Clesana X1 vs X1 ProCharge: Side-by-Side Comparison
It's the same waterless sealing toilet underneath — same film, same seal, same dimensions, same 150 kg load capacity. The X1 ProCharge adds one feature: an integrated charger for Einhell 18V Power X-Change batteries. That's the entire decision, and it costs $150.
The 30-Second Answer
Pick the Clesana X1 Most Buyers
Choose the standard X1 if you have shore power, a 12V/24V outlet, or a wall socket within reach of the toilet. You'll plug in once and forget about it. The X1 already accepts an Einhell 18V battery as one of its four power inputs — you just charge that battery the way you already charge your other Einhell tools. $1,649.95.
Pick the X1 ProCharge
Choose the ProCharge if you run fully off-grid for days at a stretch with no AC or vehicle 12V available, and you want the toilet to act as your Einhell battery's charger when shore power finally is available. It's $150 more and saves you carrying a separate Einhell charger. $1,799.95.
Side-by-Side at a Glance
| Clesana X1 | Clesana X1 ProCharge | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (US, free shipping) | $1,649.95 | $1,799.95 |
| Integrated battery charger | No | Yes — charges Einhell 18V Power X-Change batteries |
| Power inputs | 12V DC, 24V DC, 100–240V AC, Einhell 18V battery | 12V DC, 24V DC, 100–240V AC, Einhell 18V battery |
| Sealing technology | Patented welded high-barrier film | Patented welded high-barrier film |
| Sealing cycle time | ~90 seconds | ~90 seconds |
| Per-cycle energy | 1.7 Wh | 1.7 Wh |
| Standby power draw | < 80 mW | < 80 mW |
| Max power draw | 140 W | 140 W |
| Bags per 4 Ah Einhell battery | 40–50 cycles | 40–50 cycles |
| Weight | 11.3 kg (24.9 lb) | 11.3 kg (24.9 lb) |
| Stowed dimensions (H×W×D) | 302 × 344 × 384 mm | 302 × 344 × 384 mm |
| Seat height (extended) | 407 mm (~16 in) | 407 mm (~16 in) |
| Load capacity | 150 kg (330 lb) | 150 kg (330 lb) |
| Operating temperature | 0–45 °C (32–113 °F) | 0–45 °C (32–113 °F) |
| Ingress protection | IPX4 (splash-resistant) | IPX4 (splash-resistant) |
| RoHS compliant | Yes (EU 2011/65/UE) | Yes (EU 2011/65/UE) |
| Einhell 18V battery | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 years — handled by EuroCampers | 2 years — handled by EuroCampers |
Highlighted rows show real differences. Everything else is identical.
The One Real Difference: Integrated Charging
The X1 ProCharge contains an internal charging circuit that tops up an Einhell 18V Power X-Change battery while the toilet is connected to AC, 12V, or 24V power. Slot the battery into the toilet, plug the toilet into shore power overnight, and the battery is ready to run the toilet during your next off-grid stretch.
That's the feature. There is no other functional difference between the two units.
Three things to know about it before you decide:
- It only charges Einhell 18V Power X-Change batteries. Not other brands. Not 12V house batteries. Not lead-acid. Not lithium starter packs. The ProCharge will not act as a general-purpose 18V charger for your DeWalt or Milwaukee tools.
- It does not let you skip buying a battery. The Einhell battery is sold separately on both models — if you don't have one in your Einhell ecosystem already, you'll need to add one. (Standard 4 Ah is a good starting point and seals 40–50 bags per charge.)
- It charges from any of the toilet's normal inputs. Plug the toilet into 12V, 24V, or AC, and the ProCharge passes that power through to the battery. So a campervan with a single 12V cigarette socket can charge an Einhell battery just by leaving the toilet plugged in.
In short: the ProCharge replaces a separate Einhell wall charger and the cabinet space it occupies. If you don't carry one, the ProCharge is a clean way to keep your battery topped up. If you do, you're paying $150 for redundancy.
