Which is better for a small bathroom or laundry room?

The W1830R-WVO. Its 18-inch width and 30-inch height fit tight walls, and it arrives assembled with a wipe-clean finish. The Highland is taller and wider, so it needs more wall space.

The W1830R-WVO's factory RTF finish resists moisture and cleaning better than an on-site finish, and its soft-close hinges reduce wear. A well-sealed Highland in dry rooms can last just as long, but the finish quality depends on your work.

Is the Highland worth stepping up to?

Only if you need the extra height and width or must match an existing wood finish. Otherwise the assembled, finished W1830R-WVO saves installation time.

Can I paint the Highland to match the Valiant Onyx color?

Yes. The unfinished surface takes paint or stain, so you can approximate the dark onyx tone. Getting an exact match to a factory film finish is hard.

Do both fit standard 12-inch-deep wall cabinet spaces?

Yes. Both are 12 inches deep, so they fit standard upper cabinet runs. Check the width and height against your gap, since the Highland is 3 inches wider and 6 inches taller.

Which has better storage inside?

The Highland has more total volume because of its larger box. The W1830R-WVO has two adjustable full-depth shelves, which lets you set shelf heights for tall items.

Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet vs W1830R-WVO

Buy the Highland if you want a taller, wider cabinet you finish yourself to match existing woodwork, and you are comfortable assembling it. Buy the W1830R-WVO if you want a smaller cabinet that arrives built, with a factory finish and soft-close door. The Highland gives more storage in a taller box but needs sanding, finishing and assembly. The W1830R-WVO is the easier install and has the more durable factory finish, though it holds less.

Choose the Highland if you need a 36-inch-tall cabinet and plan to stain or paint it to match your kitchen.
Choose the W1830R-WVO if you want a ready-to-hang, finished cabinet with a soft-close right-hinged door and no assembly.

Prices

Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet: $235.80 at RTA Wood Cabinets (last seen Nov 13)
W1830R-WVO: $469.06 at Ideal Cabinetry (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet is $233.26 cheaper than the W1830R-WVO at the latest prices (Nov 13)

SU-W2136 Highland Unfinished RTA 21x36 Wall Cabinet

What separates them

	Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet	W1830R-WVO
Assembly	Ready to assemble; you build and hang it	Ships fully assembled
Finish	Unfinished; needs stain or paint on site	Factory Valiant Onyx rigid tough film finish
Size	21 in wide x 36 in tall x 12 in deep	18 in wide x 30 in tall x 12 in deep
Door hardware	Standard hinges, no soft-close stated	Soft-close hinges with 110-degree opening
Shelving	Single fixed shelf typical of RTA wall cabinets	Two adjustable full-depth shelves
Door swing	Single door, hinge side not specified	Right-hinged single door
Cabinet box	Framed plywood or particleboard RTA construction	Framed EcoCore board construction
Customization	Can be finished to any color to match existing cabinets	Locked to the Valiant Onyx color

Specs compared

Spec	Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet	W1830R-WVO
Width	—	18"
Depth	—	12"
Height	—	30"
Finish	—	Valiant Onyx
Door Hinge Side	—	Right
Number Of Doors	—	1
Number Of Shelves	—	2 Adjustable Full-Depth Shelves
Cabinet Assembly	—	Assembled
Cabinet Material	—	EcoCore™ board
Cabinet Construction	—	Framed
Cabinet Finish	—	Rigid Tough Finish (RTF)
Hinge Opening Angle	—	110°

Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet vs W1830R-WVO

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Highland SU-W2136 Wall Cabinet vs W1830R-WVO

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