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There is nothing like relaxing in a hot bath at the end of the day. What’s more, bathtubs are ideal for kids, even your pets if need be. While you might think that a bathtub is just a bathtub, you should consider the size, depth, materials, and most importantly, how easy it is to clean!
Today we will compare the American Standard Cambridge vs American Standard Princeton bathtubs. We will cover all of their specifications and features in order to decide which bathtub is better. To help make the decision, we will add a comparison chart and some pros and cons of each.
In many ways, the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs are identical. So, let’s start with these features.
American Standard Cambridge vs American Standard Princeton – Similarities
Quick Glance
All of the features can be reviewed in the comparison chart below.
American Standard Cambridge |
American Standard Princeton |
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| Size | 60 x 32 x 17 inches | 60 x 30 x 14 inches |
| Weight | 72kg | 50kg |
| Color | Arctic white, bone, linen, white | Arctic white, bone, linen, white, white chrome |
| Shape | Oval, contoured lumbar support with beveled headrest | Oval, contoured lumbar support with beveled headrest |
| Materials | Americast backing, formed steel center, durable non-porous, glossy porcelain enamel finish with StanSure slip-resistant floor | Americast backing, formed steel center, durable non-porous, glossy porcelain enamel finish with StanSure slip-resistant floor. Exclusive patented bonding process. |
| Drain | Left or right | Left or right |
| Gallons to overflow | 50gal | 42gal |
| Depth to overflow | 14 inches | 9.5 inches |
| Installation | Three wall alcove, integral apron and tile flange | Three wall alcove, integral apron and tile flange |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited lifetime residential, 10 years commercial |
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Bathtub Shape
The American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs are oval tubs. They have contoured lumbar supports along with a beveled headrest for extra comfort.
Materials
There are various materials used to make the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs. They are made from Americast, lighter and quieter than other bathtub materials and retain heat better. They have a formed steel center and a durable non-porous, glossy porcelain enamel finish. Both come with a StanSure slip-resistant, easy to clean floor. The American Standard Princeton uses an exclusive patented bonding process, but we aren’t sure if the American Standard Cambridge uses the same process.
The Drains
There are two purchasing options with the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs so you can have the drain on the left or on the right.
Installation
The American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton are three wall alcove bathtubs. They come with an integral apron and tile flange for water-tight installation.
The differences between the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs are mainly in their size. We will take a look at these now.
Differences Between American Standard Cambridge and American Standard Princeton
Appearance
One of the tubs is noticeably bigger. While this won’t affect the installation, it will impact your soaking.
American Standard Cambridge
The tub measures 60 x 32 x 17 inches. It weighs 72 kilos without water.
American Standard Princeton
The length is the same at 60 inches and the width is similar at 32 inches. The depth is just 14 inches. Without water, it weighs 50 kilos.
The Winner Is- The American Standard Cambridge
Color Options
The colors are all typical of what you would find in a bathtub, but it is nice to have different choices.
American Standard Cambridge
This tub comes in Arctic white, bone, linen and white. The difference between white and Arctic white is that Arctic white is brighter.
American Standard Princeton
There are the same color options as with the American Standard Cambridge with an additional option, white chrome, a slightly more silver-white.
The Winner Is- The American Standard Princeton
The Overflow
The overflow is a necessary feature of every bathtub and indicates how much water you will be able to relax in.
American Standard Cambridge
The depth to the overflow is 14 inches. In terms of water, this is 50 gallons.
American Standard Princeton
You only have 9.5 inches to the overflow with a capacity of 42 gallons.
The Winner Is- The American Standard Cambridge
Value for Money
If the specifications haven’t encouraged you to choose one over the other, the value for money might.
American Standard Cambridge
This is the more expensive bathtub; however, it does come with a limited lifetime warranty.
American Standard Princeton
You can save yourself at least a couple of hundred dollars. For residential use, there is also a limited lifetime warranty. For commercial use, the warranty is 10 years.
The Winner Is- The American Standard Princeton
Pros and Cons
Before our final verdict, we have some pros and cons of the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton bathtubs.
American Standard Cambridge
Pros:
- The weight is good, feels solid but not too heavy
- It’s super easy to clean
- It’s very good at holding heat
Cons:
- There have been a couple of cases where the glossy finish hasn’t been smooth
American Standard Princeton
Pros:
- It drains very quickly
- The installation is straightforward
- It also feels well-built and sturdy
Cons:
- There have been issues with packaging and quality control
The Final Verdict
A common complaint we have seen from many is that the glossy finish ends up with a rather orange peel look instead of smooth and this makes the tubs harder to clean. Both of these American Standard tubs come with specific cleaning instructions that have to be followed so that you don’t damage the surface.
We loved the design of the American Standard Cambridge and the American Standard Princeton. The materials were excellent and in particular the weight. You have the nice solid feel of a cast iron tub but without the additional kilos. It’s true that the water stayed hotter for longer with both tubs.
The overall winner was the American Standard Cambridge because of the depth. It’s hard to warrant spending the extra money for just a few more inches of water but it changes the whole experience. As the bathtub will likely last for many, many years, it is best to get the deeper tub so you can really enjoy it.