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CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 vs STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium

SCOP (35 °C): CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 4.67, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 4.31. The CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 is better on 10 of 15 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1
  • STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smartGrants & market
Performance: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 57, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 54; Efficiency: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 35, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 27; Noise: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 54, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 48; Refrigerant: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 77, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 18; Connectivity & smart: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 50, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 50; Grants & market: CHOFU AEYC-1049ZU-CH1 48, STIEBEL ELTRON WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium 46

Biggest differences

FactAEYC-1049ZU-CH1WPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
Refrigerant GWP3698
Refrigerant charge1.15 kg5 kg
COP A-7/W352.443.36
Heating capacity (A7/W35)10 kW8.24 kW
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C184 %169 %
SCOP (35 °C)4.674.31
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications CHOFUAEYC-1049ZU-CH1 STIEBEL ELTRONWPL-A 10 HK 400 Premium
General
Type (source) Air-to-water 1 Air-to-water 1
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35) 10 kW ✓ 2 8.24 kW 3
Rated output 35 °C 11 kW 1 11.2 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 11 kW 1 11.6 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.67 ✓ 1 4.31 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.6 ✓ 1 3.45 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 184 % ✓ 1 169 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 141.2 % ✓ 1 135 % 1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 2 A, , 3
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2 A, , 3
COP A7/W35 4.95 ✓ 1 4.61 1
COP A2/W35 3.81 1 3.82 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.44 1 3.36 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 54 dB(A) ✓ 1 55 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R452B 1
Refrigerant GWP 3 ✓ 2 698 3
Refrigerant charge 1.15 kg ✓ 1 5 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 5.52 kW 1 5.5 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1
Grants & market
ISDE grant (NL) 3,475 € ✓ 4 3,275 € 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