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5 SERIES GEO-READY vs Bravo: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

5 SERIES GEO-READY

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

Bravo

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of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

3 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 91%Bravo: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 19%Bravo: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 76%Bravo: Beats 11%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 52%Bravo: Beats 7%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 96%Bravo: Beats 1%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    33%
    Bravo
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    Bravo
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    Bravo
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    Bravo
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

5 SERIES GEO-READY

None of 5 SERIES GEO-READY’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

Bravo

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Bravo.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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