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Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels vs Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels

Buy the Great Value pack for general household cleaning: it gives you far more absorbent two-ply towel with split sheets for small or large jobs. Choose the Kleenex box for hand drying in a bathroom, office or guest setting, where one-at-a-time pop-up dispensing and a water-resistant box matter more than scrubbing power. Owners rate the Great Value towels highly across a very large number of reviews; the Kleenex towels are well liked but reviewed by far fewer buyers. The Kleenex sheets are single-ply and small in count, so they run out fast in a busy kitchen.

  • Choose the Great Value Ultra Strong if you want a large supply of two-ply, split-sheet towels for kitchen spills, bathroom wipe-downs and everyday cleaning.
  • Choose the Kleenex Professional Ultra Soft if you need hygienic one-at-a-time hand towels in a countertop box for a bathroom, office or guest space.

Prices

  • Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels: $16.84 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels: $59.98 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Difference: the Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels is $43.14 cheaper than the Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels today
Great Value
Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels, 12 Triple Rolls

Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels

Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels, 12 Triple Rolls

4.7(21,935 ratings)
$16.84at WalmartChecked 14 h ago
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Pros
  • Two-ply and absorbent for spills and scrubbing
  • Split sheets let you tear a small or large piece
  • Very large sheet count for a long-lasting supply
  • Septic safe and clog-free
  • Strong owner rating from a large review base
Cons
  • Small sheets are awkward for drying hands
  • No dispenser box, so rolls sit open
  • Bulk pack takes up storage space
Kleenex
Kleenex Professional Ultra Soft Paper Towels, Bulk, 18 x 70 Sheets (11268)

Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels

Kleenex Professional Ultra Soft Paper Towels, Bulk, 18 x 70 Sheets (11268)

4.5(281 ratings)
$59.98at WalmartChecked 13 h ago
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Pros
  • Pop-up box gives one clean towel at a time
  • Soft virgin fiber feels good on hands
  • Water-resistant box with poly-shield
  • Recyclable box fits Kimberly-Clark dispensers
  • Made in the USA
Cons
  • Single-ply and thin for heavy cleaning
  • Only 70 sheets per box, so it empties quickly
  • Smaller review base than the Great Value pack

What separates them

Great Value Ultra Strong Paper TowelsKleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
Ply and absorbencyTwo-ply, built for scrubbing and soaking up spillsSingle-ply, soft virgin fiber aimed at hand drying
Sheet count7,260 sheets across 12 triple rolls1,260 sheets across 18 boxes
Sheet sizeSmall 4 x 3.92 in split sheets you tear to sizeLarge 8.9 x 10 in hand towels
DispensingRoll on a holder, perforated tear-offPop-up box dispenses one towel at a time
HygieneTorn by hand from an open rollSealed box, touch only the towel you take
Box protectionPlain roll, no coverWater-resistant coating and poly-shield on the box
Dispenser fitFits standard roll holdersFits Kimberly-Clark Professional countertop dispensers
Best roomKitchen, garage, general cleaningBathroom, office, guest restroom

Price history

$78.99$16.84
Nov 8Nov 10
  • Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels: lowest $16.84 on Nov 8 at Walmart; $16.84 on Nov 10.
  • Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels: lowest $59.98 on Nov 10 at Amazon.

Prices at every store

Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels

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    $16.84+ $6.99 shippingChecked 14 h ago
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Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels

  • WalmartNew

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    $59.98Free shippingChecked 13 h ago
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  • StaplesNew

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    $78.99Free shippingChecked 13 h ago
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  • Office DepotNew

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    $79.59Free shippingChecked 13 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecGreat Value Ultra Strong Paper TowelsKleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
colorWhiteWhite
Ply2 Ply1
Sheet size4" x 3.92"8.9” x 10.0”
number_of_rolls12—
Roll count30—
Sheets per roll242—
Total square feet790.53 square feet—
Total sheets7260—
ScentUnscented—
PerforatedY—
FeaturesSeptic Safe, Clog-Free—
Product dimensions14.60 x 9.70 x 19.60 in—
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SpecGreat Value Ultra Strong Paper TowelsKleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels
Sheets per box—70
Boxes per case—18
Sheets per case—1,260
Fold type—Pop-Up Box
Material—Paper
Each weight—0.670
Each dimensions—4.812 x 5.375 x 9.125
Country of origin—United States

What reviewers say

Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels

  • 4.7 / 521,935 ratings

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 21,935 ratings, buyers treat these as dependable everyday towels at a low cost per roll. Most praise absorbency and value; the common complaint is that sheets are small and thin.

What people mention
  • ValuePraisedBuyers say the cost per roll is hard to beat for everyday use.
  • AbsorbencyPraisedOwners report the 2-ply sheets soak up spills well.
  • Sheet sizeCriticisedThe 4" x 3.92" sheets are small, so larger messes need several.
  • StrengthMixedFine for light cleaning, but reviewers say they tear on rough surfaces.

Kleenex Ultra Soft Pop-Up Hand Towels

  • 4.5 / 5281 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 281 ratings, buyers describe the towels as soft and absorbent and like the hygienic one-at-a-time dispensing. Complaints center on single-ply strength and the cost per sheet.

What people mention
  • SoftnessPraisedBuyers call the towels soft and comfortable for drying hands.
  • AbsorbencyPraisedOwners say the virgin-fiber paper soaks up water well.
  • DispensingPraisedThe pop-up box gives one towel at a time and keeps counters tidy.
  • StrengthCriticised

Questions and answers

Which is better for kitchen spills?
The Great Value towels. Two-ply construction and split sheets handle scrubbing and soaking better than the single-ply Kleenex hand towels.
Which is better for drying hands in a bathroom?
The Kleenex pop-up box. The larger sheets and one-at-a-time dispensing are cleaner and more comfortable for hands.
Which lasts longer?
The Great Value pack. It holds 7,260 sheets against 1,260 for the Kleenex case, and each sheet does more cleaning work.
Is the Kleenex box worth stepping up to?
Only if hygiene and countertop dispensing matter to you. For cleaning, the Great Value towels do more per sheet.
Are the Great Value towels safe for septic systems?
Yes. They are labeled septic safe and clog-free.
Can the Kleenex box go in a standard dispenser?
It fits Kimberly-Clark Professional countertop dispensers. It is not made for wall-mounted roll holders.

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