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Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid vs Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS)

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 4.16, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 5.02. The Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) is better on 7 of 13 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid
  • Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS)
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 16, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 15; Efficiency: Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 11, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 51; Noise: Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 83, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 81; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 81, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 13; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid 50, Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS) 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-HybridLogatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS)
Refrigerant charge0.95 kg2.35 kg
Indoor unit sound power39 dB(A)29 dB(A)
COP A-7/W352.423.08
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C163.2 %198 %
SCOP (35 °C)4.165.02
Outdoor unit sound power42 dB(A)50 dB(A)
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications BoschCompress 6800 AW 5 OR-S-Hybrid BuderusLogatherm WLW196i.2-6 AR S+ (E / B / T / TS)
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 6.2 kW 1 6.2 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 6.1 kW ✓ 1 5.91 kW 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.16 1 5.02 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.26 1 3.58 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 163.2 % 1 198 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 127.5 % 1 140 % ✓ 1
COP A7/W35 4.5 1 5.01 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 4.44 ✓ 1 4.25 1
COP A-7/W35 2.42 1 3.08 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 42 dB(A) ✓ 1 50 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 39 dB(A) 1 29 dB(A) ✓ 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R410A 1
Refrigerant charge 0.95 kg ✓ 1 2.35 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 2.98 kW 1 4.6 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