Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Specification
TOTO
TOTO
Price
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Rating
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Glaze
CeFiONtect
CeFiONtect
Design
Low rectangular one-piece, contemporary architectural
One-piece, skirted trapway
Map Score
800
1000
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
Tornado Flush (Gravity)
Tornado Flush (Gravity)
Watersense
1
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
17.25
17.25
Warranty Years
1
1
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
Lifetime
Lifetime
Detailed Comparison
Aimes ($900-1,000) and UltraMax II ($790-850) are both premium one-piece TOTO toilets with identical flush technology (Tornado Flush + CeFiONtect glaze) and the same 1.28 GPF rating. Functional performance is indistinguishable. The difference is design language. Aimes is angular and modern — knife-edge bowl, geometric tank profile, narrow footprint. The UltraMax II is the all-arounder — rounded tank, traditional silhouette executed cleanly, fits any bathroom style. Bowl footprint: Aimes is the narrowest TOTO one-piece (28 inches projection), useful in tight powder rooms. Both are comfort-height (17 inches), both elongated, both include SoftClose seat. For the same $850-950 spent, the UltraMax II offers more decor flexibility — the Aimes commits to a contemporary aesthetic that limits future remodel options.
Final Verdict
We recommend the TOTO UltraMax II for traditional and transitional bathrooms — it costs less and fits any decor. The Aimes makes sense only when contemporary minimalism is the design priority and the bathroom is built around frameless glass, large-format tile, and angular fixtures.
Pros & Cons Side-by-Side
TOTO Aimes One-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- Distinctive low rectangular architectural silhouette
- Tornado Flush + CeFiONtect standard
- SoftClose seat included
- Skirted trapway
- Excellent for modern minimalist bathrooms
- Universal Height (ADA)
Cons
- Premium pricing ($880-$1,080)
- Heavier than standard one-piece (~125 lbs)
- Low silhouette can feel unconventional initially
- Limited color availability — primarily Cotton White
TOTO UltraMax II One-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- Tornado Flush — 3-nozzle centrifugal vortex
- 1,000g+ MaP score
- CeFiONtect glaze standard
- Skirted trapway — easier to clean
- One-piece silhouette (no tank-to-bowl gap)
- Universal Height
- SoftClose seat included
Cons
- Heavier to install (~115 lbs, two-person job)
- Premium price tier vs Drake II
- Trip-lever assembly is TOTO-specific
- Tank lid (cracked replacement) more expensive than two-piece