Portable Bidet Guide Every portable bidet, measured the same way.

Ranked from published specs

Most water-efficient portable bidet

Of the 9 portable bidets with enough published data to rank here, the PORTALO scores highest at 93/100 against this page's criteria. A high flow rate empties a small tank in seconds. What matters when water is finite is how much it costs to buy a usable jet — and on that axis the fastest devices are the worst. Both figures here are derived from published capacity and flow rate, so any maker publishing both can be checked.

How this ranking is calculated

Each criterion below is scored from the spec database and weighted as shown, and each one says what it measures and why it matters for this use. Figures are compared against the other products eligible for this page, not against a market-wide scale — so a mid-sized tank is judged against the tanks it competes with, not against multi-litre reservoirs that are not eligible here. A criterion a maker does not publish earns nothing. A product is ranked only if it answers at least 2 criteria.

  • Water per 10 s of jet weight 4

    How many millilitres buy ten seconds of jet. The control-versus-blast axis in one number.

  • Usable jet per fill weight 4

    How long one fill actually lasts, which is capacity and flow rate taken together.

  • Continuous jet weight 1

    Continuous delivery wastes less than intermittent bursts between squeezes.

The ranking

  1. 1

    PORTALO

    PORTALO · Pressurised manual

    93/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 100%
    • Usable jet per fill 84%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  2. 2

    Bidet Buddy PureJet

    Bidet Buddy · Electric handheld

    75/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 87%
    • Usable jet per fill 56%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  3. 3

    Wower 2.3 L Shattaf

    Wower · Electric reservoir and hose

    68/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 28%
    • Usable jet per fill 100%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  4. 4

    Wower Pocket Bidet 250 ml

    Wower · Electric handheld

    63/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 94%
    • Usable jet per fill 23%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  5. 5

    Wower 2.5 L Bucket Bidet

    Wower · Electric reservoir and hose

    47/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 0%
    • Usable jet per fill 80%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  6. 6

    TOTO Travel Handy Washlet YEW350

    TOTO · Electric handheld

    45/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 77%
    • Usable jet per fill 0%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  7. 7

    VIKKEN Go+

    VIKKEN · Electric handheld

    45/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 66%
    • Usable jet per fill 10%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  8. 8

    Bidet Buddy Evolv

    Bidet Buddy · Electric handheld

    44/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 56%
    • Usable jet per fill 19%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

  9. 9

    Bidet Buddy CubeJet

    Bidet Buddy · Electric handheld

    43/100
    • Water per 10 s of jet 61%
    • Usable jet per fill 10%
    • Continuous jet 100%

    Scored on 3 of 3 applicable criteria.

Not enough published data to rank

These products may well suit this use. Their manufacturers simply do not publish the figures this ranking needs, so placing them would mean inventing numbers.

Side by side

Every product eligible for this use, ranked or not, with what each one publishes.

