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

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

N
Nibe
Scandinavian reliability, built for cold climates
8.3/10
Overall winner
To
Toshiba
Japanese precision engineering for modern heating
8.2/10

Score breakdown

8.5
Efficiency (SCOP)
8.6
8.6
Reliability
8.4
7.8
Installation
8
8
After-sales support
7.8
8.2
Value for money
8
3
categories won by Nibe
vs
2
categories won by Toshiba
Nibe - installed price (post-grant)
£4,500 - £9,500
After £7,500 BUS grant. Includes installation.
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
To
Toshiba
Higher SCOP rating (8.6/10)
Best value for money
N
Nibe
Better value score (8.2/10) and typically lower installed cost
Long-term reliability
N
Nibe
Higher reliability score (8.6/10)
Easiest installation
To
Toshiba
Better installer compatibility score (8/10)
After-sales support
N
Nibe
Stronger UK support network (8/10)
N
Our verdict

Nibe wins overall

Nibe scores 8.3/10 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 installer choice.

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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.