Samsung vs Baxi - Which Heat Pump Is Better for UK Homes?

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

S
Samsung
Korean innovation, competitive pricing
8.3/10
Overall winner
Bx
Baxi
British brand with the UK's widest engineer network
7.7/10

Score breakdown

8.5
Efficiency (SCOP)
7.8
8
Reliability
7.8
8.8
Installation
9
7.5
After-sales support
8.8
9
Value for money
8.5
3
categories won by Samsung
vs
2
categories won by Baxi
Samsung - installed price (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,500
After £7,500 BUS grant. Often cheapest option.
BUS Grant: £7,500
Baxi - installed price (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,500
After £7,500 BUS grant. Competitive UK pricing.
BUS Grant: £7,500

Which wins for...

Maximum efficiency
S
Samsung
Higher SCOP rating (8.5/10)
Best value for money
S
Samsung
Better value score (9/10) and typically lower installed cost
Long-term reliability
S
Samsung
Higher reliability score (8/10)
Easiest installation
Bx
Baxi
Better installer compatibility score (9/10)
After-sales support
Bx
Baxi
Stronger UK support network (8.8/10)
S
Our verdict

Samsung wins overall

Samsung scores 8.3/10 overall - higher than Baxi (7.7/10). However, the best choice depends on your specific priorities. Baxi 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.