ultra-low-flow line
- Limited retail availability vs Cadet 3 or Cimarron