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AC BEST LA vs McQuay: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AC BEST LA model beats 58% and a typical McQuay model 32%. AC BEST LA rates higher overall.

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AC BEST LA

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

3 models listed

McQuay

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

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%McQuay: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAC BEST LA: Beats 50%McQuay: Beats 27%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AC BEST LA: Beats 61%McQuay: Beats 17%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 66%McQuay: Beats 25%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AC BEST LA: Beats 60%McQuay: Beats 33%

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%
    McQuay
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    AC BEST LA
    67%
    McQuay
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    McQuay
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AC BEST LA
    0%
    McQuay
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

AC BEST LA

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AC BEST LA.

McQuay

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from McQuay.

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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