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IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 vs Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU)

SCOP (35 °C): IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 4.29, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 5.17. The Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) is better on 9 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25
  • Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU)
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 36, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 41; Efficiency: IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 31, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 79; Noise: IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 70, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 73; Refrigerant: IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 53, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 84; Connectivity & smart: IGLOO MultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 50, Power World PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU) 50

Biggest differences

FactMultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25PW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU)
Refrigerant charge2.2 kg0.9 kg
Heating capacity (A7/W35)6.29 kW8.09 kW
Indoor unit sound power29 dB(A)37 dB(A)
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C126 %158.9 %
SCOP (55 °C)3.234.05
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C169 %204 %
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications IGLOOMultiTherma 21 HD + MultiTherma BASIC 16-25 Power WorldPW040-DKZLRS-E1(ODU)
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) 6.29 kW 2 8.09 kW ✓ 3
Rated output 35 °C 8.42 kW ✓ 1 8.26 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 8.02 kW 1 8.35 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.29 1 5.17 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.23 1 4.05 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 169 % 1 204 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 126 % 1 158.9 % ✓ 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
COP A7/W35 5.02 1 5.05 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 4.25 1 –
COP A-7/W35 3.42 ✓ 1 3.29 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 56 dB(A) 1 51 dB(A) ✓ 1
Indoor unit sound power 29 dB(A) ✓ 1 37 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 2 3 3
Refrigerant charge 2.2 kg 1 0.9 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 6.9 kW 1 2.22 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 27 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