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Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 vs STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic

SCOP (35 °C): Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 5.19, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 4.24. The Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 is better on 13 of 15 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3
  • STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 51, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 26; Efficiency: Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 61, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 13; Noise: Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 36, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 43; Refrigerant: Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 46, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 17; Connectivity & smart: Inventor ATS10S/HU100S3 50, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL 17 ICS classic 50

Biggest differences

FactATS10S/HU100S3WPL 17 ICS classic
Refrigerant GWP6752,088
Heating capacity (A7/W35)10 kW4.27 kW
Refrigerant charge1.65 kg2.6 kg
COP A-7/W353.232.63
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C205 %167 %
SCOP (35 °C)5.194.24
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications InventorATS10S/HU100S3 STIEBEL ELTRONWPL 17 ICS classic
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) 10 kW ✓ 2 4.27 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 9.17 kW ✓ 1 9 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 7.67 kW ✓ 1 7.2 kW 1
Min. outdoor temperature -22 °C ✓ 2 -20 °C 3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 5.19 ✓ 1 4.24 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.5 ✓ 1 3.3 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 205 % ✓ 1 167 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 137 % ✓ 1 129 % 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , 3
COP A7/W35 5 ✓ 1 4.74 1
COP A2/W35 – 3.83 1
COP A-7/W35 3.23 ✓ 1 2.63 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 60 dB(A) 1 51 dB(A) ✓ 1
Indoor unit sound power 42 dB(A) ✓ 1 48 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R32 1 R410A 1
Refrigerant GWP 675 ✓ 2 2,088 3
Refrigerant charge 1.65 kg ✓ 1 2.6 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 2.02 kW 1 11.3 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 29 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