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TOTO Drake vs UltraMax

Drake and UltraMax are two TOTO toilet lines, not two models. Drake is a two-piece line; UltraMax is one-piece. That single structural difference drives everything else.

Both use CEFIONTECT glaze and accept the same WASHLET+ seats. Drake is cheaper at every trim level and easier to carry upstairs; UltraMax has no tank seam to clean around.

Toto Drake vs UltraMax


What is the difference between TOTO Drake and UltraMax?

TOTO Drake and UltraMax are separate toilet lines distinguished by construction. Every Drake is a two-piece toilet with a separate tank and bowl; every UltraMax is a one-piece toilet with the tank and bowl moulded together. Both lines share CEFIONTECT glaze, the same WASHLET+ bidet seat options and comparable flush performance. Drake is the larger and cheaper line, starting around $482 against $699 for UltraMax.

Drake
Two-piece, 31 models
UltraMax
One-piece, 16 models
Shared
Glaze, WASHLET+ seats
Entry price
$482 vs $699

What does each line offer?

Drake spans 31 models from $482 to $1,964, including the Drake II and Drake Transitional sub-lines. UltraMax spans 16 models from $699 to $1,987, including UltraMax II and a low-profile tank version. Both run from bare toilet up to a fitted S7A washlet.

TOTO Drake$482 – $1,964
31 models · two-piece only

TOTO's workhorse two-piece line, used in homes and commercial washrooms alike. Three sub-lines: the original Drake, the 1.28 GPF Drake II, and the Drake Transitional with softer styling. See also the Drake WASHLET+ range.

Drake suits you if…
  • You are replacing an existing two-piece
  • You want the lowest price at any trim
  • You need to carry it upstairs in parts
Browse all Drake toilets
TOTO UltraMax$699 – $1,987
16 models · one-piece only

TOTO's one-piece line with no tank-to-bowl seam. Includes the 1.28 GPF UltraMax II and a low-profile version for tanks that sit under a window or shelf.

UltraMax suits you if…
  • You want a seamless, easier-to-clean shape
  • Your tank sits under a window or shelf
  • You prefer a lower, more modern silhouette
Browse all UltraMax toilets

How do the TOTO Drake and UltraMax lines differ?

The lines match on glaze, flush options and bidet seat compatibility, and differ on construction, tank profile and range size.

How do the TOTO Drake and UltraMax lines differ?
  TOTO Drake TOTO UltraMax
Construction Two-piece, always One-piece, always
Models in stock 31 16
Price range $482 – $1,964 $699 – $1,987
Sub-lines Drake, Drake II, Transitional UltraMax, UltraMax II, Low Profile
Bowl shapes Elongated and round Elongated and round
Low-profile tank No Yes
Flush volumes 1.0, 1.28 and 1.6 GPF 1.0, 1.28 and 1.6 GPF
CEFIONTECT glaze Yes Yes
WASHLET+ tiers S2, S5, S7, S7A S2, S5, S7, S7A
Cleaning Seam between tank and bowl No seam to clean around
Installation Two lighter boxes One heavy unit

Is the TOTO Drake cheaper than the UltraMax?

Yes. Comparing the cheapest model at each washlet tier, Drake undercuts UltraMax by $40 to $220.

Is the TOTO Drake cheaper than the UltraMax?
  TOTO Drake TOTO UltraMax
Toilet only $482 $699
With S2 washlet $777 $853
With S5 washlet $1,075 $1,115
With S7 washlet $1,590 $1,711
With S7A washlet $1,715 $1,837

Which Drake or UltraMax model should you buy?

The right model depends on your bathroom and your budget rather than the line. Four common situations and the model that fits each, or browse the full Drake and UltraMax ranges.

TOTO Drake Two Piece Toilet - White toilet on a white background
CHEAPEST WAY IN
Drake Two-Piece
$482.19
The lowest price in either line. Elongated bowl, chrome trip lever.
TOTO Ultramax II One-Piece - White toilet on a white background
EASIEST TO CLEAN
UltraMax II One-Piece
$929.00
Seamless one-piece with 1.28 GPF Tornado Flush and SoftClose seat.
TOTO Ultramax Low Profile One-Piece Toilet - 1.28 GPF - White toilet on a white background
TANK UNDER A WINDOW
UltraMax Low Profile
$747.00
Compact tank height clears sills and shelving. Drake has no equivalent.
TOTO Drake II 1G Washlet + S7 Two-Piece - White toilet with control panel on a white background
LOWEST WATER USE
Drake II 1G with S7
$1,844.90
1.0 GPF with a full S7 washlet fitted.

Should you choose TOTO Drake or UltraMax?

Neither line flushes better than the other. Both carry CEFIONTECT glaze, both take the same WASHLET+ seats, and within each line you can pick 1.0, 1.28 or 1.6 GPF depending on the model.

The decision is one-piece versus two-piece. A one-piece UltraMax has no seam between tank and bowl, which is the part of a toilet most people find annoying to clean. A two-piece Drake arrives in two lighter boxes, which matters if it is going up a staircase or into a tight room.

Price favours Drake at every level. A bare Drake starts at $482 against $699 for UltraMax, and the gap holds as you add washlets — roughly $40 to $220 depending on the tier.

Drake also offers more choice simply because it is the bigger line, with 31 models across the original Drake, the more efficient Drake II, and the softer-styled Drake Transitional.

UltraMax answers one thing Drake cannot: a low-profile tank. If your toilet sits beneath a window, a shelf or a sloped ceiling, that version exists only in the UltraMax line.

If neither constraint applies, buy on shape. Two-piece if you want the traditional look and the lower price, one-piece if you want fewer crevices and a lower silhouette. Browse the full Drake range or the UltraMax range to compare individual models.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Neither is better overall. They are the same manufacturer, the same glaze and the same bidet seat compatibility, so the choice is between a two-piece Drake and a one-piece UltraMax. Drake costs less at every trim level; UltraMax is easier to clean because there is no tank seam.

  • Construction. Every Drake is a two-piece toilet with a separate tank and bowl. Every UltraMax is a one-piece toilet with the tank and bowl moulded as a single unit.

  • Yes. A bare Drake starts at $482 compared with $699 for a bare UltraMax, and Drake remains cheaper at each WASHLET+ tier by roughly $40 to $220.

  • Both lines offer models with TOTO's TORNADO FLUSH. Older models in each line, including the original Drake and original UltraMax, use the G-Max system at 1.6 GPF. The Drake II and UltraMax II both use TORNADO FLUSH at 1.28 GPF.

  • Yes. Both lines are available as WASHLET+ models with S2, S5, S7 or S7A seats, and both conceal the supply line and power cord on those versions. See the Drake WASHLET+ range.

  • Drake, generally. A two-piece arrives as two lighter boxes that are easier to carry and manoeuvre, though you do have to seal the tank to the bowl. A one-piece UltraMax is a single heavy unit but needs no assembly.

  • UltraMax. A one-piece toilet has no seam between the tank and the bowl, which is the hardest area to reach on a two-piece. Both lines use CEFIONTECT glaze on the bowl to resist buildup.

  • No. The low-profile tank is an UltraMax feature. If your toilet sits under a window, a shelf or a sloped ceiling, the UltraMax Low Profile is the model to look at.

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