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August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 vs Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E

SCOP (35 °C): August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 4.77, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 5.19. The Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E is better on 8 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2
  • Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 67, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 69; Efficiency: August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 38, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 78; Noise: August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 71, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 17; Refrigerant: August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 56, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 26; Connectivity & smart: August Brötje BLW Eco-KP 12.2 50, Midea Europe MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E 50

Biggest differences

FactBLW Eco-KP 12.2MHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E
Refrigerant charge1.25 kg1.84 kg
COP A2/W353.55.02
Indoor unit sound power31.7 dB(A)43 dB(A)
COP A-7/W352.83.21
Outdoor unit sound power52 dB(A)59 dB(A)
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C187.8 %204.5 %
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications August BrötjeBLW Eco-KP 12.2 Midea EuropeMHA-V12WD2RN8-E + HB-A160CDS90GN8-E
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 12.1 kW 1 12.1 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 12.1 kW 1 12.2 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.77 1 5.19 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.75 1 3.92 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 187.8 % 1 204.5 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 147.1 % 1 153.6 % ✓ 1
COP A7/W35 4.85 1 5.04 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.5 1 5.02 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.8 1 3.21 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 52 dB(A) ✓ 1 59 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 31.7 dB(A) ✓ 1 43 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R32 1
Refrigerant charge 1.25 kg ✓ 1 1.84 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 5.7 kW 1 2.4 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