Which is better for a busy kitchen?

The EKO Mirage-T holds more at 50 liters and costs less. The simplehuman is easier to reline thanks to its liner pocket.

Is the simplehuman worth the extra money?

If you want a rechargeable battery, a liner pocket and a 10-year warranty, yes. Otherwise the EKO does the same hands-free job for $89.99.

Which one lasts longer?

simplehuman backs its can with a 10-year parts and labor warranty. EKO does not state a warranty term for the Mirage-T.

Do both take regular trash bags?

The EKO is a no-liner design with no bag retention. The simplehuman grips a liner and is built around its custom-fit liners.

Which is smaller on the floor?

The simplehuman semi-round body is narrower and shallower. The EKO is rectangular and wider at about 37.6 cm.

Do both have a soft-close lid?

Yes. The EKO adds a countdown timer before the lid closes; the simplehuman uses a geared hinge for smooth closing.

EKO Mirage-T 50L Touchless Trash Can vs simplehuman 45L Semi-Round Sensor Trash Can

Buy the EKO Mirage-T if you want a large, quiet sensor can at a low price. Buy the simplehuman 45L if you want a liner pocket, a USB-rechargeable battery and a 10-year warranty. As of November 6, 2026, the EKO is $89.99 at Amazon and the simplehuman is $169.99 at Best Buy, roughly double.

Today the EKO Mirage-T 50L Touchless Trash Can costs $80.00 less at its best price.

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