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Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW vs Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi

The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW runs 4.5 litres a minute more hot water and has 11kW more hot water output. The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi is 1 points more efficient.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kWVaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi
Hot water output36 kW25.4 kW
Central heating output26.4 kW20.8 kW
ErP classAA
Seasonal efficiency93%94%
Dimensions700 x 390 x 285 mm720 x 440 x 338 mm
Weight29.5 kg36 kg
Warranty10 years10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit
Hot water flow rate15 litres per minute10.5 litres per minute

Sources: Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW, Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 800 Combi 2 36kW if...

  • you want one that runs 4.5 litres a minute more hot water
  • you want one that has 11kW more hot water output
  • you want one that puts out 6kW more to the radiators

A gas combi boiler with 36 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 15 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.

Full 800 Combi 2 36kW specifications →

Buy or hire the ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi if...

  • you want one that is 1 points more efficient

A gas combi boiler with 25.4 kW of hot water output, sized for a flat or small house with one bathroom. It delivers about 10.5 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.

Full ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW and the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi?

The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW runs 4.5 litres a minute more hot water and has 11kW more hot water output. The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi is 1 points more efficient. The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW is a gas combi boiler, 36 kW hot water output; the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 25.4 kW hot water output.

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