Which is softer, Charmin Ultra Soft or Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong?

Charmin Ultra Soft is built around softness and has the higher rating, 4.6 versus 4.5. Quilted Northern adds a quilted texture that reviewers say resists tearing when wet.

Which is cheaper per sheet?

Quilted Northern. At $12.78 for 7,808 sheets at eBay as of November 8, 2026, it runs about $0.0016 per sheet. Charmin at $9.29 for 1,344 sheets at rosauers.com runs about $0.0069 per sheet.

Quilted Northern's 12 Mega Rolls hold far more sheets, so one pack lasts much longer. Charmin's 6 Mega Rolls are a smaller pack meant for shorter stretches.

Is Quilted Northern safe for septic systems?

Yes. Quilted Northern lists septic safe, and reviewers report no clogs. Charmin Ultra Soft is also listed as septic safe.

Is the Charmin 6-pack worth the extra cost per sheet?

Only if softness is your priority. You pay about four times more per sheet, but you get the softer sheet and a lower upfront price.

Do the Quilted Northern rolls fit standard holders?

Some shoppers say the rolls have been made narrower and don't fill a wall holder. Check the roll width if holder fit matters to you.

Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong vs Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue

Buy the Charmin Ultra Soft if you want the softest feel and the lowest entry price: $9.29 for 6 Mega Rolls at rosauers.com as of November 8, 2026, versus $12.78 for 12 Mega Rolls of Quilted Northern at eBay the same day. Quilted Northern gives you more sheets per roll and a quilted texture that resists tearing when wet, and its 12-roll pack works out cheaper per sheet. Charmin is the pick for comfort and small households; Quilted Northern is the pick for value in bulk.

Today the Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue costs $3.49 less at its best price.

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