IGLOO MultiTherma 12 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 5-15 vs SolarEast BLN-008TC3
SCOP (35 °C): IGLOO MultiTherma 12 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 5-15 4.66, SolarEast BLN-008TC3 4.84. The SolarEast BLN-008TC3 is better on 8 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- IGLOO MultiTherma 12 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 5-15
- SolarEast BLN-008TC3
Biggest differences
| Fact | MultiTherma 12 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 5-15 | BLN-008TC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 4.06 kW | 7.99 kW |
| Refrigerant charge | 2 kg | 1.05 kg |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.22 | 4.81 |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7.5 kW | 8.04 kW |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 183.5 % | 190.6 % |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | IGLOOMultiTherma 12 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 5-15 | SolarEastBLN-008TC3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4.06 kW 2 | 7.99 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 8.2 kW 1 | 8.2 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7.5 kW 1 | 8.04 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.66 1 | 4.84 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.5 1 | 3.6 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 183.5 % 1 | 190.6 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 137.2 % 1 | 140.9 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.97 ✓ 1 | 4.91 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.22 1 | 4.81 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.4 ✓ 1 | 3.31 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 58 dB(A) 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 28 dB(A) 1 | – |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 2 kg 1 | 1.05 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 4.4 kW 1 | 5.85 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