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ALBOTT vs Generallux: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ALBOTT model beats 37% and a typical Generallux model 47%. Generallux rates higher overall.

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ALBOTT

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

16 models listed

Generallux

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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°FALBOTT: Beats 65%Generallux: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FALBOTT: Beats 32%Generallux: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ALBOTT: Beats 19%Generallux: Beats 58%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ALBOTT: Beats 26%Generallux: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ALBOTT: Beats 25%Generallux: Beats 39%

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

    ALBOTT
    38%
    Generallux
    77%

  • Xcel CC

    ALBOTT
    25%
    Generallux
    71%

  • CEE Advanced

    ALBOTT
    0%
    Generallux
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ALBOTT
    0%
    Generallux
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

ALBOTT

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ALBOTT.

Generallux

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Generallux.

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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