Choosing the right bidet seat with the features you need can be a little difficult. This is especially true if it's your first time buying a bidet seat. Two bidet seats we often recommend to our customers are the Alpha JX and Alpha UX Pearl. These two bidet seats include many of the most popular and useful features included in high end luxury bidets today and at an affordable price.
However, there are some differences between these two models and, depending on your wants and needs, one can be a better fit and choice for you. So, let’s break down each bidet seat, their differences and unique features.
Alpha UX Pearl
The Alpha UX Pearl is the newest bidet seat model from bidet seat pros at Alpha Bidet. This luxury bidet is not only one of slimmest models on the market, but it also has some of the most advanced features available to customers. It is powered by an energy efficient, tankless water heating system which gives you on demand, unlimited warm water.
Along with standard features like a heated seat, warm air dryer, and a soft close seat and lid, the UX Pearl contains a photocatalyst deodorizer that neutralizes unpleasant smells. It also has the benefit of not needing a cartridge to be replaced, like some other deodorizers.
The UX Pearl also has an industry exclusive Pure Breeze Bowl Sanitizer which utilizes an air plasma generator to sanitize and freshen your toilet bowl between uses by circulating ion particles. This significantly cuts down on odors and bacteria inside your bowl.
The UX Pearl utilizes an arc shaped stainless steel nozzle. This uniquely curved, self cleaning stainless steel nozzle minimizes any chance of contamination and splash-back while also providing a better reach during a front wash cycle.
Lastly, the UX Pearl has 2 user presets that allow users to save up to two user profiles. These user profiles save the spray pressure, nozzle position, and temperature settings.
Alpha JX
The Alpha JX is one of the best selling bidet seats in America and has racked up many awards throughout the years. Some of the features are on demand warm water, unlimited warm water, heated seat, warm air dryer, sittable lid, and a one button Wash n’ Dry function.
Although not as slim as the UX Pearl, the JX is still very slim compared to other bidet seat models and can even fit onto smaller sized toilet bowls. If you have a compact, one piece toilet like the Kohler Santa Rosa or San Raphael then the Alpha JX will be a great option for you.
The JX does lack the newer features included in the UX Pearl like user presets and an arc shaped nozzle. However, it does have a durable aluminum nozzle which has an oscillation mode.
Conclusion
While both are excellent choices there are a few key differences that set them apart. For an ultra slim design and next generation features like bowl sanitizer, user preset, and arc shaped nozzle - go with the Alpha UX Pearl. For better 'bang for buck', universal fitment and all around proven performance and reliability - go with the Alpha JX
Below you will find a comparison chart of the features included in the UX Pearl and JX.
Feature |
Alpha UX Pearl |
Alpha JX |
Adjustable Nozzles |
Yes |
Yes |
Adjustable Spray Pressure |
Yes |
Yes |
Adjustable Water Temperature |
Yes |
Yes |
Self Cleaning Nozzle |
Yes |
Yes |
Premist |
No |
No |
Heating System |
Tankless |
Tankless |
Slow Closing Seat & Lid |
Yes |
Yes |
Pulse Mode |
Yes |
No |
Nozzle Oscillation |
Yes |
Yes |
Heated Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Soft Close Lid |
Yes |
Yes |
Warm Air Dryer |
Yes |
Yes |
Energy Saving Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
Wireless Remote |
Yes |
Yes |
LED Night Light |
Yes |
Yes |
One Button Wash and Dry |
Yes |
Yes |
Deodorizer |
Yes |
No |
Sittable Lid |
Yes |
Yes |
Round Size? |
No |
Yes |
Measurement |
Alpha UX Pearl |
Alpha JX |
Front Height |
1 5/8 in |
1 5/8 in |
Rear Height |
4 1/2 in |
5 1/2 in |
Length |
20.4” (Elongated) |
20.8” (Elongated) |
Width |
15” |
15.1” |
Electrical Cord |
54 in |
48 in |