Power Options, Compared
Both the X1 and the X1 ProCharge accept the same four power sources for running the toilet:
- 12V DC — via the included 12V adapter (camper van auxiliary, cigarette socket, RV house battery)
- 24V DC — via the included 24V adapter (heavier-duty rigs, marine systems, expedition vehicles)
- 100–240V AC — via the included universal mains adapter (shore power, generator, home outlet)
- Einhell 18V Power X-Change battery — battery slots directly into the toilet (battery sold separately)
So both units work just as well off-grid via battery and just as well on-grid via shore power. The difference comes down to what happens to the battery while you're plugged in:
- Standard X1: the battery sits idle. To charge it, you take it out of the toilet and plug it into your separate Einhell wall charger.
- X1 ProCharge: the battery charges automatically while it's seated in the toilet, as long as the toilet is connected to AC, 12V, or 24V power.
What's Identical (And It Matters)
Most of what people care about is shared by both models:
- Same waterless, odor-free sealing technology. Each cycle wraps and welds waste in a high-barrier bio film. No water, no chemicals, no holding tank, no dump points. Independent testing by Fraunhofer IVV (Report ME-1051-25, January 2025) measured the Clesana high-barrier film at 2,200× better oxygen barrier and up to 34× better water vapor barrier than competing LooSeal bio film.
- Same telescoping form factor. Compact 302 × 344 × 384 mm stowed; expands to a 407 mm seat height for residential-style comfort. Same in both units, down to the millimeter.
- Same load capacity. 150 kg / 330 lb. Engineered to hold any adult guest you're realistically going to invite into your van.
- Same per-cycle energy and standby draw. 1.7 Wh per seal, < 80 mW standby, 140 W peak. Charts the same on either model.
- Same RoHS compliance and IPX4 splash protection. No lead, cadmium, mercury, or chromium VI. Splash-resistant for normal van/RV bathroom use; not submersible.
- Same 2-year manufacturer warranty — and at EuroCampers, we handle warranty claims directly here in the US. You don't ship anything to Germany.
Which One Is Right For You?
Match your usage pattern to the right pick.
Class B / Sprinter conversion with shore power most nights
You stay at campgrounds with hookups, or your van's 12V system is robust enough to power small DC loads continuously.
Pick: Standard X1Travel trailer or Class C with house batteries and an inverter
You already run a 12V/110V house system and a battery monitor. The toilet is just one more 1.7 Wh draw on a system you already manage.
Pick: Standard X1Off-grid van or expedition rig — multi-day boondocking
You're frequently away from any power source for 3–7+ days. You carry an Einhell battery as your day-to-day power source. You want one fewer charger in the cabinet.
Pick: X1 ProChargeOff-grid cabin / hunting camp / tiny home
You have shore power sometimes (visit days) but run on battery in between. A toilet that doubles as a battery topper is a real space-saver.
Pick: X1 ProChargeAlready deep in the Einhell Power X-Change ecosystem
You own multiple Einhell batteries and at least one wall charger. You don't need another charger; you'd rather pocket the $150.
Pick: Standard X1New to Einhell — buying your first 18V battery for the toilet
If you don't already have a charger lying around, the ProCharge bundles charging in. Skip the separate wall charger entirely.
Pick: X1 ProChargePricing & Break-Even
The price difference is $150 ($1,649.95 vs $1,799.95). At first glance the math sounds simple — an Einhell PXC-Starter wall charger plus a 4 Ah battery typically retails around $80–$120, depending on retailer and bundle. By that logic, the ProCharge "saves" you the cost of a separate charger only if you needed to buy one anyway.
Two things to weigh against the dollars:
- Cabinet space and one fewer cable. In a Sprinter conversion, finding a place to mount or stash an Einhell wall charger plus its cord eats real estate you don't have. The ProCharge keeps charging inside an appliance that's already installed.
