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STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 vs TCL THM10DFC

SCOP (35 °C): STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 4.59, TCL THM10DFC 5.5. The TCL THM10DFC is better on 9 of 16 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230
  • TCL THM10DFC
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smartGrants & market
Performance: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 47, TCL THM10DFC 57; Efficiency: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 45, TCL THM10DFC 89; Noise: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 81, TCL THM10DFC 56; Refrigerant: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 70, TCL THM10DFC 76; Connectivity & smart: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 50, TCL THM10DFC 50; Grants & market: STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 42, TCL THM10DFC 42

Biggest differences

FactWPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230THM10DFC
Heating capacity (A7/W35)4.26 kW9.5 kW
COP A7/W355.47.47
COP A2/W353.965.35
SCOP (35 °C)4.595.5
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C181 %216.8 %
Refrigerant charge1.4 kg1.2 kg
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications STIEBEL ELTRONWPL-A 10.2 Trend HK 230 TCLTHM10DFC
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) 4.26 kW 2 9.5 kW ✓ 3
Rated output 35 °C 10.64 kW ✓ 1 10.21 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 10.62 kW ✓ 1 10 kW 1
Min. outdoor temperature -22 °C 2 -22 °C 3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.59 1 5.5 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.78 1 4.22 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 181 % 1 216.8 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 148 % 1 165.9 % ✓ 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , , 3
COP A7/W35 5.4 1 7.47 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.96 1 5.35 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.8 1 3.23 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 48 dB(A) ✓ 1 53.37 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 2 3 3
Refrigerant charge 1.4 kg 1 1.2 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 4.6 kW 1 4.1 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 3,250 € 4 3,250 € 4

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
  4. ISDE heat pump notification code list — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · accessed 28 Sept 2026