> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://gazrox.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Lightweight Compact Toilet: DeerValley Leads - URL: https://gazrox.com/best-lightweight-compact-toilet/ - Published: 2026-09-07T06:59:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:18.000Z - Description: A ranked shortlist of six compact toilets, weighed against depth, flush volume and installed footprint, with the buyer profile each one actually fits. - Author: Dexter Gill - Tags: Tools & Home Improvement, Home Improvement, #Bathrooms The best lightweight compact toilet in this set is the DeerValley DV-1F52812, a one-piece skirted model that measures 24.6 in deep and weighs 78 lb, the lightest of the five plumbed picks here. If you want a chair-height seat instead, the HOROW T0338W sits at 17.3 in from floor to seat and takes the runner-up slot for accessibility. In this guide 1. [Best lightweight compact toilet at a glance](#best-lightweight-compact-toilet-at-a-glance) 2. [Who this shortlist is for, and who should skip it](#who-this-shortlist-is-for-and-who-should-skip-it) 3. [How I screened the listings](#how-i-screened-the-listings) 4. [1\. DeerValley DV-1F52812 — Best overall](#1-deervalley-dv-1f52812-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. DeerValley DV-2F52531 — Most versatile](#2-deervalley-dv-2f52531-%E2%80%94-most-versatile) 6. [3\. WinZo WZ5079 — Best premium](#3-winzo-wz5079-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 7. [4\. Gerber Viper Force — Best for quiet operation](#4-gerber-viper-force-%E2%80%94-best-for-quiet-operation) 8. [5\. HOROW T0338W — Best warranty](#5-horow-t0338w-%E2%80%94-best-warranty) 9. [6\. LuckyNov Folding Toilet — Best budget pick](#6-luckynov-folding-toilet-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 10. [Is a lightweight compact toilet actually lightweight?](#is-a-lightweight-compact-toilet-actually-lightweight) 11. [One-piece or two-piece: which suits a small bathroom?](#one-piece-or-two-piece-which-suits-a-small-bathroom) 12. [What the listings do not tell you about rough-in](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you-about-rough-in) 13. [How do dual-flush ratings compare here?](#how-do-dual-flush-ratings-compare-here) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best lightweight compact toilet at a glance | Pick | Depth off wall | Weight | Flush (GPF) | Price | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------- | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[DeerValley DV-1F52812](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1QLWMW3?tag=gazrox-20) | 24.6 in | 78 lb | 1.1 / 1.6 dual | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1QLWMW3?tag=gazrox-20) | | **Most versatile**[DeerValley DV-2F52531](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7XX65K?tag=gazrox-20) | 24.6 in | 86 lb | 1.1 / 1.6 dual | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7XX65K?tag=gazrox-20) | | **Best premium**[WinZo WZ5079](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1B68R6?tag=gazrox-20) | 22.8 in | 98 lb | 0.8 / 1.6 dual | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1B68R6?tag=gazrox-20) | | **Best for quiet operation**[Gerber Viper Force](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDN7K3Y?tag=gazrox-20) | 27.8 in | 81.9 lb | 1.28 single | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDN7K3Y?tag=gazrox-20) | | **Best warranty**[HOROW T0338W](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WYQCPMP?tag=gazrox-20) | 26.6 in | 99.2 lb | 1.1 / 1.6 dual (claim) | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WYQCPMP?tag=gazrox-20) | | **Best budget pick**[LuckyNov Folding Toilet](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBY1L34?tag=gazrox-20) | 12.5 in (portable) | 2.6 lb | none, bag-based | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBY1L34?tag=gazrox-20) | ## Who this shortlist is for, and who should skip it Five of the six picks here are plumbed toilets. One is a folding camping unit. If you searched for a lightweight compact toilet expecting the second kind, only the LuckyNov fits that brief, and the rest of this guide is not for you. For the five plumbed models, "lightweight" is the tricky word. Ceramic toilets do not get truly light. The lightest in the set weighs 78 lb, the heaviest 99.2 lb. So "lightweight" here is a comparison inside a narrow band, not an absolute. A single installer can move any of them; two people are easier, especially up stairs. Skip this best lightweight compact toilet round-up if: - You need a wall-hung unit. None of these mount to a wall. - You need a 10 in rough-in as the default. Every plumbed pick here ships as a 12 in rough-in, though the HOROW listing claims a 10 in version exists as a separate SKU. - You want a heated seat, bidet, or smart controls. None are included. If you want a permanent fixture in a small full bathroom or powder room, and the depth off the wall is the number that decides it, the five one-piece and two-piece options below are the right shortlist. ## How I screened the listings I compared the published specifications side by side and cut anything I could not verify. The category is full of listings that state a "compact" claim without a depth figure, and those went first. What remained had to publish depth off the wall, weight and flush volume so the picks could be compared like for like. The order of the shortlist was set this way: 1. Depth off the wall, because that is what "compact" actually means in a small bathroom. 