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AIR MAX vs AIR TECH: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR MAX model beats 45% and a typical AIR TECH model 60%. AIR TECH rates higher overall.

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AIR MAX

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

7 models listed

AIR TECH

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

5 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°FAIR MAX: Beats 28%AIR TECH: Beats 58%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR MAX: Beats 60%AIR TECH: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR MAX: Beats 17%AIR TECH: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR MAX: Beats 46%AIR TECH: Beats 84%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR MAX: Beats 49%AIR TECH: Beats 53%

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

    AIR MAX
    57%
    AIR TECH
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR MAX
    43%
    AIR TECH
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR MAX
    0%
    AIR TECH
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR MAX
    0%
    AIR TECH
    0%

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?

AIR MAX

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AIR MAX.

AIR TECH

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AIR TECH.

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

Next steps

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