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Carrier 30AWH012HP9 vs FoxESS HP1-12P-E

SCOP (35 °C): Carrier 30AWH012HP9 4.48, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 4.62. The FoxESS HP1-12P-E is better on 8 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Carrier 30AWH012HP9
  • FoxESS HP1-12P-E
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smartGrants & market
Performance: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 54, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 63; Efficiency: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 29, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 30; Noise: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 54, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 64; Refrigerant: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 79, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 68; Connectivity & smart: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 0, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 50; Grants & market: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 34, FoxESS HP1-12P-E 55

Biggest differences

Fact30AWH012HP9HP1-12P-E
Refrigerant charge1.07 kg1.5 kg
ISDE grant (NL)3,025 €3,700 €
COP A7/W354.654.18
Rated output 55 °C10.95 kW12.15 kW
Rated output 35 °C11.4 kW12.02 kW
Outdoor unit sound power54 dB(A)52 dB(A)
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Carrier30AWH012HP9 FoxESSHP1-12P-E
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
General
Type (source) Air-to-water 1 Air-to-water 1
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35) – 11.49 kW 2
Rated output 35 °C 11.4 kW 1 12.02 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 10.95 kW 1 12.15 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.48 1 4.62 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.68 ✓ 1 3.62 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 176 % 1 182 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 144 % ✓ 1 142 % 1
Energy label 35 °C – A, , , 2
Energy label 55 °C – A, , 2
COP A7/W35 4.65 ✓ 1 4.18 1
COP A2/W35 4.47 1 –
COP A-7/W35 2.63 1 2.72 ✓ 1
SEER (cooling) 5.34 1 –
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 54 dB(A) 1 52 dB(A) ✓ 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 3 3 2
Refrigerant charge 1.07 kg ✓ 1 1.5 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 10.5 kW 1 6.6 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready No 1 Yes ✓ 1
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 3,025 € 3 3,700 € ✓ 3

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  3. ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 27 Sept 2026