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AOKOL vs SAMYOU: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical SAMYOU model 82%. SAMYOU rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 models listed

SAMYOU

82%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%SAMYOU: Beats 66%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%SAMYOU: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%SAMYOU: Beats 95%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%SAMYOU: Beats 94%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%SAMYOU: Beats 74%

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%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    SAMYOU
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    SAMYOU
    100%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AOKOL

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AOKOL.

SAMYOU

  1. 1VUH48-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH48-VA6BA(I)SAMYOU4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 84.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    87.4score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 90
  2. 2VUH60-VA6BA(0)with ducted air handler VUH60-VA6BA(I)SAMYOU4.5 tons · 52,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    79.6score / 100Heating 82 · Cooling 77

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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