IGLOO MultiTherma 17 HD vs SolarEast BLN-008TC3
SCOP (35 °C): IGLOO MultiTherma 17 HD 4.64, SolarEast BLN-008TC3 4.84. The SolarEast BLN-008TC3 is better on 5 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- IGLOO MultiTherma 17 HD
- SolarEast BLN-008TC3
Biggest differences
| Fact | MultiTherma 17 HD | BLN-008TC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge | 2.15 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 5.13 kW | 7.99 kW |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.2 | 4.81 |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) | 58 dB(A) |
| Rated output 55 °C | 8.7 kW | 8.04 kW |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.22 | 4.91 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | IGLOOMultiTherma 17 HD | 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) | 5.13 kW 2 | 7.99 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 8.2 kW 1 | 8.2 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 8.7 kW ✓ 1 | 8.04 kW 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.64 1 | 4.84 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.6 1 | 3.6 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 182.7 % 1 | 190.6 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 141.1 % ✓ 1 | 140.9 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.22 ✓ 1 | 4.91 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.2 1 | 4.81 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.31 1 | 3.31 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 58 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 2.15 kg 1 | 1.05 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 5.8 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