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AC BEST LA 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

AC BEST LA

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

3 models listed

Bravo

—

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°FAC BEST LA: Beats 47%Bravo: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAC BEST LA: Beats 50%Bravo: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AC BEST LA: Beats 61%Bravo: Beats 11%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 66%Bravo: Beats 7%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 60%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

    AC BEST LA
    100%
    Bravo
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    AC BEST LA
    67%
    Bravo
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    Bravo
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    Bravo
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AC BEST LA

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AC BEST LA.

Bravo

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 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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