Quick answer: Choose the Instinct or i-mini for a flat or smaller home, the Logic Max for most family homes, and the Vogue Max if you want Ideal’s flagship with a stainless steel heat exchanger and the longest guarantee.
Ideal have been making boilers in Britain since 1906. Here is how the Instinct and i-mini, Logic Max and Vogue Max compare.
At a glance
| Instinct / i-mini | Logic Max | Vogue Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | Entry level | Mid-range | Premium |
| Boiler types | Combi | Combi, system or heat only | Combi or system |
| Guarantee when we fit it | 5 years | 10 years | 12 years |
| Best for | Flats and smaller homes | Most family homes | Larger homes and anyone who wants the best |
| Stand-out feature | Small and light enough to tuck into a kitchen cupboard | A large colour screen and an Ideal system filter in the box | A stainless steel heat exchanger and premium components |
Ideal Instinct / i-mini
The Instinct and i-mini are Ideal’s compact, great-value combis. They are small and light enough to tuck into a kitchen cupboard, which makes them a good fit for flats and smaller homes.
Ideal Logic Max
The Logic Max adds a large colour screen and comes with an Ideal system filter in the box. It is available as a combi, system or heat only boiler, so it works with most heating systems.
Ideal Vogue Max
The Vogue Max is Ideal’s flagship, built with a stainless steel heat exchanger and premium components. It comes as a combi or system boiler and carries the longest guarantee in the range.
Which Ideal boiler should you choose?
- Pick the Instinct or i-mini if you want a compact, low-cost combi for a flat or smaller home.
- Pick the Logic Max if you want good value with a longer guarantee and a version for every type of system.
- Pick the Vogue Max if you want Ideal’s best build quality and the longest guarantee.
Not sure whether you need a combi, system or heat only boiler? Read our guide to combi vs system vs heat only boilers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Ideal Logic Max and Vogue Max?
The Logic Max is Ideal’s mid-range boiler with a colour screen and a system filter in the box. The Vogue Max is the flagship, with a stainless steel heat exchanger, premium components and a longer guarantee.
Is the Ideal Instinct the same as the i-mini?
They are both compact, great-value combis from Ideal, aimed at flats and smaller homes. We will recommend the one that fits your space best.
How long is the guarantee on an Ideal boiler?
When we fit it, you get 5 years on the Instinct or i-mini, 10 years on the Logic Max and 12 years on the Vogue Max, as long as the boiler is serviced every year.
Does the Vogue Max come as a heat only boiler?
No, the Vogue Max comes as a combi or system boiler. For a heat only boiler, the Logic Max is the one to look at.
Get the right boiler for your home
Tell us a little about your home and we will recommend the right type, size and model, then give you a clear quote. See our Ideal boilers. Browse all the boilers we install or get a boiler quote.
