Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) vs Panasonic Deutschland AQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8]
SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) 4.64, Panasonic Deutschland AQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8] 4.73. The Panasonic Deutschland AQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8] is better on 9 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M)
- Panasonic Deutschland AQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8]
Biggest differences
| Fact | Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) | AQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8] |
|---|---|---|
| SEER (cooling) | 2.78 | 5.34 |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 45 dB(A) | 53 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.4 | 2.79 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 40 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.6 kg | 1.78 kg |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.8 | 5.06 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | BoschCompress CS5800iAW 12 ORM-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 M) | Panasonic DeutschlandAQUAREA [WH-WXG12ME8 + WH-SDC0316M9E8] |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4.64 1 | 4.73 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.48 1 | 3.65 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 183 % 1 | 186 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 136 % 1 | 143 % ✓ 1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.8 1 | 5.06 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.45 1 | 4.65 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.4 1 | 2.79 ✓ 1 |
| SEER (cooling) | 2.78 1 | 5.34 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 45 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 53 dB(A) 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 40 dB(A) 1 | 35 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.6 kg ✓ 1 | 1.78 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 7.45 kW 1 | 9.84 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026