Head-to-Head Comparison

Kohler Devonshire Comfort Height Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet vs Kohler Bancroft Comfort Height Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

Toilets — Side-by-side spec comparison and expert verdict

Our Verdict
We recommend the Kohler Devonshire for traditional bathrooms with stone or marble finishes and broader design flexibility. Choose the Bancroft for craftsman and English-cottage bathroom styling — its period-specific detailing reads as deliberate design rather...

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

Specification
Kohler
Kohler
Price
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Rating
Glaze
Standard ceramic
Standard ceramic
Design
Traditional-designer two-piece with classical architectural detailing
English-classical two-piece with vintage architectural detailing
Map Score
800
800
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
Class Five (Gravity)
Class Five (Gravity)
Watersense
1
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
17.25
17.25
Warranty Years
1
1
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
Lifetime
Lifetime

Detailed Comparison

Kohler traditional two-piece pairing: Devonshire ($420-490) and Bancroft ($480-560). Both AquaPiston canister flush, both 1.28 GPF, both comfort-height. Both target traditional bathroom design with subtle differences in detailing.

Design detailing

The Devonshire has cleaner proportions with subtle period detailing — versatile for traditional-to-transitional bathrooms. Tank profile is restrained traditional. Read as: traditional, but adaptable.

The Bancroft has more period-specific detailing — raised tank top, more visible molded ornamentation, distinctly craftsman/English-cottage aesthetic. Read as: specific period reference, less flexible across bathroom styles.

Bathroom matching

The Devonshire pairs with: traditional master baths with stone or marble finishes, classic-design master suites, Kohler Devonshire-suite installations.

The Bancroft pairs specifically with: craftsman-style bathrooms, English-cottage design, Tudor-revival aesthetic, Kohler Bancroft-suite installations.

Functional equivalence

Both use Kohler AquaPiston canister flush — 10+ year canister lifespan, no flapper maintenance. Both 1.28 GPF, both elongated, both comfort-height. Both ship in White, Biscuit, Almond. Service parts are universal.

Pricing rationale

The Bancroft's $60-70 premium reflects the more elaborate molded detailing required for the period-specific aesthetic. The Devonshire's lower price reflects its simpler, more universal detailing.

Suite-matching considerations

If you have a Kohler Devonshire sink or tub, match the Devonshire toilet. If you have a Kohler Bancroft sink or tub, match the Bancroft. For non-Kohler-suite installations, the Devonshire's more versatile detailing typically fits better.

Final Verdict

We recommend the Kohler Devonshire for traditional bathrooms with stone or marble finishes and broader design flexibility. Choose the Bancroft for craftsman and English-cottage bathroom styling — its period-specific detailing reads as deliberate design rather than generic traditional.

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Pros & Cons Side-by-Side

Kohler Devonshire Comfort Height Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
  • Traditional-designer styling — pairs with Kohler Devonshire collection
  • Class Five flush mechanism
  • Comfort Height (17.25") + elongated bowl
  • Available in 4 Kohler colors (White, Biscuit, Almond, Black Black)
  • WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified
  • Universal aftermarket parts
  • Right-hand trip lever variant available for accessibility
Cons
  • Standard ceramic glaze (no Pure-Clean)
  • Class Five flapper-based flush (not AquaPiston canister)
  • SoftClose seat NOT included
  • Lower retail presence than Cimarron/Highline
  • Aesthetic only justifies premium when bath suite is Devonshire-coordinated
Kohler Bancroft Comfort Height Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
  • English-classical designer styling
  • Pairs with Kohler Bancroft bath collection
  • Comfort Height (17.25") + elongated bowl
  • Class Five flush mechanism
  • Available in classical color palette including Almond and Black Black
  • WaterSense 1.28 GPF certified
  • Universal aftermarket parts
Cons
  • Premium pricing for two-piece ($420-$580)
  • Standard ceramic glaze
  • Class Five flapper (not AquaPiston canister)
  • SoftClose seat NOT included
  • Aesthetic only justifies premium when paired with Bancroft collection fixtures
  • Lower retail availability than Cimarron line