PORTALO Pressurised manual Bidet Buddy PureJet Electric handheld Wower 2.3 L Shattaf Electric reservoir and hose Wower Pocket Bidet 250 ml Electric handheld Wower 2.5 L Bucket Bidet Electric reservoir and hose TOTO Travel Handy Washlet YEW350 Electric handheld VIKKEN Go+ Electric handheld Bidet Buddy Evolv Electric handheld Bidet Buddy CubeJet Electric handheld BOKU Mini Pressurised manual Brondell GoSpa Collapsible Squeeze bottle Brondell GoSpa GS-70 Squeeze bottle CuloClean Bottle-cap nozzle Happy Bottom Portable Bidet Squeeze bottle HappyPo Easy-Bidet 2.0 Squeeze bottle HappyPo Easy-Bidet XL Squeeze bottle Holey Hiker Bidet Bottle-cap nozzle TUSHY Travel Bidet Squeeze bottle
Type and mechanism
Pressure technology ? Stored air pressure Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Electric pump Stored air pressure Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze Hand squeeze
Water source Own sealed tank Dedicated bottle Separate reservoir Dedicated bottle Separate reservoir Own sealed tank Dedicated bottle Dedicated bottle Any standard bottle Screws onto standard 26 mm bottles. Own sealed tank Dedicated bottle Dedicated bottle Any standard bottle Dedicated bottle Dedicated bottle Dedicated bottle Any standard bottle Dedicated bottle
Delivery architecture ? Nozzle on a hose, reservoir stays down A reservoir and a hose — the same architecture as the electric units, without a motor. Not published Nozzle on a hose, reservoir stays down Nozzle is part of the body Nozzle on a hose, reservoir stays down Nozzle is part of the body Not published Not published Not published Nozzle is part of the body Not published Nozzle is part of the body Not published Nozzle is part of the body Nozzle is part of the body Not published Not published Not published
Handling
What you hold ? Nozzle only The tank stays down; only the nozzle is held. Whole device Nozzle only Whole device Nozzle only Whole device Whole device Whole device Whole device Whole device Whole bottle Whole bottle Your own bottle Whole bottle Whole bottle Whole bottle Your own bottle Whole bottle
Water flow Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze Repeated squeeze
Pressure through the session ? Decays, re-pump to restore The tank holds pressure, so your hand does not — but pressure falls as water leaves and is restored by pumping again. Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Constant while powered Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Constant while powered Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Constant while powered A pump holds the same jet from first second to last — until the cell runs out. Decays, re-pump to restore The tank holds pressure, so your hand does not — but pressure falls as water leaves and is restored by pumping again. Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength Depends on hand strength
One-handed use Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hands-free use ? Yes, magnetic mount Magnetic head attaches to the bottle body for hands-free positioning. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit. No, must be held Deduced from the mechanism, not checked on a unit.
Jet control
Reach mechanism ? Flexible hose Straight spout Flexible hose Straight spout Flexible hose Telescoping nozzle Telescopes from 130 mm packed to 298 mm in use. Straight spout Straight spout Telescoping nozzle Foldable wand pulls out and locks. Telescoping nozzle Telescopic nozzle that extends from the body. Straight spout Hinged / angled nozzle Angled spray head. None (nozzle is the body) Telescoping nozzle Extra-long angled nozzle that telescopes. Straight spout Straight spout None (nozzle is the body) Hinged / angled nozzle Hinged nozzle folds out.
Hose length 600 mm Silicone, retractable, stated as up to 60 cm. No 1200 mm With filter. No 1200 mm With filter head. No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Hose stows inside ? Yes Retracts inside the body; a seal closes the water path when stowed. No No The hose is external and coils loose. No No The hose is external and coils loose. No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Jet direction Any direction (360°) Mostly upward Any direction within hose reach Mostly upward Any direction within hose reach Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward Mostly upward
Jet shape Adjustable, stream to mist Preset modes Fixed multi-hole Fixed multi-hole Fixed multi-hole Preset modes Preset modes Preset modes Preset modes Fixed single pattern Fixed single pattern Fixed single pattern Fixed multi-hole Fixed multi-hole Shower-head style spray. Fixed single pattern Fixed single pattern Fixed multi-hole Fixed multi-hole
Spray pattern adjustable Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Nozzle holes Not published Not published 6 6 8 Published as 6-10 holes. 3 3 holes standard, 5 holes soft. Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published 4 3 '3-point spout'.
Spray modes No 2 2 2 2 2 2 The FAQ says 2; a newer Amazon listing says 3. 3 2 No No No No No No No No No
Self-cleaning nozzle No Yes Self-cleaning on retraction. No Not published No No Not published Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Nozzle retracts when stowed ? Yes Yes No Not published No Yes Not published Yes Yes Wand folds away. Yes Nozzle and pump both retract into the body. Yes Pop-up nozzle stows between uses. Yes Nozzle slips back into the bottle after use. No Yes No No No Yes Nozzle folds flat against the body.
Performance
Pressure ? 3 bar Stated as 'up to 3 bar'. The only pressure figure published by any product here. Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published
