DVI Energi DVI AW-407-16 vs Power World PW12-DKXLRE3-H8
SCOP (35 °C): DVI Energi DVI AW-407-16 4.22, Power World PW12-DKXLRE3-H8 5.11. The Power World PW12-DKXLRE3-H8 is better on 11 of 15 comparable points.
Who wins where
- DVI Energi DVI AW-407-16
- Power World PW12-DKXLRE3-H8
Biggest differences
| Fact | DVI AW-407-16 | PW12-DKXLRE3-H8 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant GWP | 1,774 | 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 5.2 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 20.61 kW | 12.1 kW |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 166 % | 201.5 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.22 | 5.11 |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 66 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | DVI EnergiDVI AW-407-16 | Power WorldPW12-DKXLRE3-H8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 20.61 kW ✓ 2 | 12.1 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 12.23 kW ✓ 1 | 12.21 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 13.02 kW ✓ 1 | 12.24 kW 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.22 1 | 5.11 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.58 1 | 3.95 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 166 % 1 | 201.5 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 140 % 1 | 154.8 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.7 1 | 5.08 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.2 1 | 4.97 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.1 1 | 3.27 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 66 dB(A) 1 | 55 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 41 dB(A) 1 | 40 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R407C 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 1,774 2 | 3 ✓ 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 5.2 kg 1 | 1.3 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 12 kW 1 | 3.29 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