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August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 vs Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M)

SCOP (35 °C): August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 5.38, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 4.64. The August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 is better on 8 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1
  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M)
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 63, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 63; Efficiency: August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 89, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 26; Noise: August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 80, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 73; Refrigerant: August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 15, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 36; Connectivity & smart: August Brötje BLW Mono-KP 12.1 50, Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 50

Biggest differences

FactBLW Mono-KP 12.1Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M)
COP A-7/W353.242.4
Refrigerant charge2.15 kg1.6 kg
Indoor unit sound power31.7 dB(A)40 dB(A)
COP A2/W355.394.45
SCOP (35 °C)5.384.64
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C212 %183 %
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications August BrötjeBLW Mono-KP 12.1 BoschCompress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M)
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 12 kW 1 12 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 12 kW 1 12 kW 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 5.38 ✓ 1 4.64 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.98 ✓ 1 3.48 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 212 % ✓ 1 183 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 156 % ✓ 1 136 % 1
COP A7/W35 5.47 ✓ 1 4.8 1
COP A2/W35 5.39 ✓ 1 4.45 1
COP A-7/W35 3.24 ✓ 1 2.4 1
SEER (cooling) – 2.78 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 49 dB(A) 1 45 dB(A) ✓ 1
Indoor unit sound power 31.7 dB(A) ✓ 1 40 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant charge 2.15 kg 1 1.6 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 9.2 kW 1 7.45 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