Honey-Can-Do Heavy-Duty 3 Section Sorter

[ng Ironing and Sorter Combo Laundry Center]There are two similar laundry sorter products on Amazon: the "Honey-Can-Do SRT-01235 Heavy-Duty Triple Laundry Sorter" and the "Seville Classics SHE16165 3-Bag Laundry Sorter Cart With Hanging Bar". And now I have bought a third with an ironing board top, "Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196 Rolling Ironing and Sorter Combo Laundry Center". They are, at the time I bought them, nearly the same price. I needed an upstairs and downstairs sorter so I bought one of each since I couldn't make up my mind. And then later I needed a third so I bought the ironing board top.The Seville Classics and simple 3 bag Honey-Can-Do SRT-01235 are very comparable. The Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196 Rolling Ironing unit is just a little too different to be directly comparable to the other two "heavy duty" types. I will compare the two similar heavy duty units head to head and talk about the ironing board unit on its own.Both the Seville Classics and Honey-Can-Do SRT-01235 are sturdy well-built units designed for heavy duty use and each are good choices. They both have the same 3-bag capacity and the same removable bag concept. And both were huge improvements to my previous laundry hampers so you can't go wrong with either. But there are a couple of details that may make a difference to you that I will outline below.The Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196 Rolling Ironing unit has the same 3 bag removable concept but adds an ironing board top. It is not deemed "heavy duty" like the other two and it shows.Quick Buying Guide:Seville SHE16165: Buy if you want the sturdiest frame, sturdiest bag/bag support and wheels AND want a hanger bar. If you opt to remove the hangar bar then it will leave you with a four inch pipe on each side. See the picture, with the hangar bar removed the pipe ends at the black ring fitting.Honey-Can-Do SRT-01235: Buy this if you don't want the hanging bar. If you are not rolling it much then it really makes most of the Seville's frame sturdiness moot (except for the bags). If space is an issue, the Honey has the slightly smaller height profile due to no hangar bar.Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196: Buy this if you don't need a tank and find the table top useful (I use it all the time). The board is not really an ironing board substitute but useable. If the unit is in the open (not in a closet) then the board acts as a nice cosmetic cover. Again, there is a noticeable difference in construction.Detail Comparison Between the Heavy Duty Units Seville SHE16165 & Honey-Can-Do SRT-01235:DESIGN. The Seville SHE16165 is sturdier than the Honey-Can-Do due to its: (i) eight vertical bars and six horizontal bars vs. the Honey's 6 x 4 design; (ii) bottom bag-support less stress on the bags); (iii) stronger bags; and (iv) larger wheels (both have wheel locks). I think the sturdier bags and bag-support are notable differences while the stronger frame and wheels is a bit of overkill on a laundry sorter, unless you roll it around a lot or are into competitive laundry sorter racing or something.HANGER BAR. The Seville SHE16165 has an adjustable hanger bar that can be positioned high or low. The hanger bar can be brought down to about 6 inches from the top, otherwise the units have near identical dimensions. the bar can also be removed if you don't like it. but then you have a 3 inch vertical pipe cap on each side that no longer serve a purpose. it's not unsightly (it has the black cap) but it may look a little odd.DIMENSIONS. The Honey-Can-Do product is lighter with a more compact design (height-wise). It seems to fit better in a closet because of the lack of hanger bar. Depth/width are similar.BAGS/BAG SUPPORT. The Seville bags are off-white to the Honey's white. And the Seville's bags are stronger. As noted above, the Honey has no bottom to support the bags (one reviewer on the Honey site did complain of a small tear eventually appearing on a Honey bag). The Seville's bag-support simply rests on the frame bottom so it does rattle if there is nothing pressing down on it. If it bugs you, the bottom support is removable as well.ASSEMBLY. Both are easy to assemble. Although I could not completely align the Honey's wheel height so it has a slight wobble to it.SHOPPING ALTERNATIVES. I found the Honey-Can-do product or near equivalent at walmart/target websites but not the Seville. The prices were about 5% more than Amazon.Detail on the Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196 Ironing Board Unit:The Honey-Can-Do SRT-01196 is of slighter construction than the other two in every way. It has a lighter frame and lighter bags. Going over door thresholds and putting your weight on it while pushing immediately highlights the differences in construction.But, to be honest, in general home use this unit's construction is good enough. I think that the heavy-duty models are better suited for people rolling longer distances and with teens who will be too rough with the units.If you have no use for the board then skip this unit as it offers no other advantage.I really prefer the other units' heavy-duty bags, which I think is the bigger differentiator. The bags are sturdy enough but once you see the difference you will prefer the other bags.The board top is useable as an ironing board but its greater utility is as a table top. I use it all the time and find the top handy enough that I often roll the whole unit to the washing machine rather than just bringing the bags. I leave the unit out in the open in bathroom and find the table top is a nice cosmetic top. I will eventually find some way to cover it but it's fine for now.**Edit: There is a Seville version without the hanging bar that I think I would have preferred: Seville Classics SHE16166 3-Bag Laundry Sorter. It was not available at the time when I was making my choice and is not included in this review. However, that Seville model lacks the extra bars and is likely more comparable to the honey-can-do in sturdiness.Gosh, if you read all the way to the bottom than you, like me, must be thinking way too much about your laundry sorter purchases! Enjoy your sorter. Cheers!