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CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 vs STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230

SCOP (35 °C): CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 4.46, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 4.2. The CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 is better on 9 of 15 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1
  • STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smartGrants & market
Performance: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 28, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 19; Efficiency: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 27, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 24; Noise: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 54, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 43; Refrigerant: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 84, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 75; Connectivity & smart: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 50, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 50; Grants & market: CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 17, STIEBEL ELTRON LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230 13

Biggest differences

FactAEYC-0649ZU-CH1LWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 230
Heating capacity (A7/W35)6 kW2.71 kW
Refrigerant charge0.85 kg1.24 kg
COP A7/W355.035.77
ISDE grant (NL)2,575 €2,375 €
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C175.4 %165 %
SCOP (35 °C)4.464.2
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications CHOFUAEYC-0649ZU-CH1 STIEBEL ELTRONLWZ 07.1 Premium HKL 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) 6 kW ✓ 2 2.71 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 7 kW 1 7.23 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 7 kW 1 7.27 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.46 ✓ 1 4.2 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.43 ✓ 1 3.28 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 175.4 % ✓ 1 165 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 134.1 % ✓ 1 128 % 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , 3
COP A7/W35 5.03 1 5.77 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.85 1 3.97 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.86 ✓ 1 2.71 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 54 dB(A) ✓ 1 56 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 0.85 kg ✓ 1 1.24 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 3.82 kW 1 12.55 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 2,575 € ✓ 4 2,375 € 4

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. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  4. ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026