ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 65 vs Inventor MX290-40T
SCOP (35 °C): ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 65 4.3, Inventor MX290-40T 4.2. The Inventor MX290-40T is better on 7 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 65
- Inventor MX290-40T
Biggest differences
| Fact | AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 65 | MX290-40T |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant GWP | 675 | 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 14 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 53.4 kW | 39 kW |
| COP A-7/W35 | 1.92 | 2.5 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.32 | 3.7 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 34.9 kW | 39 kW |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | ELCOAEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 65 | InventorMX290-40T |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 53.4 kW ✓ 2 | 39 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 38.7 kW 1 | 39 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 34.9 kW 1 | 39 kW ✓ 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | – | -22 °C 3 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.3 ✓ 1 | 4.2 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.25 1 | 3.39 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 169 % ✓ 1 | 165.1 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 127 % 1 | 132.5 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.32 ✓ 1 | 3.7 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.26 ✓ 1 | 3.15 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 1.92 1 | 2.5 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 72 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 76 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R32 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 675 2 | 3 ✓ 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 14 kg 1 | 2.9 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 26.4 kW 1 | 15.96 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