DVI Energi DVI AW-290-20 vs Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9
SCOP (35 °C): DVI Energi DVI AW-290-20 4.49, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 4.62. The DVI Energi DVI AW-290-20 is better on 7 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- DVI Energi DVI AW-290-20
- Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9
Biggest differences
| Fact | DVI AW-290-20 | ATS16T/HU160T9 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 | 675 |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 22.2 kW | 16 kW |
| COP A7/W35 | 3.32 | 4.5 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.4 kg | 1.84 kg |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 57 dB(A) | 68 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.08 | 2.72 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | DVI EnergiDVI AW-290-20 | InventorATS16T/HU160T9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 22.2 kW ✓ 2 | 16 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 15.08 kW 1 | 15.21 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 13.51 kW ✓ 1 | 13.02 kW 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | – | -22 °C 3 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.49 1 | 4.62 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.38 1 | 3.4 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 177 % 1 | 182 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 132 % 1 | 133 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 3.32 1 | 4.5 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 4.41 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.08 ✓ 1 | 2.72 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 57 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 68 dB(A) 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 41 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 43 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R32 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 ✓ 2 | 675 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.4 kg ✓ 1 | 1.84 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 15 kW 1 | 3.53 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 28 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