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NIBE S2125 Model 8 vs Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi
The NIBE S2125 Model 8 is a air/water heat pump, up to 5.4 kw heat output. The Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 30 kw hot water output.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| NIBE S2125 Model 8 | Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1070 x 1130 x 820 mm (H x W x D) | 720 x 440 x 335 mm |
| Weight | 150 kg | 39 kg |
| Heat output | 5.33 kW (average climate), 5.4 kW (cold climate) | - |
| SCOP | 5.0 at 35C, 3.7 at 55C (average climate); 4.1 at 35C, 3.2 at 55C (cold climate) | - |
| Sound power | 49 dB(A) at nominal rating (EN12102) | - |
| Max flow temperature | up to 75C | - |
| Hot water output | - | 30 kW |
| Central heating output | - | 25.7 kW |
| ErP class | - | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | - | 93% |
| Warranty | - | 2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration |
| Hot water flow rate | - | 12.3 litres per minute |
Sources: NIBE S2125 Model 8, Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S2125 Model 8 if...
A smaller NIBE S2125 rated to keep working in cold climates, reaching up to 65C flow even at -25C outdoors. It suits a smaller house where cold-weather reliability matters more than raw output.
Full S2125 Model 8 specifications →Buy or hire the ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi if...
A gas combi boiler with 30 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.3 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.
Full ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the NIBE S2125 Model 8 and the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi?
The NIBE S2125 Model 8 is a air/water heat pump, up to 5.4 kW heat output; the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 30 kW hot water output.
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