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Acekool vs AZUR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Acekool model beats 36% and a typical AZUR model 56%. AZUR rates higher overall.

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Acekool

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

13 models listed

AZUR

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

13 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°FAcekool: Beats 21%AZUR: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAcekool: Beats 39%AZUR: Beats 69%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Acekool: Beats 32%AZUR: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Acekool: Beats 46%AZUR: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Acekool: Beats 38%AZUR: Beats 41%

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

    Acekool
    85%
    AZUR
    62%

  • Xcel CC

    Acekool
    62%
    AZUR
    62%

  • CEE Advanced

    Acekool
    0%
    AZUR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Acekool
    31%
    AZUR
    39%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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 Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Acekool

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Acekool.

AZUR

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AZUR.

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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