RP Handels AI-290-16-400V vs Thermia iTec XTR L 400V
SCOP (35 °C): RP Handels AI-290-16-400V 4.7, Thermia iTec XTR L 400V 4.9. The Thermia iTec XTR L 400V is better on 7 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- RP Handels AI-290-16-400V
- Thermia iTec XTR L 400V
Biggest differences
| Fact | AI-290-16-400V | iTec XTR L 400V |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor unit sound power | 67.2 dB(A) | 60 dB(A) |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.4 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.7 kW | 12 kW |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.54 | 4.8 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 185.1 % | 193 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | RP HandelsAI-290-16-400V | ThermiaiTec XTR L 400V |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | – | 12 kW 2 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 12 kW 1 | 12 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.7 kW ✓ 1 | 12 kW 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.7 1 | 4.9 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.6 1 | 3.65 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 185.1 % 1 | 193 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 141.1 % 1 | 143 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | – | A, , , 2 |
| Energy label 55 °C | – | A, , 2 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.54 1 | 4.8 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 4.3 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.06 ✓ 1 | 3 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 67.2 dB(A) 1 | 60 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 3 | 3 2 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.4 kg 1 | 1.25 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 6.21 kW 1 | 7.54 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 3,700 € 3 | 3,700 € 3 |
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
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026