2. Weight, because a fixture two people cannot carry up a staircase is not lightweight in any useful sense. 3. Flush volume, in gallons per flush, because a compact bowl still has to clear waste on the first press. 4. Seat height and warranty, as tiebreakers. I then set the awards against those criteria. The best lightweight compact toilet had to lead on depth and weight together, not one or the other, which is why the DeerValley DV-1F52812 wins over the shallower WinZo at 22.8 in. The WinZo is 20 lb heavier and sells far more slowly in this set, and depth alone does not carry the pick. ## 1\. DeerValley DV-1F52812 — Best overall **The lightest plumbed pick here at 78 lb, in a skirted one-piece body 24.6 in deep, with a dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush.** [![DeerValley one-piece skirted toilet in white — the lightest plumbed pick in the set at 78 lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31h3BLG6EML._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1QLWMW3?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** a small full bathroom where depth off the wall matters most **Skip it if:** you need a chair-height seat for accessibility This is the pick a solo installer will thank you for. Ceramic is heavy by nature, and shaving 20 lb off the heaviest fixture in the set is the difference between a two-person job and a one-person job with a helper. The 24.6 in depth is not the shallowest here (the WinZo takes that at 22.8 in), but the DeerValley pairs its footprint with the lightest weight in the plumbed group and mid-range positioning in the set. The listing describes a fully skirted design that hides the trapway, which is the part most owners dislike scrubbing around. DeerValley says the soft-close seat operates at 28dB, an attributed figure rather than a measured one. The dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush gives you a light press for liquid waste and a full press otherwise; DeerValley claims a saving of about 16,500 gallons a year against an older 3.5 GPF fixture. A 1-year warranty is stated on the listing. Chrome push button, standard round bowl, 12 in rough-in. The trade-off is seat height. This is a standard-height seat, not a 17.3 in ADA seat, so an older household should look at the HOROW. **Pros:** - Lightest plumbed pick here at 78 lb - 24.6 in depth off the wall - Fully skirted for easier cleaning - Dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush - Stated 1-year warranty and complete install kit **Cons:** - Standard seat height, not ADA chair height - 1-year warranty is short for the mid price position - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1QLWMW3?tag=gazrox-20) ## 2\. DeerValley DV-2F52531 — Most versatile **Same 24.6 in depth as the winner, 8 lb heavier at 86 lb, and the cheapest of the plumbed picks in this set.** [![DeerValley one-piece compact toilet with comfort-height seat in white porcelain](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w5rcOyG6L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7XX65K?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** a second bathroom or rental refit on a tight budget **Skip it if:** you want a published warranty on the porcelain The DV-2F52531 sits in the same 24.6 in footprint as the winner and shares the same skirted one-piece body, the same dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush, and the same soft-close seat DeerValley rates at 28dB. It is the second-cheapest pick here and the cheapest of the plumbed group, which is what earns it the versatile slot: a landlord fitting out two or three bathrooms cares more about the entry price than about the last 8 lb of weight savings. The differences with the winner are two. This model weighs 86 lb, not 78, and no warranty is stated on the listing. Neither is a deal-breaker for a secondary bathroom or a rental, but both matter enough that a homeowner keeping the fixture for a decade should spend the extra on the DV-1F52812. The listing describes a comfortable seat height, though it does not publish a floor-to-seat figure in inches, so a buyer who needs a specific 17.3 in ADA seat should still take the HOROW. **Pros:** - 24.6 in depth off the wall - Cheapest plumbed pick in the set - Dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush - Skirted one-piece design - Same install kit as the winner **Cons:** - No stated warranty on the listing - 8 lb heavier than the DV-1F52812 for a small saving - No published seat-height figure [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7XX65K?tag=gazrox-20) ## 3\. WinZo WZ5079 — Best premium **The shallowest bowl in the set at 22.8 in, in a one-piece body with a claimed 3.15 in trapway and a 0.8/1.6 GPF dual flush.