Enpal EODU-V8-M1-AW-9E vs Inventor MX290-08S
SCOP (35 °C): Enpal EODU-V8-M1-AW-9E 5.35, Inventor MX290-08S 5.18. The Enpal EODU-V8-M1-AW-9E is better on 8 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Enpal EODU-V8-M1-AW-9E
- Inventor MX290-08S
Biggest differences
| Fact | EODU-V8-M1-AW-9E | MX290-08S |
|---|---|---|
| Rated output 55 °C | 8.2 kW | 6.8 kW |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) | 60 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 159 % | 149 % |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 4.05 | 3.8 |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 8 kW | 8.4 kW |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | EnpalEODU-V8-M1-AW-9E | InventorMX290-08S |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 8 kW 2 | 8.4 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 7.9 kW 1 | 8 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 8.2 kW ✓ 1 | 6.8 kW 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | -22 °C 2 | -22 °C 3 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 5.35 ✓ 1 | 5.18 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 4.05 ✓ 1 | 3.8 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 211 % ✓ 1 | 204 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 159 % ✓ 1 | 149 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.25 ✓ 1 | 5 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 3.85 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.3 ✓ 1 | 3 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 60 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.1 kg 1 | 1.1 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 8 kW 1 | 5.01 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