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ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P vs FoxESS HP1-5P-E

SCOP (35 °C): ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 4.75, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 5.13. The FoxESS HP1-5P-E is better on 7 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P
  • FoxESS HP1-5P-E
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 18, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 14; Efficiency: ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 25, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 78; Noise: ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 76, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 76; Refrigerant: ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 87, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 84; Connectivity & smart: ait-deutschland Helox SE 5 1P 50, FoxESS HP1-5P-E 50

Biggest differences

FactHelox SE 5 1PHP1-5P-E
Refrigerant charge0.5 kg0.9 kg
Heating capacity (A7/W35)6.62 kW5.15 kW
COP A-7/W352.673.26
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C132 %155 %
SCOP (55 °C)3.383.95
COP A7/W354.515.22
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications ait-deutschlandHelox SE 5 1P FoxESSHP1-5P-E
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
General
Type (source) Air-to-water 1 Air-to-water 1
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35) 6.62 kW ✓ 2 5.15 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 5.1 kW 1 5.1 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 4.6 kW 1 5.19 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.75 1 5.13 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.38 1 3.95 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 187 % 1 202 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 132 % 1 155 % ✓ 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
COP A7/W35 4.51 1 5.22 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 – 5.05 1
COP A-7/W35 2.67 1 3.26 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 49 dB(A) 1 49 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 2 3 3
Refrigerant charge 0.5 kg ✓ 1 0.9 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 2.3 kW 1 2.9 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  3. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026