Brand · South Korea
Samsung
Primary question · Is Samsung's R290 heat pump the smart value pick?
The credible value-tier heat pump brand in 2026; strong measured efficiency, lower headline price, smaller installer base.
The five questions
Is this right for me?
Samsung is the right brand if you value: real r290 efficiency on test.
What will it cost?
Brand pricing tracks the category; see the product pages for installed bands.
Advantages
- Real R290 efficiency on test
- Notably cheaper than the German tier
- Decent app ecosystem
Trade-offs
- Smaller installer network
- Less long-term field data in UK homes
What to do next
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House Summary
Samsung: real r290 efficiency on test, but watch out for smaller installer network. The specific units above are where the editorial story lives.
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