Flow rate ? 234 ml/min 250–380 ml/min Low 250, high 380. The brand's homepage says 400. 700–1000 ml/min Gentle ~0.7 L/min, strong ~1 L/min. 300 ml/min 1000–1300 ml/min Wayfair. Walmart publishes 700/1000 and eBay 800-1100. 420–480 ml/min Standard 3-hole ~7 ml/s; soft 5-hole ~8 ml/s. 595 ml/min High setting. The low setting is not published. 350–700 ml/min Low 350, medium 500, high 700. The product page says 600. 500–650 ml/min High 500, 'super high' 650. The marketing quotes only 650. Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published
Spray time per fill ? 120 s 87 s 550 ml at 380 ml/min. 138 s 2300 ml at 1000 ml/min. Note the maker's '30 minutes per charge' is battery runtime, not tank runtime. 50 s 250 ml at 300 ml/min. 115 s 2500 ml at 1300 ml/min. 23 s Published directly by TOTO: 23 s standard, 20 s soft. 35 s Published as 25-45 s per fill; midpoint shown. 45 s 530 ml at 700 ml/min. 35 s 380 ml at 650 ml/min. Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published
Water per 10 s of jet ? 39 ml 234 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 63 ml 380 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 167 ml 1000 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 50 ml 300 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 217 ml 1300 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 80 ml 480 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 99 ml 595 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 117 ml 700 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. 108 ml 650 ml/min divided by 6. How much water buys ten seconds of jet. Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published
Spray distance ? Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published 503 cm Measured by Treeline Review at 16.5 ft. Their measurement, not ours. 396 cm Measured by Treeline Review at 13 ft. Their measurement, not ours. Not published Not published 457 cm Measured by Treeline Review at 15 ft. Their measurement, not ours. Not published
Water
Water capacity ? 410 ml Usable capacity, not bottle volume. 350–550 ml Expandable bottle; 550 is the maximum, not a fixed capacity. 2300 ml 250 ml 2500 ml 180 ml 200 ml VIKKEN's own FAQ. Current Amazon listings say 300 ml. 530 ml 380 ml Not published 500 ml 400 ml — n/a 400 ml 300 ml 480 ml Retail and EAN databases say 480 ml; the brand's own site says 500 ml. — n/a 325 ml Published as 11 fl oz.
Water level visible ? Yes Translucent bottle, chosen over stainless so the level stays readable. Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published Not published Not published — n/a Not published
Can be carried full ? Yes The stowed hose closes the water path. Not published No An open bucket. Not published No An open bucket. Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full. No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full. — n/a No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full. No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full. No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full. — n/a No A soft bottle with an open spout generally leaks if carried full.
Fits bottle thread ? — n/a Not published — n/a Not published — n/a Not published Not published Not published 26 mm — n/a — n/a — n/a 28 mm Also fits 30 mm. — n/a — n/a — n/a 28 mm Smartwater-type bottles specifically, per Treeline. — n/a
Warm water safe Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published
Power
Power source None needed Rechargeable cell Rechargeable cell Rechargeable cell Rechargeable cell Disposable cell One AA alkaline cell. Rechargeable cell Rechargeable cell Rechargeable cell None needed None needed None needed None needed None needed None needed None needed None needed None needed
Battery capacity — n/a 500 mAh Not published 450 mAh 1600 mAh Wayfair and eBay. Walmart says 800. Not published Not published 1100 mAh 1100 mAh — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
Uses per charge ? — n/a 65 Maker's claim, low-pressure mode. Not published Not published Not published 50 Per alkaline AA at 20 °C. 80 FAQ says 80+; the product page says up to 110. Not published 75 Maker's claim, low-pressure mode. — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
Charge time — n/a 90 min Not published 120 min 180 min No Not rechargeable. 180 min 150 min 150 min — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
USB-C charging — n/a Yes Yes Yes Yes No Not rechargeable. Yes Yes Yes — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
Works with no charge ? Yes No cell of any kind. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No No cell, no jet — but a spare AA is a pocket away. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. No A pump-driven device produces no jet with a dead cell. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind. Yes No cell of any kind.
Carry and storage
Weight (empty) 205 g 240 g Published as 8.48 oz. Not published 177 g Published as 0.39 lb. Not published 250 g Including one AA cell. Not published 649 g Published as 1.43 lb. 345 g The only maker here publishing a weight in grams. 220 g Carrefour. Au Vieux Campeur says 360 g, likely the boxed weight. 222 g Published as 0.49 lb. The same page also lists 1.60 lb, likely shipping weight. 60 g Brondell publishes 2.12 oz. Five other sources give five different weights. 12 g 79 g 2.8 oz, agreed by REI and two independent reviewers. Not published 140 g 4 g 91 g Brand says 3.2 oz; Walmart and Pack Hacker say 5.3 oz.
Packed size 240 stored / 190 deployed × Ø66 Taller stored than deployed: the nozzle seats on top of the body when the hose is retracted. 122 × 36 × 36 Not published 145 × 64 × 64 Not published 67 × 46 × 130 (298 in use) Not published 146 × 38 × 32 Not published 150 × 50 under 127 collapsed 185 × Ø68 (254 assembled) 70 × Ø33 216 × Ø64 (362 extended) 280 × 60 × 50 (assembled) Not published 25 × Ø19 89 × 64 (collapsed)
Packed diameter 66 mm 36 mm Not published 64 mm Not published 67 mm Not published 38 mm Not published 50 mm Not published 68 mm 33 mm 64 mm 60 mm Not published 19 mm 64 mm
