Samsung AE160HCTPGS/EU + AE160DNYMPK/EU vs Waterkotte EcoTouch Air Bloc 7016
SCOP (35 °C): Samsung AE160HCTPGS/EU + AE160DNYMPK/EU 4.64, Waterkotte EcoTouch Air Bloc 7016 5.3. The Waterkotte EcoTouch Air Bloc 7016 is better on 11 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- Samsung AE160HCTPGS/EU + AE160DNYMPK/EU
- Waterkotte EcoTouch Air Bloc 7016
Biggest differences
| Fact | AE160HCTPGS/EU + AE160DNYMPK/EU | EcoTouch Air Bloc 7016 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant GWP | 675 | 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 16 kW | 10.78 kW |
| Indoor unit sound power | 44 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 129 % | 160.7 % |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.3 | 4.09 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | SamsungAE160HCTPGS/EU + AE160DNYMPK/EU | WaterkotteEcoTouch Air Bloc 7016 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 16 kW ✓ 2 | 10.78 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 11.5 kW 1 | 11.6 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.5 kW ✓ 1 | 12.2 kW 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | – | -22 °C 3 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.64 1 | 5.3 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.3 1 | 4.09 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 183 % 1 | 210.8 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 129 % 1 | 160.7 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.42 1 | 4.85 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 3.77 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.74 1 | 3.34 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 62 dB(A) 1 | 54 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 44 dB(A) 1 | 35 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R32 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 675 2 | 3 ✓ 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 2.7 kg 1 | 1.2 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 7.18 kW 1 | 10.52 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