KW Energie smartblock heat pump 36 vs Panasonic AQUAREA [WH-WXG30ME8 + WH-CME8L]
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SCOP (35 °C): KW Energie smartblock heat pump 36 5.31, Panasonic AQUAREA [WH-WXG30ME8 + WH-CME8L] 3.95. The KW Energie smartblock heat pump 36 is better on 9 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- KW Energie smartblock heat pump 36
- Panasonic AQUAREA [WH-WXG30ME8 + WH-CME8L]
Biggest differences
| Fact | smartblock heat pump 36 | AQUAREA [WH-WXG30ME8 + WH-CME8L] |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant charge | 4.7 kg | 3 kg |
| Indoor unit sound power | 50.6 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.19 | 2.32 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 209.5 % | 155 % |
| SCOP (35 °C) | 5.31 | 3.95 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 164.7 % | 135 % |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | KW Energiesmartblock heat pump 36 | PanasonicAQUAREA [WH-WXG30ME8 + WH-CME8L] |
|---|---|---|
| Grants & market | ||
| SEAI Heat Pump System Grant | €14,500 | €14,500 |
| General | ||
| Type (source) | Air-to-water 1 | Air-to-water 1 |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 32 kW ✓ 1 | 30 kW 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 32 kW ✓ 1 | 30 kW 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 5.31 ✓ 1 | 3.95 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 4.19 ✓ 1 | 3.45 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 209.5 % ✓ 1 | 155 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 164.7 % ✓ 1 | 135 % 1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.79 ✓ 1 | 4.4 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | – | 3.66 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 3.19 ✓ 1 | 2.32 1 |
| SEER (cooling) | 4.71 ✓ 1 | 4.54 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 71 dB(A) 1 | 60 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 50.6 dB(A) 1 | 35 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant charge | 4.7 kg 1 | 3 kg ✓ 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 18.8 kW 1 | 15.1 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026