TCL THM16DFC vs Tulip Wise Tulip Next 18.3
SCOP (35 °C): TCL THM16DFC 4.84, Tulip Wise Tulip Next 18.3 4.79. The TCL THM16DFC is better on 8 of 15 comparable points.
Who wins where
- TCL THM16DFC
- Tulip Wise Tulip Next 18.3
Biggest differences
| Fact | THM16DFC | Tulip Next 18.3 |
|---|---|---|
| COP A7/W35 | 7.46 | 4.6 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.7 | 3.57 |
| Heating capacity (A7/W35) | 16 kW | 18.42 kW |
| Rated output 55 °C | 15 kW | 16.4 kW |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.35 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 150.5 % | 145.2 % |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | TCLTHM16DFC | Tulip WiseTulip Next 18.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 18.42 kW ✓ 3 |
| Rated output 35 °C | 16 kW 1 | 16.34 kW ✓ 1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 15 kW 1 | 16.4 kW ✓ 1 |
| Min. outdoor temperature | -22 °C 2 | – |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.84 ✓ 1 | 4.79 1 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.84 ✓ 1 | 3.71 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 190.4 % ✓ 1 | 188.5 % 1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 150.5 % ✓ 1 | 145.2 % 1 |
| Energy label 35 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , , 3 |
| Energy label 55 °C | A, , , 2 | A, , 3 |
| COP A7/W35 | 7.46 ✓ 1 | 4.6 1 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.46 ✓ 1 | 4.35 1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.7 1 | 3.57 ✓ 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 58.97 dB(A) ✓ 1 | 60 dB(A) 1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R290 1 | R290 1 |
| Refrigerant GWP | 3 2 | 3 3 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.35 kg ✓ 1 | 1.4 kg 1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 6.2 kW 1 | 16 kW 1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| Grants & market | ||
| ISDE grant (NL) | 4,375 € 4 | 4,400 € ✓ 4 |
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
- 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