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TOTO Drake Transitional vs Standard Drake

The Drake Transitional is the same toilet as the standard Drake with a different tank. Same bowl, same TORNADO FLUSH, same CEFIONTECT glaze, same 1.28 gallon flush.

The Transitional tank has softer lines and a flat top you can set things on. The standard Drake has more models to choose from, including 1.6 GPF and round-bowl versions.

Toto Drake Transitional vs Toto Drake Standard


What is the difference between the TOTO Drake Transitional and the standard Drake?

The TOTO Drake Transitional and the standard Drake share the same bowl, the same TORNADO FLUSH system, the same CEFIONTECT glaze and the same 1.28 gallon flush. The only difference is the tank. The Transitional tank, model number CST786, has softer transitional styling and a flat top; the standard Drake tank, CST776, has a more utilitarian shape. There is no functional or performance difference between them.

Real difference
Tank styling only
Performance
Identical
Model numbers
CST786 vs CST776
Models in stock
8 vs 14

What does each version offer?

The Transitional covers 8 models from $518 to $1,801, all 1.28 GPF and elongated. The standard Drake covers 14 models from $482 to $1,788, including 1.6 GPF and round-bowl options the Transitional does not offer.

Drake Transitional$518 – $1,801
8 models · CST786 tank · 1.28 GPF

A softer, more decorative tank with a flat top that gives you a small shelf for a spare roll. Everything below the tank is the standard Drake.

Transitional suits you if…
  • You want softer lines in a traditional bathroom
  • You like a flat tank top you can use
  • You want an S2 washlet at the lowest price
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Standard Drake$482 – $1,788
14 models · CST776 tank · 1.28 and 1.6 GPF

The wider range. More configurations, including 1.6 GPF models for long drain runs and a round-bowl option for tight rooms.

Standard Drake suits you if…
  • You want a 1.6 GPF flush
  • You want a round bowl
  • You want the widest choice of models
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How do the Drake Transitional and standard Drake compare?

Everything below the tank is shared. The tank shape, flush volume options and bowl shapes are not.

How do the Drake Transitional and standard Drake compare?
  Drake Transitional Standard Drake
Tank model number CST786 CST776
Tank styling Transitional, flat top Utilitarian, contoured lid
Bowl Identical Identical
Flush system TORNADO FLUSH TORNADO FLUSH
Flush volumes 1.28 GPF only 1.28 and 1.6 GPF
Bowl shapes Elongated only Elongated and round
CEFIONTECT glaze Yes Yes
WASHLET+ tiers S2, S5, S7, S7A S2, S5, S7, S7A
Models in stock 8 14
Price range $518 – $1,801 $482 – $1,788

Is the Drake Transitional more expensive than the standard Drake?

It changes by configuration. The Transitional is $161 cheaper at S2 but about $45 more at S7 and S7A.

Is the Drake Transitional more expensive than the standard Drake?
  Drake Transitional Standard Drake
Toilet only, 1.28 GPF $518 $515
Toilet only, 1.6 GPF Not available $482
With S2 washlet $777 $938
With S5 washlet $1,079 $1,075
With S7 washlet $1,635 $1,590
With S7A washlet $1,760 $1,715

Which Drake should you buy?

Four situations and the model that fits each, or browse the whole Drake range.

TOTO Drake Transitional WASHLET+ S2 Two-Piece Toilet - 1.28 GPF - White toilet on a white background
CHEAPEST WASHLET COMBO
Drake Transitional WASHLET+ S2
$777.00 $1,284.00
$161 less than the standard Drake with the same S2 seat. The best-value combo in the family.
TOTO Drake Two Piece Toilet - White toilet on a white background
LOWEST PRICE
Drake 1.6 GPF
$482.19
The cheapest Drake. No Transitional equivalent at 1.6 GPF.
TOTO Drake Transitional Two-Piece - White toilet on a white background
SOFTER STYLING
Drake Transitional Two-Piece
$518.00
Flat-top tank with transitional lines, 1.28 GPF, sold without a seat.
TOTO Drake Washlet+ S7A Two-Piece 1.28 GPF - White toilet with a closed lid on a white background
PREMIUM STANDARD DRAKE
Drake WASHLET+ S7A
$1,715.00 $2,450.00
Auto lid and full S7A features, $45 less than the Transitional equivalent.

Should you buy the Drake Transitional or the standard Drake?

This is the same toilet with two tank options. TOTO's model numbers make it explicit: the standard Drake tank is CST776 and the Transitional is CST786. The bowl, the TORNADO FLUSH nozzles, the CEFIONTECT glaze and the 1.28 gallon flush are shared.

There is no performance difference. A plumber asking this exact question on a trade forum got the same answer: the Transitional tank is decorative and has zero impact on how the toilet works.

There is one small practical benefit. The Transitional tank has a flat top, so you get a usable surface for a spare roll or a candle. The standard Drake lid is contoured and does not hold anything.

Price does not follow a single direction, which is worth knowing before you assume the plainer one is cheaper. As a bare 1.28 GPF toilet they are within $3 of each other. With an S2 washlet the Transitional is $161 cheaper. At S5 they are level, and at S7 and S7A the standard Drake is about $45 less.

Range is where the standard Drake pulls ahead. It has 14 models against 8, and it is the only one offering a 1.6 GPF flush or a round bowl. If you need either of those, the Transitional is not an option.

Choose on looks. The Transitional suits a softer or more traditional bathroom and gives you the flat tank top. The standard Drake suits a plainer room and opens up more configurations. Then check the price at your washlet tier, because the cheaper one changes depending on which seat you want. See the Drake WASHLET+ range for the fitted combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Only the tank. The Transitional uses the CST786 tank with softer transitional styling and a flat top; the standard Drake uses the CST776 tank. The bowl, flush system, glaze and 1.28 gallon flush are the same on both.

  • No. Both use TOTO's TORNADO FLUSH system with dual nozzles at 1.28 gallons per flush. The tank shape has no effect on flushing performance.

  • It depends on the configuration. As a bare toilet the two are within $3 of each other. With an S2 washlet the Transitional is $161 cheaper. At S7 and S7A the standard Drake is about $45 less.

  • Not from the current range. Every Drake Transitional in stock is 1.28 GPF. If you need 1.6 GPF, look at the standard Drake range.

  • No. The Transitional is elongated only. A round bowl is available in the standard Drake range and projects about two inches less, which helps in a tight room.

  • The flat top. It gives you a small usable surface for a spare toilet roll or similar, which the contoured standard Drake lid does not.

  • Yes. Both are available as WASHLET+ models with S2, S5, S7 or S7A seats, with the supply line and power cord concealed. See the Drake WASHLET+ range.

  • Neither performs better. Choose the Transitional if you prefer softer lines or want the flat tank top, and the standard Drake if you want a 1.6 GPF flush, a round bowl or the widest choice of models.

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