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AIRSTAR vs DREO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AIRSTAR model beats 60% and a typical DREO model 30%. AIRSTAR rates higher overall.

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AIRSTAR

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

DREO

30%

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°FAIRSTAR: Beats 34%DREO: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAIRSTAR: Beats 53%DREO: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AIRSTAR: Beats 58%DREO: Beats 53%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AIRSTAR: Beats 73%DREO: Beats 31%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AIRSTAR: Beats 73%DREO: Beats 20%

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

    AIRSTAR
    100%
    DREO
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    AIRSTAR
    100%
    DREO
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    AIRSTAR
    0%
    DREO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AIRSTAR
    0%
    DREO
    0%

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?

AIRSTAR

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AIRSTAR.

DREO

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DREO.

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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