** [![WinZo compact one-piece toilet with 22.8 in depth for small bathrooms](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41imo+CXTnL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1B68R6?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** a powder room where the 22.8 in depth is the deciding number **Skip it if:** you want the lightest install of the group The WinZo is where you go when depth off the wall is the constraint that runs the project. At 22.8 in, it sits 1.8 in shallower than either DeerValley and roughly 5 in shallower than the Gerber. In a small powder room under a stair or wedged between a vanity and a door swing, that gap is the difference between a fixture that fits and one that does not. The listing claims a 3.15 in trapway, larger than the 2 in trapway HOROW publishes, which is the specification most owners care about when they think about clogs. WinZo also states a 0.8/1.6 GPF dual flush, the lightest liquid-waste flush in the set. Top-mounted seat, side hole access for the floor bolts, concealed trapway. The trade-offs are real. This is the heaviest of the plumbed one-piece toilets here at 98 lb, so two-person handling is not optional. It is the most expensive pick in the set. And its sales rank is the slowest of the six, which means fewer sellers stock it and fewer owners have written about the model publicly. **Pros:** - 22.8 in depth, the shallowest in the set - Claimed 3.15 in trapway - 0.8/1.6 GPF dual flush - Concealed trapway, skirted look - Side hole access for easier bolting **Cons:** - Heaviest of the plumbed picks at 98 lb - The most expensive pick here - No stated warranty - Slowest seller in this set [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1B68R6?tag=gazrox-20) ## 4\. Gerber Viper Force — Best for quiet operation **A two-piece compact elongated toilet at 81.9 lb, with a Fluidmaster 400A fill valve the brand describes as quiet on refill.** [![Gerber Viper Force compact elongated two-piece toilet in white](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21dSR8FFhQL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDN7K3Y?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** a bathroom next to a bedroom where flush noise carries **Skip it if:** you have no room to work around a two-piece tank The Viper Force is the only two-piece pick in the shortlist, and the only one built around a named third-party fill valve. Gerber says the Fluidmaster 400A delivers a consistent, quiet refill, which is the sound most people actually hear from a toilet in a shared wall. A single 1.28 GPF flush, described as high-efficiency and bowl-clearing, replaces the dual system the others use. At 81.9 lb, the Viper Force is lighter than the WinZo and the HOROW and heavier than the DV-1F52812\. Where it loses is depth: 27.8 in off the wall is 5 in more than the WinZo and 3.2 in more than the DeerValley pair. That is a significant footprint in a very tight bathroom, and it is the reason the Viper Force is not the overall winner. Two-piece bodies have one advantage a one-piece cannot match: the tank and bowl arrive as separate boxes. If you are carrying the fixture up two flights of stairs by yourself, that matters more than any spec on the sheet. **Pros:** - Named Fluidmaster 400A fill valve - 1.28 GPF single flush, high-efficiency - Compact elongated bowl - Ships as tank plus bowl, easier to carry solo - Soft-close seat, tool-free install per listing **Cons:** - 27.8 in deep, longest here among plumbed picks - No dual-flush option - No stated warranty on the listing - Two-piece joint is a long-term wear point one-piece bodies avoid [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDN7K3Y?tag=gazrox-20) ## 5\. HOROW T0338W — Best warranty **One-piece chair-height model with a 17.3 in seat, a claimed dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush and a stated 1-year warranty.** [![HOROW one-piece compact toilet with 17.3 in ADA chair-height seat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HJ07gzRoL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WYQCPMP?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** older users who want a 17.3 in ADA chair-height seat **Skip it if:** the fixture has to come up two flights of stairs Seat height is a specification most compact-toilet buyers only realise they care about after they sit down on the wrong one. HOROW publishes 17.3 in from floor to seat, in ADA chair-height territory, which puts the T0338W in a different category of comfort for anyone with knee or hip trouble. The listing describes a siphon flush with a fully glazed 2 in trapway and a dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush. The T0338W is the second-slowest seller in the plumbed group but the fastest seller in the whole shortlist by category rank, which suggests the chair-height brief is one buyers actively look for. HOROW also says a 10 in rough-in version exists as a separate model, which is useful in older houses where the drain sits closer to the wall. The catches are weight and depth. At 99.2 lb, this is the heaviest fixture in the set, and 26.6 in of depth is deeper than the two DeerValleys. If you want chair-height plus the smallest footprint, no single pick in this group gives you both, and this one prioritises the seat. **Pros:** - 17.3 in ADA chair-height seat - Dual 1.1/1.6 GPF flush (claim) - Fully glazed 2 in trapway (claim) - Stated 1-year warranty - 10 in rough-in version available per listing **Cons:** - Heaviest pick in the set at 99.2 lb - 26.6 in depth, deeper than the DeerValleys - 2 in trapway is narrower than the WinZo's claimed 3.15 in - Chrome push button feel is a matter of taste [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WYQCPMP?tag=gazrox-20) ## 6\. LuckyNov Folding Toilet — Best budget pick **Not a plumbed fixture: a 2.6 lb folding camping toilet with a 12 in seat opening and eight adjustable height levels.