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AOKOL vs BRIKH AIREAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical BRIKH AIREAC model 30%. AOKOL rates higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 models listed

BRIKH AIREAC

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 38%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 19%

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

    AOKOL
    100%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AOKOL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from AOKOL.

BRIKH AIREAC

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from BRIKH AIREAC.

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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