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Airevantage vs SHARP: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Airevantage model beats 22% and a typical SHARP model 77%. SHARP rates higher overall.

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Airevantage

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

17 models listed

SHARP

77%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

17 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°FAirevantage: Beats 19%SHARP: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAirevantage: Beats 19%SHARP: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Airevantage: Beats 26%SHARP: Beats 88%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Airevantage: Beats 21%SHARP: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Airevantage: Beats 25%SHARP: Beats 70%

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

    Airevantage
    0%
    SHARP
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Airevantage
    0%
    SHARP
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Airevantage
    0%
    SHARP
    12%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Airevantage
    18%
    SHARP
    94%

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

Airevantage

None of Airevantage’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

SHARP

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from SHARP.

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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