FoxESS HP1-12-E vs RP Handels AI-290-16-230V
SCOP (35 °C): FoxESS HP1-12-E 4.56, RP Handels AI-290-16-230V 4.71. The RP Handels AI-290-16-230V is better on 6 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- FoxESS HP1-12-E
- RP Handels AI-290-16-230V
Biggest differences
| Fact | HP1-12-E | AI-290-16-230V |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor unit sound power | 52 dB(A) | 61.3 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.72 | 3.03 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.5 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.17 kW | 12.69 kW |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 179 % | 185.6 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.56 | 4.71 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | FoxESSHP1-12-E | RP HandelsAI-290-16-230V |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 11.43 kW 2 | – |
| Rated output 35 °C | 12.05 kW ✓ 1 | 12.02 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.17 kW 1 | 12.69 kW ✓ 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.56 1 | 4.71 ✓ 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.58 ✓ 1 | 3.54 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 179 % 1 | 185.6 % ✓ 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 140 % ✓ 1 | 138.5 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | – |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , 2 | – |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.4 1 | 4.47 ✓ 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.72 1 | 3.03 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 52 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 61.3 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.5 kg 1 | 1.4 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 6.6 kW 1 | 6.21 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 3,700 € 3 | 3,700 € 3 |
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
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026