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Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) vs Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4.56, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 4.44. The Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) is better on 7 of 14 comparable points.

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Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)
  • Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 21, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 32; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 22, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 30; Noise: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 86, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 48; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 85, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 67; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 50, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]
SEER (cooling)2.565.27
Refrigerant charge0.95 kg1.3 kg
Outdoor unit sound power42 dB(A)56 dB(A)
Rated output 35 °C6.6 kW8 kW
Rated output 55 °C6.6 kW8 kW
COP A-7/W352.352.81
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsBoschCompress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)PanasonicAquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme£7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
General
Type (source)Air-to-water1Air-to-water1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C6.6 kW18 kW✓1
Rated output 55 °C6.6 kW18 kW✓1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)4.56✓14.441
SCOP (55 °C)3.4813.58✓1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C180 %✓1175 %1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C136 %1140 %✓1
COP A7/W354.82✓14.551
COP A2/W354✓13.891
COP A-7/W352.3512.81✓1
SEER (cooling)2.5615.27✓1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power42 dB(A)✓156 dB(A)1
Indoor unit sound power37 dB(A)✓141 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR2901R321
Refrigerant charge0.95 kg✓11.3 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input3.2 kW13.58 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG ReadyYes1Yes1

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]?

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4.56, Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5] 4.44. The Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) is better on 7 of 14 comparable points.

What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) and the Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]?

Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 4.56. Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]: 4.44.

Which is better on SEER (cooling): the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]?

Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]: 5.27. Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 2.56.

Which is better on refrigerant charge: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]?

Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 7 ORMB-S (AW 7 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 0.95 kg. Panasonic Aquarea [WH-SDC0309K3E5 / WH-UDZ09KE5]: 1.3 kg.

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Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026