Widespan vs. Easy Step Extra Wide White: Which Gate Fits?
By Regalo Baby | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Widespan Safety Gate and Easy Step Extra Wide White on mounting, opening shape, and locks so you pick the right wide baby gate for your space.
Quick answer
Choose the Home Accents Widespan Safety Gate for angled, unusually shaped, or open-plan openings where you can mount to the wall. Choose the Easy Step Extra Wide White Safety Gate for a standard wide doorway or hallway where a pressure-mount gate with a one-touch lever handle is enough.
Mounting method changes where each gate can go
The Easy Step Extra Wide White uses a pressure-mount design, so it relies on steady pressure against two surfaces rather than screws or hardware. That makes it a natural fit for a conventional doorway or hallway with parallel sides, but it is not the right tool for an angled wall or an opening without a firm, flat surface on both sides.
The Widespan mounts to the wall, which is why Regalo positions it for open floor plans and unusually shaped or angled openings. Wall mounting gives you a fixed, hardware-secured position, but it also means you need to be willing to put fasteners into the wall and confirm what is behind the drywall before you drill.
The walk-through door and lock design differ
The Widespan's large walk-through door uses a three-lock system, so opening it takes a deliberate sequence rather than a single motion. That is useful in a busy open-plan area where you want a clear barrier but still need to pass through often; the trade-off is that adults need to learn the sequence, and anyone who rushes it may find it slower than a lever.
The Easy Step Extra Wide White uses an easy-to-use lever handle with a one-touch release safety lock. That is quicker for everyday pass-through, but the simpler release is the reason you should think about whether the gate is positioned where a toddler can reach and fiddle with the handle.
Neither gate solves an unmeasured opening
The supplied catalog facts do not list a minimum or maximum opening width for either gate, so do not assume a fit from the product name alone. Measure the opening at the point where the gate will actually sit, check the product page for the stated width range and any extension requirements, and treat a measurement outside that range as a stop sign rather than something to force.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Installation effort vs. placement flexibility: The Easy Step Extra Wide White installs by pressure, so setup is quicker and leaves no holes; the Widespan needs wall mounting, which takes more work but reaches angled and unusually shaped openings that a pressure gate cannot. If you rent or cannot drill, rule out the Widespan before comparing anything else.
- Fast pass-through vs. deliberate locking: The Easy Step's one-touch lever release is faster for adults carrying laundry or a toddler; the Widespan's three-lock door takes a sequence, which adds security but slows every trip through. Count how many times a day you will pass through before choosing the simpler latch.
- Standard opening vs. irregular opening: For a normal doorway or hallway with two firm, parallel surfaces, the pressure-mount Easy Step Extra Wide White is the simpler answer; for an open-plan room divider or an angled wall, the wall-mounted Widespan is the design that matches the job. Photograph the opening and note whether both sides are flat and parallel before you order.
Product facts at a glance
- Easy Step® Extra Wide White Safety Gate: Pressure-mount design with a lever handle and one-touch release safety lock (Model #1165 W DS). Quick everyday pass-through in a standard doorway, with no wall drilling required.
Easy Step® Extra Wide White Safety Gate - Home Accents Widespan® Safety Gate: Wall-mounted with a large walk-through door and a three-lock system (Model #1176). A fixed, hardware-secured barrier for angled or open-plan openings where pressure mounting will not hold.
Home Accents Widespan® Safety Gate
Which gate fits your home
Best for
- Standard wide doorways and hallways with two firm, parallel surfaces
- Renters or households that prefer not to drill into walls
- Adults who want a fast one-touch release for daily pass-through
Not for
- Angled, unusually shaped, or open-plan openings that need a fixed wall mount
- Spaces where the opening width is unknown or outside the gate's stated range
- Households that want a multi-step lock on the walk-through door
