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Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T vs Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9

SCOP (35 °C): Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 4.5, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 4.62. The Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T is better on 10 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T
  • Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 82, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 80; Efficiency: Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 40, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 26; Noise: Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 19, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 5; Refrigerant: Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 65, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 40; Connectivity & smart: Guangteng GT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 50, Inventor ATS16T/HU160T9 50

Biggest differences

FactGT-SKR050KBDC-M290TATS16T/HU160T9
Refrigerant GWP3675
Refrigerant charge1.6 kg1.84 kg
Heating capacity (A7/W35)17.7 kW16 kW
COP A-7/W352.972.72
Outdoor unit sound power63 dB(A)68 dB(A)
SCOP (55 °C)3.623.4
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications GuangtengGT-SKR050KBDC-M290T 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) 17.7 kW ✓ 2 16 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 15.2 kW 1 15.21 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 13.3 kW ✓ 1 13.02 kW 1
Min. outdoor temperature – -22 °C 3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.5 1 4.62 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.62 ✓ 1 3.4 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 177.2 % 1 182 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 141.6 % ✓ 1 133 % 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , 3
COP A7/W35 4.72 ✓ 1 4.5 1
COP A2/W35 4.61 ✓ 1 4.41 1
COP A-7/W35 2.97 ✓ 1 2.72 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 63 dB(A) ✓ 1 68 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power – 43 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R32 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 ✓ 2 675 3
Refrigerant charge 1.6 kg ✓ 1 1.84 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 8.5 kW 1 3.53 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 28 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