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Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU vs Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001

SCOP (35 °C): Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 4.7, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 4.86. The Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 is better on 12 of 15 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU
  • Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 76, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 66; Efficiency: Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 31, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 65; Noise: Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 27, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 72; Refrigerant: Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 40, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 55; Connectivity & smart: Samsung AE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU 50, Viessmann IDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001 50

Biggest differences

FactAE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EUIDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001
Refrigerant GWP6753
Heating capacity (A7/W35)16 kW8.5 kW
COP A7/W354.556.2
Outdoor unit sound power62 dB(A)48 dB(A)
COP A2/W354.385
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C135 %152 %
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications SamsungAE160DXEDGG/EU+AE160DNZSPG/EU ViessmannIDU-A AWMIW.A1.19-V052 ODU 250-A AWMOF-251.A1.16-400-V001
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) 16 kW ✓ 2 8.5 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 13.5 kW 1 13.61 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 12.5 kW 1 13.18 kW ✓ 1
Min. outdoor temperature – -20 °C 3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.7 1 4.86 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.45 1 3.88 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 185 % 1 191 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 135 % 1 152 % ✓ 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
COP A7/W35 4.55 1 6.2 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 4.38 1 5 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.76 1 2.8 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 62 dB(A) 1 48 dB(A) ✓ 1
Indoor unit sound power 44 dB(A) 1 40 dB(A) ✓ 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R32 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 675 2 3 ✓ 3
Refrigerant charge 1.84 kg ✓ 1 2 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 6.97 kW 1 1.6 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1

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. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026