Which is better for a small bathroom?

The Home Zone Living. At 7 inches wide it fits narrow gaps the 9.3-inch hOmeLabs may not, and reviewers praise its fit in tight bathrooms.

Which holds more trash?

The hOmeLabs, at 2.6 gal versus 2 gal. That is about 30% more room before you empty it.

Is the Home Zone Living worth the extra $6?

If space is tight or you want stainless steel and a stay-open lid, yes. If you just need capacity at the lowest price, the hOmeLabs wins.

Do either need batteries?

The Home Zone Living runs on 4 AA batteries, which are not included. The hOmeLabs power source is not listed, so check the listing before buying.

Which is easier to keep clean?

The Home Zone Living. Its bag retainer replaces the inner bucket, and reviewers say the stainless finish wipes clean easily.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan. The Home Zone Living has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 59 ratings; the hOmeLabs has no rating shown here.

hOmeLabs 2.6 Gallon Sensor Trash Can vs Home Zone Living 2 Gallon Slim Sensor Trash Can

Buy the Home Zone Living 2 Gallon if you want a slim, stainless can that tucks into a narrow bathroom gap and runs on batteries with no cord. Buy the hOmeLabs 2.6 Gallon if you want more capacity and a lower price. The hOmeLabs is $33.63 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, about $6 less than the Home Zone Living at $39.99 at Walmart the same day.

Today the hOmeLabs 2.6 Gallon Sensor Trash Can costs $6.36 less at its best price.

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