CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 vs FoxESS HP1-8P-E
SCOP (35 °C): CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 4.46, FoxESS HP1-8P-E 5.23. The FoxESS HP1-8P-E is better on 10 of 14 comparable points.
Who wins where
- CHOFU AEYC-0649ZU-CH1
- FoxESS HP1-8P-E
Biggest differences
| Fact | AEYC-0649ZU-CH1 | HP1-8P-E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge | 0.85 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 6 kW | 8.02 kW |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 175.4 % | 206 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.46 | 5.23 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 134.1 % | 156 % |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.43 | 3.98 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | CHOFUAEYC-0649ZU-CH1 | FoxESSHP1-8P-E |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6 kW 2 | 8.02 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 7 kW 1 | 8 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 7 kW 1 | 8.05 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.46 1 | 5.23 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.43 1 | 3.98 ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 175.4 % 1 | 206 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 134.1 % 1 | 156 % ✓ 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 5.03 ✓ 1 | 4.75 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.85 1 | – |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.86 1 | 3.19 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 54 dB(A) 1 | 51 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 0.85 kg ✓ 1 | 1.5 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 3.82 kW 1 | 3.8 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 2,575 € 4 | 2,800 € ✓ 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 27 Sept 2026