We just bought the Elite a couple weeks ago after using our Genie II for two years. We talked about it and I'm about to return it for another Genie II. The Elite has some perks. It's taller and has a foot pedal to open the top. The cons far outweigh the perks. When you drop the diaper in, it opens completely letting all the stench out into the air. Each time you open it, it puts air into the bag which in turn blows more stench out.
Re: Diaper Genie II vs. Diaper Genie II Elite