CHOFU AEYC-0449ZU-CH1 vs STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 05.1 Premium HKWL 230
SCOP (35 °C): CHOFU AEYC-0449ZU-CH1 4.48, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 05.1 Premium HKWL 230 4.28. The CHOFU AEYC-0449ZU-CH1 is better on 8 of 15 comparable points.
Who wins where
- CHOFU AEYC-0449ZU-CH1
- STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 05.1 Premium HKWL 230
Biggest differences
| Fact | AEYC-0449ZU-CH1 | LWZ 05.1 Premium HKWL 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge | 0.5 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 4 kW | 2.26 kW |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.69 | 5.55 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 5 kW | 5.47 kW |
| ISDE grant (NL) | 2,350 € | 2,150 € |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | CHOFUAEYC-0449ZU-CH1 | STIEBEL ELTRONLWZ 05.1 Premium HKWL 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4 kW ✓ 2 | 2.26 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 5 kW 1 | 5.47 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 5 kW 1 | 5.44 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.48 ✓ 1 | 4.28 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.31 ✓ 1 | 3.28 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 176.2 % ✓ 1 | 168 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 129.4 % ✓ 1 | 128 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.69 1 | 5.55 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.81 1 | 4.14 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.6 1 | 2.9 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 54 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 55 dB(A) 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | – | 53 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 0.5 kg ✓ 1 | 1.24 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 2.76 kW 1 | 12.2 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 2,350 € ✓ 4 | 2,150 € 4 |
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
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026