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Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) vs Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5]

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4.55, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 5.06. The Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] is better on 9 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)
  • Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5]
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 6; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 18, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 54; Noise: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 87, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 41; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 81, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 79; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 50, Panasonic Deutschland Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5] 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)Aquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5]
SEER (cooling)2.365.14
Outdoor unit sound power40 dB(A)52 dB(A)
Rated output 55 °C4 kW5 kW
Rated output 35 °C4.4 kW5 kW
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C179 %200 %
SCOP (35 °C)4.555.06
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications BoschCompress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) Panasonic DeutschlandAquarea [WH-ADC0509L3E5AN / WH-WDG05LE5]
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 4.4 kW 1 5 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 4 kW 1 5 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.55 1 5.06 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.28 1 3.62 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 179 % 1 200 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 128 % 1 142 % ✓ 1
COP A7/W35 4.82 1 5.05 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.91 ✓ 1 3.52 1
COP A-7/W35 2.88 1 3.01 ✓ 1
SEER (cooling) 2.36 1 5.14 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 40 dB(A) ✓ 1 52 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 37 dB(A) ✓ 1 41 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant charge 0.95 kg ✓ 1 0.96 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 3.2 kW 1 2.93 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