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ALBOTT vs LEO AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ALBOTT model beats 37% and a typical LEO AIR model 57%. LEO AIR rates higher overall.

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ALBOTT

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

16 models listed

LEO AIR

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

16 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%LEO AIR: Beats 28%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FALBOTT: Beats 32%LEO AIR: Beats 53%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ALBOTT: Beats 19%LEO AIR: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ALBOTT: Beats 26%LEO AIR: Beats 78%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ALBOTT: Beats 25%LEO AIR: Beats 57%

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%
    LEO AIR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ALBOTT
    25%
    LEO AIR
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    ALBOTT
    0%
    LEO AIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ALBOTT
    0%
    LEO AIR
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ALBOTT

None of ALBOTT’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models has all five ratings.

LEO AIR

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from LEO AIR.

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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