Which is better for a family of four?

The SONGMICS, because its 90 L capacity takes roughly a week of family laundry before it fills. The Tota's 60 L is better suited to one or two people.

Which one lasts longer?

The SONGMICS' rigid plastic rattan frame resists moisture and knocks better than the Tota's fabric body. The Tota's cotton bags wear out sooner, though they are replaceable.

Is the Tota worth stepping up to?

Yes if you value the two removable totes and the slimmer footprint in a bedroom. The SONGMICS wins on capacity and durability for the same job.

Which is easier to clean?

The SONGMICS, whose waterproof shell wipes down. The Tota is fabric and needs spot cleaning, and its cotton bags can be washed.

Do both have two sections?

Yes, both split into two compartments. The Tota gives each section its own removable bag; the SONGMICS uses a single liner inside the two-section frame.

Which fits a small bathroom better?

The Tota, at 39.5 cm square and 71 cm tall, tucks into a corner. The SONGMICS is wider and lower and needs more floor space.

Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket vs SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper

Buy the Joseph Joseph Tota if you want a slim, fabric sorter that fits a bedroom corner and carries two cotton totes to the machine. Buy the SONGMICS hamper if you need more room, a wipe-clean waterproof shell and a rigid frame that survives a shared laundry room. The Tota looks better and its removable bags are easier to carry; the SONGMICS holds more, weighs more and is built to take knocks. Owners of both rate the lids and the sorting as the main strengths; the Tota's fabric body and the SONGMICS' woven plastic look are the usual complaints.

Choose the Joseph Joseph Tota if you sort lights and darks in a bedroom or bathroom and want a light basket with two lift-out cotton bags.
Choose the SONGMICS 23.8-gallon hamper if you need maximum capacity, a waterproof wipe-clean body and a rigid frame for a busy or shared laundry room.

Prices

Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket: $103.49 at JCPenney (last seen Nov 8)
SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper: $29.50 at Mercari (checked today)
Difference: the SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper is $73.99 cheaper than the Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 9)

	Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket	SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper
Capacity	60 L across two sections	90 L (23.8 gal) across two sections
Material and build	Polyester exterior with cotton tote bags; soft-sided	PP plastic rattan weave with cotton liner; rigid and waterproof
Weight	2.05 kg, easy to move	4.4 lb (about 2 kg), similar but bulkier
Footprint	39.5 x 39.5 cm, tall and narrow	18.1 x 13 in, wider and lower
Bags	Two removable 100% cotton totes with handles	Removable cotton liner, single inner bag
Lid	Lid with a flip-open top	Flip top lid
Cleaning	Fabric body, spot clean only	Waterproof shell wipes clean
Look	Soft fabric, rounded rectangle, ecru or black	Handwoven rattan pattern in four colors

Spec	Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket	SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper
Product Type	Laundry Basket	Laundry Basket
Color	Ecru, Black	Black, Brown, Natural, White
Depth	39.5 cm	13 in
Height	71 cm	23.6 in
Width	39.5 cm	18.1 in
Material	Polyester (exterior), Cotton (tote bags)	PP Plastic Rattan, Cotton Liner
Capacity	60 L	23.8 gal
Number Of Sections	2	2
Volume	60 L	90L
Closure Type	Lid	Flip Top
Design Highlights	Laundry Sorter, With Lid, With Removable Bag	With Lid
Shape	Rounded rectangle	Rectangular

Spec	Joseph Joseph Tota Laundry Basket	SONGMICS 23.8-Gallon Laundry Hamper
Weight	2.05 kg	4.4 lb
Suitable For	Bulkier items like bedding and towels	Clothes
Typical Users	Adults, Unisex	Unisex, Adult, Adults
Pattern	Solid	Handwoven
Dimensions	15.55 x 22.05 x 27.95 in	18.1 x 13 x 23.6 in
Special Feature	Handle, Portable	Foldable, Removable, Waterproof
For Fabrics	Lights, Colors, Darks	—
With Lid	Yes	—
Volume (gal)	15.85	—

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