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Carrier 30AWH012HP9 vs STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium

SCOP (35 °C): Carrier 30AWH012HP9 4.48, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 4.31. The Carrier 30AWH012HP9 is better on 10 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Carrier 30AWH012HP9
  • STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smartGrants & market
Performance: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 54, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 55; Efficiency: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 33, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 27; Noise: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 54, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 48; Refrigerant: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 79, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 18; Connectivity & smart: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 0, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 50; Grants & market: Carrier 30AWH012HP9 34, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 46

Biggest differences

Fact30AWH012HP9WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
Refrigerant GWP3698
Refrigerant charge1.07 kg5 kg
COP A-7/W352.633.36
COP A2/W354.473.82
ISDE grant (NL)3,025 €3,275 €
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C144 %135 %
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Carrier30AWH012HP9 STIEBEL ELTRONWPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
Grants & market
SEAI Heat Pump System Grant €14,500€14,500
General
Type (source) Air-to-water 1 Air-to-water 1
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35) – 8.24 kW 2
Rated output 35 °C 11.4 kW ✓ 1 11.2 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 10.95 kW 1 11.6 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.48 ✓ 1 4.31 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.68 ✓ 1 3.45 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 176 % ✓ 1 169 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 144 % ✓ 1 135 % 1
Energy label 35 °C – A, , 2
Energy label 55 °C – A, , 2
COP A7/W35 4.65 ✓ 1 4.61 1
COP A2/W35 4.47 ✓ 1 3.82 1
COP A-7/W35 2.63 1 3.36 ✓ 1
SEER (cooling) 5.34 1 –
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 54 dB(A) ✓ 1 55 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R452B 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 ✓ 3 698 2
Refrigerant charge 1.07 kg ✓ 1 5 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 10.5 kW 1 5.5 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready No 1 Yes ✓ 1
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 3,025 € 3 3,275 € ✓ 3

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. ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026