Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I usually buy Bounty Essentials paper towels and so I am comparing the 7th Generation paper towels to these. Both are a step-down version of a full thickness paper towel, and both come in the select-a-size option. The weight and thickness of each seems similar. The 7th Gen towels are embossed on only one side. The other side is flat. Bounty is embossed all the way through. In the 2nd pic I held them up to the light. The 7th Gen towels are a bit thicker. I then soaked up a bit of water with each. The Bounty wicked the water better. 7th Gen pushes the liquid around a bit more. Bounty is definitely more absorbent, but it's a small win. I sprayed some cleaner, and the 7th Gen towel did a good job. Verdict: 7th Gen for being more eco-friendly. For my needs, a full size, full thickness paper towel is unnecessary most of the time. Bounty Essentials are perfect, and the 7th Gen seem to be as good for my purposes. As I go through the first roll, I may update this post. For now, I am satisfied with reducing my use of paper.