- Charging from 12V or 24V. A standard Einhell wall charger needs an AC outlet. The ProCharge accepts 12V or 24V on its DC input and passes that through to the battery. If your only power source is the van's house bank, that's a meaningful capability the wall charger doesn't have.
For a buyer who already has shore power, an inverter, or a separate Einhell charger, the standard X1 is the better value. For a buyer running fully off-grid with no AC at all, the ProCharge is the cleaner solution at $150.
What's in Each Box
Clesana X1
- X1 toilet unit
- Welded film cassette (pre-installed)
- 12V DC adapter cable
- 24V DC adapter cable
- 100–240V AC mains adapter
- User manual
Clesana X1 ProCharge
- X1 ProCharge toilet unit (with integrated Einhell 18V charger)
- Welded film cassette (pre-installed)
- 12V DC adapter cable
- 24V DC adapter cable
- 100–240V AC mains adapter
- User manual
Why Buy Either Model From EuroCampers
- Authorized US Clesana dealer. Manufacturer-backed, with US warranty support handled in-house.
- 2-year warranty handled by us — not Germany. If anything goes wrong, you call our number, not an overseas factory. Most other US listings make you ship the toilet to Europe at your cost.
- US stock and free US shipping. When stock arrives, both models ship same-day from the US. No preorder waits stretched across an Atlantic crossing, and no surprise freight fees.
- 30-day return on unopened units with tamper-evident seal intact (15% restocking fee, customer pays return shipping). Opened units are non-returnable for hygiene reasons — same standard the rest of the industry uses.
- Phone support from people who install these. 636-337-7700 / [email protected] / Mon–Fri 9–5 Central. EuroCampers has been in business since 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Clesana X1 and X1 ProCharge?
One feature: the ProCharge has an integrated charger that tops up an Einhell 18V Power X-Change battery while the toilet is connected to AC, 12V, or 24V power. Everything else — the sealing tech, the film, the dimensions, the weight, the load capacity, the warranty, the four power inputs — is identical between the two models. The ProCharge costs $150 more.
Is the Clesana X1 ProCharge worth $150 more?
It depends on whether you already own an Einhell 18V wall charger. If you do — or if you live close to shore power and rarely run the toilet on battery — the standard X1 is the better value. If you run fully off-grid for days at a time, don't have a separate Einhell charger, and want to save the cabinet space and the AC dependency, the ProCharge is a clean $150 upgrade.
Do I need the Einhell battery to use either toilet?
No. Both models accept four power inputs — 12V DC, 24V DC, 100–240V AC, or the Einhell 18V battery — and any one of them will run the toilet. The Einhell battery is the off-grid option; the AC and DC adapters are included with both models. The battery itself is sold separately and is the only path to fully cordless operation.
Can the X1 ProCharge charge any battery?
No. The integrated charger is dedicated to Einhell 18V Power X-Change batteries only. It will not charge other 18V brands (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita), and it will not charge 12V house batteries, lead-acid, or lithium starter packs.
Do both models seal the same way and use the same film?
Yes. Both use Clesana's patented heat-welded high-barrier bio film, with the same ~90-second cycle time and 1.7 Wh per cycle. The film roll, the welding mechanism, and the consumables are identical. Independent testing by Fraunhofer IVV measured the Clesana high-barrier film at 2,200× better oxygen barrier than competing bio films.
Are both Clesana X1 and X1 ProCharge in stock in the US?
We're an authorized US Clesana dealer with stock arriving on a rolling basis — the standard X1 lands first, followed by the X1 ProCharge. While inventory is in transit you can join the waitlist on either product page; we'll email when stock is on the floor and ship same-day from the US thereafter. Free US shipping on both.
The Bottom Line
Most buyers should pick the standard X1. It's the same toilet, $150 less, and already accepts an Einhell battery as one of its four power inputs. The ProCharge is the right answer for a specific buyer: fully off-grid, AC-power-rare, and not yet in the Einhell ecosystem.
Still deciding between portable (X1) and installed (Clesana C1)? See our Clesana model overview.
