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Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW vs Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi puts out 14kW more to the radiators and comes with 2 years more warranty. The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW runs 0.7 litres a minute more hot water.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Central heating output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi puts out 14kW more to the radiators.
- Warranty: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 2 years more warranty.
- Hot water output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi has 4kW more hot water output.
- Hot water flow rate: the Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW runs 0.7 litres a minute more hot water.
- Seasonal efficiency: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi is 1 points more efficient.
Specifications side by side
| Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW | Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 36 kW | 40 kW |
| Central heating output | 26.4 kW | 40 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 93% | 94% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 390 x 285 mm | 780 x 440 x 365 mm |
| Warranty | 10 years | 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer |
| Hot water flow rate | 15 litres per minute | 14.3 litres per minute |
| Weight | 29.5 kg | - |
Sources: Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW, Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW 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 0.7 litres a minute more hot water
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 Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi if...
- you want one that puts out 14kW more to the radiators
- you want one that comes with 2 years more warranty
- you want one that has 4kW more hot water output
- you want one that is 1 points more efficient
A gas combi boiler with 40 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 14.3 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW and the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi?
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi puts out 14kW more to the radiators and comes with 2 years more warranty. The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW runs 0.7 litres a minute more hot water. The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW is a gas combi boiler, 36 kW hot water output; the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 40 kW hot water output.
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