SolarEast BLN-018TE1 vs TCL THM16DFC
SCOP (35 °C): SolarEast BLN-018TE1 4.91, TCL THM16DFC 4.84. The SolarEast BLN-018TE1 is better on 8 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- SolarEast BLN-018TE1
- TCL THM16DFC
Biggest differences
| Fact | BLN-018TE1 | THM16DFC |
|---|---|---|
| COP A7/W35 | 4.72 | 7.46 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.07 | 2.7 |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 18.02 kW | 16 kW |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) | 58.97 dB(A) |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.5 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Rated output 55 °C | 16.02 kW | 15 kW |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | SolarEastBLN-018TE1 | TCLTHM16DFC |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 18.02 kW ✓ 2 | 16 kW 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 15.98 kW 1 | 16 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 16.02 kW ✓ 1 | 15 kW 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | – | -22 °C 3 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.91 ✓ 1 | 4.84 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 4 ✓ 1 | 3.84 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 193.4 % ✓ 1 | 190.4 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 156.8 % ✓ 1 | 150.5 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.72 1 | 7.46 ✓ 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 4.46 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.07 ✓ 1 | 2.7 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 53 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 58.97 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.5 kg 1 | 1.35 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 8.5 kW 1 | 6.2 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | – | 4,375 € 4 |
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
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026