Collapses No Rigid body; the hose stows but the bottle does not collapse. Yes No No No Wayfair: 'The water container can not be foldable'. Yes Not published No Yes Yes 'Discret et pliable'. Yes No Rigid bottle. No No The nozzle telescopes; the bottle does not collapse. Yes Unscrews into two parts; no packed dimension published. Yes No Yes
Packed volume ? 671 cm³ Body 190 x O66 plus a 50 x O23 nozzle: 650 + 21 cm3. Two-part geometry, not a bounding cylinder. Not published Not published 594 cm³ Bounding box, 145 x 64 x 64. Not published 401 cm³ Bounding box, 67 x 46 x 130 stowed. Not published Not published Not published 295 cm³ Bounding cylinder, 150 x O50. Not published 672 cm³ Bounding cylinder, 185 x O68. Rigid bottle, nozzle stows inside. Not published 695 cm³ Bounding cylinder, 216 x O64. Rigid bottle, nozzle telescopes in. 840 cm³ Bounding box, 280 x 60 x 50 — published as ASSEMBLED, not packed. Overstates the packed figure. Not published Not published Not published
Holds water while packed ? Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published
Fits a bottle cage or cup holder ? Yes 66 mm — the width of a drinks can. Yes No A multi-litre reservoir fits no cage or cup holder. Yes No A multi-litre reservoir fits no cage or cup holder. Yes 67 mm. Not published Yes Yes Yes 50 mm stated width. Not published Yes 68 mm. — n/a Yes 64 mm. Yes 60 mm. Not published — n/a Yes 64 mm.
Carry case included Yes Carry pouch. Yes Travel pouch. Not published Not published Not published Yes Carrying pouch. Not published Not published Not published Not published No Yes Storage bag. No No No No No Yes Airmesh case.
Strap or clip ? Yes Strap. No No No No No No No No Not published No No No No No No No Yes Carabiner.
Usable without putting it down ? Yes The strap keeps the body on you; nothing touches the floor. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. No The reservoir has to stand somewhere. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. No The reservoir has to stand somewhere. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. Yes The whole device stays in your hand. Not published Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout. Yes You hold the bottle throughout.
Build and certification
Material Food-grade reinforced PET reservoir, ABS body, silicone hose Not published ABS Not published ABS Not published Not published ABS Not published Not published BPA-free silicone Not published Plastic EVA plastic Plastic, BPA-free (polymer never named) Plastic, BPA-free Injection-moulded plastic Silicone, plastic, metal
BPA-free stated Yes Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published Yes Not published Not published Not published Yes Yes Not published Not published
Waterproof rating ? — n/a IPX7 IPX6 bidetworld says IPX6; a Wayfair title says IPX5; an AliExpress article says IPX4. IPX6 IPX6 Not published IPX6 IPX7 IPX6 — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
Spare parts sold ? No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Takes apart without tools ? Yes Stated by the maker: fully dismountable and repairable without tools. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. No Sealed pump assembly. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. No Sealed pump assembly. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. No The bottle unscrews, but the pump head is a sealed assembly. Not published Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand. Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand. Yes A single moulded part; nothing to open, nothing to seize. Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand. Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand. Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand. Yes A single moulded part; nothing to open, nothing to seize. Yes Nozzle unscrews from the bottle by hand.
Cell replaceable ? — n/a No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. No No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. No No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. No Sealed lithium packs are the category norm; not one maker states otherwise. — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a
Water path can be flushed or opened ? Yes The water path opens for cleaning. Yes The bottle unscrews. Yes Yes The bottle unscrews. Yes Yes The bottle unscrews. Yes The bottle unscrews. Yes The bottle unscrews. Yes The bottle unscrews. Not published Yes Yes Yes Rinses through. Yes Yes Yes Yes Rinses through. Yes
Buying
Warranty 24 months 12 months Not published 12 months Not published Not published 12 months 12 months 12 months 24 months 12 months 12 months Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published 12 months
Made in ? China The maker states 'Designed in France'. Per this site's rule, a design claim is not a manufacturing claim — the same test applied to HappyPo's 'Engineered in Germany' and Bidet Buddy's 'Developed in the USA'. China Not stated by the maker. An eBay seller field claims United States; seller-entered origin is not a manufacturer statement. China China China Wayfair spec table: 'Origin: Mainland China'. China Not stated by TOTO on any readable page. Do not assume Japan. China China 'Developed in the USA' is a development claim. China China Stated by Au Vieux Campeur; the brand's own site says nothing. China China Spain 'Made in Spain' on the Amazon listing. One of two products here not made in China. China REI states only 'Imported', which is not a country. China No source states manufacture. 'Engineered in Germany' is a design claim. China United States 'Made in Connecticut', stated by the maker. China
Noise level — n/a Not published Not published Not published Not published Not published 40–45 dB Not published Not published — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a — n/a

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