American Standard Edgemere Compact-Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

The American Standard Edgemere positioning

The Edgemere (765AA.104) is American Standard's compact-elongated designer two-piece — the SKU that bridges the value-tier Cadet 3 ($210-$290) and the designer-tier Boulevard ($600-$800). At $420-$580, the Edgemere delivers EverClean glaze + FloWise 1.28 GPF flush + compact-elongated bowl + designer-leaning architectural styling at a price point where most US tract-builder apartments and condos can spec a single SKU across the whole development.

The Edgemere replaced the legacy 4215A model in AmStd's current production lineup — the 4215A was popular in 1990s-2010s spec-house construction and is still actively searched (620 SV/mo for "american standard toilet 4215a"). Owners with 4215A installations looking to replace with a similar model are typically directed to the Edgemere, which uses comparable bowl geometry and Right Height proportions.

The compact-elongated bowl advantage

The Edgemere uses a compact-elongated bowl (17.5" front-to-back) — between the round-front Cadet 3 (16.5") and the full-elongated Champion 4 (18.5"). This is the design choice for:

• Apartment and condo bathrooms with engineered tight floor plans (most US apartment construction since 2010 specs compact-elongated)
• Tract-house master baths where every inch of usable floor space matters
• Powder rooms upgrading from round-front to elongated comfort without committing to full 18.5"
• Bathroom remodels where the existing toilet was a 4215A and the buyer wants similar dimensions

EverClean glaze standard

Unlike the Cadet 3 (where EverClean is an optional upgrade), the Edgemere ships with EverClean as standard glaze. This is part of the Edgemere's positioning as the designer-mid AmStd — premium glaze, designer styling, value-mid price. EverClean delivers:

• Hydrophobic ceramic-bonded coating that reduces bowl-surface roughness at the microscopic level
• Extended cleaning intervals — typical 3-4 weeks between manual scrubbing vs weekly on standard glaze
• Reduced mineral spotting in hard-water US regions
• Bacterial-growth resistance on bowl surfaces
• Permanent treatment (not a coating that wears off)

The Edgemere variant matrix

What's in the box

• Tank with pre-installed FloWise flush valve + EverClean coating
• Bowl with designer-leaning compact-elongated styling, pre-drilled for 12" rough-in
• Tank-to-bowl gasket and brass bolts
• Chrome trip lever
• EverClean glaze (standard, not optional)
• Wax ring NOT included
• SoftClose seat NOT included — Bemis 1500EC ($35) or AmStd EverClean elongated seat ($55-$80) recommended
• Installation manual

Install requirements and procedure

• Rough-in: 12 inches (standard).
• Weight: ~88 lbs total (tank ~36, bowl ~52). One-person install feasible.
• Standard two-piece install — same procedure as Cadet 3 or Champion 4.
• Universal aftermarket parts — 3-inch flapper (Korky 2032BP or AmStd OEM), Fluidmaster 400A fill valve.

What owners report

• The compact bowl + designer styling combo is the buying logic. Apartment and condo owners specifically mention "the Edgemere looked designer where the Cadet 3 looked utility."
• EverClean performs as advertised — bowl cleanliness noticeably better than standard-glaze AmStd models.
• FloWise flush at MaP 800g is solid for normal-use households. Heavy paper users occasionally double-flush but rare.
• The Right Height 17.25" is taller than Champion 4's 16.5" Comfort Height — more comfortable for tall adult users.
• Service is straightforward. Universal Korky/Fluidmaster aftermarket parts at every Home Depot. Standard 3-inch flapper replacement at 5-7 years ($9).
• Service life: 25+ years porcelain.
• 4215A owners transitioning to Edgemere report similar fit — the 4215A's dimensions and rough-in are close enough that swap-in replacement works without floor flange modification.

Where Edgemere wins vs competitors

The verdict

Buy Edgemere if:

• Bathroom is space-constrained (compact-elongated bowl matters)
• You want EverClean glaze standard at sub-$500
• Designer-leaning two-piece styling at mid-tier price
• Right Height (17.25") comfort matters
• Replacing a legacy 4215A — Edgemere is the natural current-production equivalent

Skip and choose Cadet 3 if:

• Budget under $300 — Cadet 3 has FloWise flush at lower price (EverClean upgrade variant is +$30-$50)

Skip and choose Champion 4 if:

• Chronic clog problems — Champion 4's 4-inch flush valve outperforms Edgemere's 3-inch

Warranty

American Standard Edgemere residential warranty: 1 year on tank trim, lifetime on porcelain. Standard AmStd customer service.

Pricing reality (2026)

Edgemere 765AA.104 (White): $420-$500. Home Depot: $449-$499. Lowes: $429-$489. Build.com: $399-$459. Linen/Bone variants +$40-$80. The discontinued 4215A model in white still appears in some clearance and supply-house inventory at $250-$340 — verify production date if buying.