** [![LuckyNov folding portable toilet in black plastic, height-adjustable](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418zStN2cqL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBY1L34?tag=gazrox-20) **Best for:** camping, RVs and emergency use, not a plumbed bathroom **Skip it if:** you need a permanent, plumbed fixture The LuckyNov is in the shortlist because the search phrase "lightweight compact toilet" pulls it up alongside ceramic fixtures on Amazon, and a buyer scrolling past should know what it is and is not. It is a folding portable toilet that uses waste bags, not a fixture that connects to a drain. If that is what you wanted, this is the cheapest pick in the set and the fastest seller of the six. Folded, it measures 12.5 x 12.5 x 3.2 in. The listing describes a fish-scale retractable design with eight height levels from 3.2 in to 12.3 in, an ergonomic seat rated to 400 lb, and a kit that includes a storage bag, waste bags and gel packs. Two sellers list it, which is one more than any other pick here. Do not mistake this for a compact ceramic toilet in a small bathroom. It cannot flush, it will not sit on a floor flange, and it is not a substitute for a plumbed fixture. As a camping, RV or emergency toilet, though, at 2.6 lb, it earns the budget slot on its own terms. **Pros:** - 2.6 lb, folds to 3.2 in thick - 400 lb stated capacity - Eight adjustable height levels - Kit includes waste bags and gel packs - Cheapest pick and the fastest seller here **Cons:** - Not a plumbed toilet - Bag-based waste, ongoing consumable cost - Plastic build, not ceramic - Not a fit for a permanent bathroom [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBY1L34?tag=gazrox-20) ## Is a lightweight compact toilet actually lightweight? Inside this shortlist, yes, in a narrow band. The five plumbed picks range from 78 lb to 99.2 lb, so the lightest is 21 percent lighter than the heaviest, and 78 lb is a single-person lift on the flat. The moment you add stairs, tight corners or an over-shoulder carry, none of these are truly light, and a helper is worth calling. The LuckyNov folding toilet at 2.6 lb is the only genuinely lightweight compact toilet in the set, and it is not a plumbed fixture. Ceramic simply does not get light: the material is dense, and the walls need thickness to survive the ceramic firing. If weight is the deciding factor because you are working alone, the practical shortlist inside the plumbed group is the DeerValley DV-1F52812 at 78 lb and the Gerber Viper Force at 81.9 lb, and the two-piece Gerber has a real advantage because tank and bowl arrive separately. The best lightweight compact toilet claim, then, is a claim about the depth and weight envelope combined, not a claim that ceramic behaves like plastic. ## One-piece or two-piece: which suits a small bathroom? Five picks here are one-piece, one is two-piece. A one-piece body is easier to clean because there is no gap between tank and bowl for dust and moisture to collect, and one-piece toilets often look lower and more modern. The DeerValley pair and the WinZo lean into that visual with skirted designs that hide the trapway entirely. A two-piece toilet has three practical advantages worth naming: - The tank and bowl arrive as separate boxes, so a single installer can carry each part. - Replacement parts for the tank are usually easier to source and swap. - The joint between tank and bowl uses a gasket that any competent plumber can renew. The Gerber Viper Force is the two-piece option here. It weighs 81.9 lb in total, but the heaviest single part is the bowl, which is significantly lighter than the whole. For a bathroom on the second floor of an older house, the two-piece is often the sensible pick even if the one-piece looks cleaner in photographs. ## What the listings do not tell you about rough-in Rough-in is the distance from the finished wall behind the toilet to the centre of the drain flange in the floor. Every plumbed pick here is listed as a 12 in rough-in, which is the modern standard. Older houses often have 10 in or 14 in rough-ins, and a 12 in toilet on a 10 in flange leaves the tank an inch off the wall or the fixture out of alignment. Before you buy, do this: 1. Remove the caps on the base of your current toilet if there is one, or measure from the finished wall to the centre of the flange bolts on the floor. 2. Confirm the number, in inches: 10, 12 or 14. 