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Thermia iTec E 12 400V vs Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002

SCOP (35 °C): Thermia iTec E 12 400V 4.69, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 4.85. The Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 is better on 12 of 15 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Thermia iTec E 12 400V
  • Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Thermia iTec E 12 400V 66, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 62; Efficiency: Thermia iTec E 12 400V 29, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 65; Noise: Thermia iTec E 12 400V 39, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 72; Refrigerant: Thermia iTec E 12 400V 35, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 55; Connectivity & smart: Thermia iTec E 12 400V 50, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002 50

Biggest differences

FactiTec E 12 400VIDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002
Refrigerant GWP6753
Heating capacity (A7/W35)12 kW8.5 kW
COP A7/W354.536.2
Outdoor unit sound power64 dB(A)48 dB(A)
COP A2/W353.945
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C138 %153 %
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications ThermiaiTec E 12 400V ViessmannIDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V002
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 8.5 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 13 kW 1 13.29 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 12 kW 1 12.09 kW ✓ 1
Min. outdoor temperature – -20 °C 3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.69 1 4.85 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.53 1 3.9 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 185 % 1 190 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 138 % 1 153 % ✓ 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
COP A7/W35 4.53 1 6.2 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.94 1 5 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.66 1 2.8 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 64 dB(A) 1 48 dB(A) ✓ 1
Indoor unit sound power 40 dB(A) 1 40 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R32 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 675 2 3 ✓ 3
Refrigerant charge 2.2 kg 1 2 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 3.73 kW 1 1.6 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