Chint PVS-HP 012TC3 vs SolarEast BLN-012TC1
SCOP (35 °C): Chint PVS-HP 012TC3 4.74, SolarEast BLN-012TC1 4.77. The SolarEast BLN-012TC1 is better on 8 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Chint PVS-HP 012TC3
- SolarEast BLN-012TC1
Biggest differences
| Fact | PVS-HP 012TC3 | BLN-012TC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated output 55 °C | 9.93 kW | 10.22 kW |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.53 | 4.66 |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 12.09 kW | 12.38 kW |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | ChintPVS-HP 012TC3 | SolarEastBLN-012TC1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 12.09 kW 2 | 12.38 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 9.87 kW 1 | 9.9 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 9.93 kW 1 | 10.22 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.74 1 | 4.77 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.7 1 | 3.77 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 186.8 % 1 | 187.9 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 145 % 1 | 147.6 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.53 1 | 4.66 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 4.57 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.18 ✓ 1 | 3.15 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 60 dB(A) 1 | 60 dB(A) 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 46 dB(A) 1 | – |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.05 kg 1 | 1.05 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 5.85 kW 1 | 5.4 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
- Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
- Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026