OUTES AHb16VR9XP vs RP Handels AI-290-22-400V
SCOP (35 °C): OUTES AHb16VR9XP 4.81, RP Handels AI-290-22-400V 4.69. The OUTES AHb16VR9XP is better on 7 of 13 comparable points.
Who wins where
- OUTES AHb16VR9XP
- RP Handels AI-290-22-400V
Biggest differences
| Fact | AHb16VR9XP | AI-290-22-400V |
|---|---|---|
| COP A7/W35 | 4.98 | 4.19 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.7 kg | 2 kg |
| Outdoor unit sound power | 68 dB(A) | 61.2 dB(A) |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.81 | 2.96 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 145 % | 139.8 % |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.7 | 3.57 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | OUTESAHb16VR9XP | RP HandelsAI-290-22-400V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15.57 kW 1 | 15.71 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 15.58 kW ✓ 1 | 15.21 kW 1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.81 ✓ 1 | 4.69 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.7 ✓ 1 | 3.57 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 189 % ✓ 1 | 184.7 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 145 % ✓ 1 | 139.8 % 1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.98 ✓ 1 | 4.19 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.78 1 | – |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.81 1 | 2.96 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 68 dB(A) 1 | 61.2 dB(A) ✓ 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 2 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.7 kg ✓ 1 | 2 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 8 kW 1 | 8 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 4,375 € 2 | 4,375 € 2 |
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026