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AIR TECH vs BRAVO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIR TECH model beats 70% and a typical BRAVO model 47%. AIR TECH rates higher overall.

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AIR TECH

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 models listed

BRAVO

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

14 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 TECH: Beats 57%BRAVO: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIR TECH: Beats 75%BRAVO: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIR TECH: Beats 67%BRAVO: Beats 53%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIR TECH: Beats 83%BRAVO: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIR TECH: Beats 64%BRAVO: Beats 44%

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 TECH
    92%
    BRAVO
    57%

  • Xcel CC

    AIR TECH
    92%
    BRAVO
    57%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIR TECH
    8%
    BRAVO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIR TECH
    0%
    BRAVO
    21%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AIR TECH

  1. 1ATMO42AXR32AIR TECH3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    87.0score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 97
  2. 2ATVO48GRR32AIR TECH4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 56.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    66.1score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 75
  3. 3ATCO48AXR32with ducted air handler ATCD48AXR32AIR TECH4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    60.1score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 44

BRAVO

  1. 1BRV-M42-230VOBRAVO3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    87.0score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 97

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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