3. Match it against the listing, and check for a separate SKU if the number is not 12. HOROW says a 10 in rough-in version of the T0338W exists as a different model, so a buyer with an older drain should look at that variant rather than assume the 12 in model will fit. None of the other plumbed picks publishes a 10 in variant on the listings supplied, though DeerValley may offer one under a separate ASIN. ## How do dual-flush ratings compare here? Dual-flush is the standard on four of the five plumbed picks, and it is worth understanding what the numbers mean. Gallons per flush, or GPF, describes the water used per press. - **DeerValley DV-1F52812 and DV-2F52531**: 1.1 GPF for liquid, 1.6 GPF for solid. - **WinZo WZ5079**: 0.8 GPF for liquid, 1.6 GPF for solid, the lowest liquid-waste figure here. - **HOROW T0338W**: 1.1 GPF / 1.6 GPF per the listing description. - **Gerber Viper Force**: 1.28 GPF single flush, no dual option. For a household that uses a toilet primarily for liquid waste during the day, the WinZo saves the most water per press: 0.4 GPF less than the DeerValleys and 0.48 GPF less than the Gerber. Over a year, in a family of four, that adds up to real savings. But the Gerber's single 1.28 GPF flush is a fair compromise on average, and simpler mechanics mean fewer parts to fail. Dual-flush valves have two seals, not one, and two seals is one more to renew. ## The verdict If you want the best lightweight compact toilet for a normal small full bathroom, buy the DeerValley DV-1F52812\. It is 78 lb, 24.6 in deep, dual-flush at 1.1/1.6 GPF and fully skirted, and it comes with a stated 1-year warranty and the complete install kit. Nothing else in the shortlist lands on those numbers together. Two conditions flip that pick. If the depth off the wall is the number that runs your project, and 22.8 in versus 24.6 in decides whether the door swings clear, take the WinZo WZ5079 and accept that it is 20 lb heavier and the most expensive pick here. If a chair-height seat matters more than every other spec, because someone in the household needs ADA-height comfort, take the HOROW T0338W with its published 17.3 in floor-to-seat figure and accept that it is the heaviest fixture in the set at 99.2 lb. The Gerber Viper Force is the pick for anyone working solo in an upstairs bathroom, because a two-piece body carries in two boxes. The DeerValley DV-2F52531 is the pick for a rental or a second bathroom, where the entry price does the deciding. The LuckyNov is not a substitute for any of the above: it is a camping toilet, and only the right pick when a camping toilet is what you actually need. ## FAQ ### What is the lightest lightweight compact toilet in this shortlist? The lightest lightweight compact toilet that is a plumbed fixture is the DeerValley DV-1F52812 at 78 lb. The LuckyNov folding toilet weighs 2.6 lb, but it is a portable camping unit, not a plumbed toilet. Inside the plumbed picks, weights run from 78 lb to 99.2 lb, so the difference top to bottom is around 21 lb. ### Is a compact one-piece toilet worth it over a two-piece? A compact one-piece toilet is worth it if cleaning and looks matter most, because there is no gap between tank and bowl. A two-piece toilet is worth it if you are carrying the fixture upstairs alone, because tank and bowl arrive separately. The Gerber Viper Force is the two-piece option here at 81.9 lb total. ### How does rough-in affect which of these toilets I can install? Rough-in affects fit directly: every plumbed pick here is listed as a 12 in rough-in, which is the modern standard. If your drain is 10 in from the wall, most of these will not sit flush. HOROW says a 10 in variant of the T0338W exists as a separate model, so buyers with older drains should look at that SKU rather than assume 12 in will fit. ### DeerValley DV-1F52812 or HOROW T0338W: which should I buy? DeerValley DV-1F52812 or HOROW T0338W comes down to seat height. Pick the DeerValley if you want the lightest install at 78 lb and the shallower 24.6 in footprint, with a standard-height seat. Pick the HOROW if a 17.3 in ADA chair-height seat matters more than weight, accepting a heavier 99.2 lb fixture and 26.6 in of depth. Both are one-piece, both are dual-flush. ### What is the biggest pitfall when buying a compact toilet online? The biggest pitfall when buying a compact toilet online is assuming "compact" means the same thing on every listing. Depth off the wall varies by 5 in across the five plumbed picks here, and weight varies by more than 20 lb. Read the depth figure, the weight figure, the rough-in and the flush volume together, and match all four to your bathroom before ordering. If you take one number into the store or the checkout page, make it depth off the wall in inches. That is the specification that most often decides whether a compact toilet fits the space you have. The DeerValley DV-1F52812 covers the widest set of small bathrooms because it lands 24.6 in deep at 78 lb with a dual-flush valve, which is a balance no other pick here manages together. If your project turns on the shallowest possible bowl, or the chair-height seat, the WinZo and the HOROW give you those trade-offs with their own compromises named honestly. *Last updated: September 11, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*