Mitsubishi Electric vs Toshiba - Which Heat Pump Is Better for UK Homes?

Independent head-to-head comparison. Updated April 2026.

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Mitsubishi Electric
Japan's heat pump market leader
9/10
Overall winner
To
Toshiba
Japanese precision engineering for modern heating
8.2/10

Score breakdown

9
Efficiency (SCOP)
8.6
9.2
Reliability
8.4
8
Installation
8
8.8
After-sales support
7.8
8.2
Value for money
8
4
categories won by Mitsubishi Electric
vs
0
categories won by Toshiba
Mitsubishi Electric - installed price (post-grant)
£4,000 - £9,500
After £7,500 BUS grant. Varies by installer.
BUS Grant: £7,500
Toshiba - installed price (post-grant)
£4,000 - £8,000
After £7,500 BUS grant. Includes installation.
BUS Grant: £7,500

Which wins for...

Maximum efficiency
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Mitsubishi Electric
Higher SCOP rating (9/10)
Best value for money
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Mitsubishi Electric
Better value score (8.2/10) and typically lower installed cost
Long-term reliability
ME
Mitsubishi Electric
Higher reliability score (9.2/10)
Easiest installation
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Mitsubishi Electric
Better installer compatibility score (8/10)
After-sales support
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Mitsubishi Electric
Stronger UK support network (8.8/10)
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Our verdict

Mitsubishi Electric wins overall

Mitsubishi Electric scores 9/10 overall - higher than Toshiba (8.2/10). However, the best choice depends on your specific priorities. Toshiba may be a better fit if you prioritise alternative criteria.

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Important disclaimer

www.heatpumpcompared.co.uk is editorially independent and not affiliated with any heat pump manufacturer or installer. We do not provide heating advice. Prices, specifications, SCOP ratings and grant amounts are correct as of April 2026 but are subject to change. Always commission a professional heat loss survey before purchasing a heat pump system.