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Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls vs Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper

Buy the Great Value Soft & Strong if you want soft 2-ply paper and a huge track record of owner ratings. Buy Charmin Essentials if strength when wet matters most, such as in a busy bathroom or a house with kids. Charmin Essentials is the stronger sheet and is approved by Roto-Rooter plumbers, but it is a 1-ply sheet and its listing is inconsistent on sheet count. Great Value is the softer, more conventional 2-ply pick and carries far more owner feedback.

  • Choose the Charmin Essentials if you want a sheet that holds together when wet and a clog-safe, plumber-approved roll.
  • Choose the Great Value Soft & Strong if you want soft 2-ply paper with a long record of owner ratings behind it.

Prices

  • Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls: $8.98 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper: $23.99 at Officehub Center (checked today)
  • Difference: the Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls is $15.01 cheaper than the Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper today
Charmin
Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper 12 Mega Rolls, 407 Sheets per Roll

Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls

Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper 12 Mega Rolls, 407 Sheets per Roll

4.7(1,832 ratings)
$8.98at WalmartChecked 13 h ago
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Pros
  • Holds up when wet better than the budget brands it names
  • Clog-safe and septic-safe, approved by Roto-Rooter plumbers
  • 27% more sheets than Angel Soft Mega Roll, so rolls last longer
  • High rating from a solid base of owners
Cons
  • Only 1-ply, so it feels firmer and less plush
  • Sheet count is inconsistent between the product name and the specs
  • Fewer owner ratings than the Great Value
Great Value
Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper, 12 Mega Rolls, 380 Sheets per Roll

Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper

Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper, 12 Mega Rolls, 380 Sheets per Roll

4.6(163,807 ratings)
$23.99at Officehub CenterChecked 13 h ago
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Pros
  • Soft 2-ply sheet for everyday comfort
  • Enormous rating base of over 160,000 owners
  • 380 sheets per roll, more than the Charmin spec sheet lists
  • Septic-safe and unscented
Cons
  • No wet-strength claim, so it can shred more easily
  • Store brand with less brand recognition
  • No plumber approval claim

What separates them

Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega RollsGreat Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper
Plies1-ply, engineered for wet strength2-ply, embossed
Sheets per rollListed as 407 in the name and 330 in the specs380
Wet strengthMarketed as 3X stronger when wet than Angel Soft Mega Roll and Scott 1000No wet-strength claim
SoftnessFirm, strength-first feelSoft & Strong positioning, softer hand feel
Septic and clog safetySeptic-safe and approved by Roto-Rooter plumbersSafe for standard septic systems
Owner feedback4.7 from about 1,800 ratings4.6 from over 160,000 ratings
ScentUnscentedUnscented
Roll equivalenceMega roll equals 4 Charmin Regular rolls12 mega rolls equal 48 regular rolls

Price history

$9.98$8.98
Nov 8Nov 10
  • Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls: lowest $8.98 on Nov 8 at Walmart; $8.98 on Nov 10.
  • Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper: lowest $9.98 on Nov 10 at Walmart.

Prices at every store

Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls

  • WalmartNew

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    $8.98Checked 13 h ago
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  • The Home DepotNew

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    $12.03Checked 13 h ago
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Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper

  • Officehub CenterNew

    In stock

    $23.99+ $11.99 shippingChecked 13 h ago
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    $53.92Checked 13 h ago
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    $9.98+ $6.99 shippingChecked 13 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCharmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega RollsGreat Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper
number_of_rolls1212
colorWhiteWhite
Number of Plies2—
Sheets per Roll330/Roll—
Roll Width4"—
Sheet Length3.92"—
Roll Diameter5"—
Core Size1"—
Septic SafeYes—
Product PackagingPlastic Overwrap—
Packs per Carton4 Packs/Carton—
Country of OriginUS—
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SpecCharmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega RollsGreat Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper
multipack_quantity—1
Quantity (pcs)—12

What reviewers say

Charmin Essentials Toilet Paper Mega Rolls

  • 4.7 / 51,832 ratings

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,832 ratings. Buyers generally find it strong and a good value for the sheet count.

What people mention
  • StrengthPraisedBuyers say the sheets hold together when wet and do not shred easily.
  • ValuePraisedOwners call the 12 Mega Roll pack a good deal for the sheet count.
  • SoftnessCriticisedSome buyers find the 1-ply sheet rougher than 2-ply toilet paper.
  • ThicknessMixedReviewers note it is thinner than premium Charmin but still usable.

Great Value Soft & Strong Toilet Paper

  • 4.6 / 5163,807 ratings

With more than 160,000 ratings averaging 4.6, buyers mostly treat this as dependable everyday paper at a budget-brand level. Praise centers on value, roll longevity and decent strength; complaints focus on softness, lint and tearing.

What people mention
  • ValuePraisedBuyers say the mega-roll pack stretches far for the money.
  • SoftnessMixedMost find it comfortable, but some say it feels rougher than national brands.
  • StrengthPraisedOwners report it holds up better than typical single-ply budget paper.
  • LintCriticised

Questions and answers

Which is better for a busy family bathroom?
Charmin Essentials. Its wet strength means it is less likely to tear or pill, and it is clog-safe and plumber-approved. Great Value is softer but has no wet-strength claim.
Which feels softer?
Great Value Soft & Strong. It is a 2-ply embossed sheet, while Charmin Essentials is 1-ply and built around strength rather than cushion.
Which lasts longer per roll?
Close. Great Value lists 380 sheets per roll. Charmin Essentials lists 407 in its name but 330 in its specs, so treat the Charmin count with caution.
Is Charmin Essentials worth stepping up to over the store brand?
Yes if wet strength and clog safety are your priorities, since it carries a plumber approval the Great Value does not. If you mainly want softness, the Great Value is the more comfortable sheet.
Are both safe for septic systems?
Yes. Charmin Essentials is septic-safe and clog-safe, and Great Value states it is safe for standard septic systems.
Which do owners rate higher?
Charmin Essentials edges it at 4.7 versus 4.6, but the Great Value score rests on far more ratings, over 160,000 against about 1,800.

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