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Alsetria vs Bosch: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Alsetria model beats 56% and a typical Bosch model 65%. Bosch rates higher overall.

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Alsetria

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

50 models listed

Bosch

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

50 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°FAlsetria: Beats 54%Bosch: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAlsetria: Beats 51%Bosch: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Alsetria: Beats 69%Bosch: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Alsetria: Beats 61%Bosch: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Alsetria: Beats 45%Bosch: Beats 58%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Alsetria
    60%
    Bosch
    76%
  • Xcel CC

    Alsetria
    42%
    Bosch
    64%
  • CEE Advanced

    Alsetria
    0%
    Bosch
    2%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Alsetria
    48%
    Bosch
    30%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

Alsetria

  1. 1MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)with ductless indoor unit MCD1-48HRFN1-M(GA)Alsetria4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 91% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.98 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    76.0score / 100

Bosch

  1. 1BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHCBosch4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    76.2score / 100

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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