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Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) vs CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 5.4, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 5. The Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) is better on 9 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D)
  • CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 56, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 56; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 85, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 62; Noise: Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 81, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 61; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 33, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 36; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) 50, CTA Aeroheat AH CL 11a 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D)Aeroheat AH CL 11a
Outdoor unit sound power45 dB(A)49 dB(A)
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C213 %197.1 %
SCOP (35 °C)5.45
COP A2/W354.674.38
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C162 %152 %
Refrigerant charge1.7 kg1.6 kg
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications BoschCompress CS8800iAW 11 OMBD-T (B) (CS8800iAW 11 O-T (B) + AWMBi D) CTAAeroheat AH CL 11a
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 11 kW 1 11 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 11 kW 1 11 kW 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 5.4 ✓ 1 5 1
SCOP (55 °C) 4.12 ✓ 1 3.88 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 213 % ✓ 1 197.1 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 162 % ✓ 1 152 % 1
COP A7/W35 5.35 ✓ 1 5.04 1
COP A2/W35 4.67 ✓ 1 4.38 1
COP A-7/W35 3.13 ✓ 1 3.04 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 45 dB(A) ✓ 1 49 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 39 dB(A) ✓ 1 40 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant charge 1.7 kg 1 1.6 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 7.8 kW 1 2.17 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