CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 vs FOXESS HP1-8-E
SCOP (35 °C): CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 4.46, FOXESS HP1-8-E 5.15. The FOXESS HP1-8-E is better on 11 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1
- FOXESS HP1-8-E
Biggest differences
| Fact | AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 | HP1-8-E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge | 0.85 kg | 1.5 kg |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.03 | 6.69 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.85 | 5.12 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 175.4 % | 203 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.46 | 5.15 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7 kW | 8.06 kW |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | CHOFUAEYC-0649ZU-CH1 | FOXESSHP1-8-E |
|---|---|---|
| Grants & market | ||
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 – £9,000 | £7,500 – £9,000 |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 7 kW 1 | 8.01 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7 kW 1 | 8.06 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.46 1 | 5.15 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.43 1 | 3.93 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 175.4 % 1 | 203 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 134.1 % 1 | 154 % ✓ 1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.03 1 | 6.69 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.85 1 | 5.12 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.86 1 | 3.18 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 54 dB(A) 1 | 51 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 2 |
| Refrigerant charge | 0.85 kg ✓ 1 | 1.5 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 3.82 kW 1 | 3.8 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 2,575 € 2 | 2,800 € ✓ 2 |
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 27 Sept 2026