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ApooDr vs Aprodr: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ApooDr model beats 58% and a typical Aprodr model 59%. Aprodr rates slightly higher overall.

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ApooDr

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

Aprodr

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 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°FApooDr: Beats 64%Aprodr: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FApooDr: Beats 45%Aprodr: Beats 45%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ApooDr: Beats 65%Aprodr: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ApooDr: Beats 64%Aprodr: Beats 65%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ApooDr: Beats 53%Aprodr: Beats 54%

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

    ApooDr
    91%
    Aprodr
    91%
  • Xcel CC

    ApooDr
    75%
    Aprodr
    75%
  • CEE Advanced

    ApooDr
    0%
    Aprodr
    2%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ApooDr
    77%
    Aprodr
    77%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

ApooDr

  1. 1ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1AApooDr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    24.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Great
    85.6score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 87
  2. 2ASG24-18H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-18H1AApooDr1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 78.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.39 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    23.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Great
    78.4score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 79
  3. 3ALC24-12H1Bwith ductless indoor unit CID2M-12HRFN10ApooDr1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 76.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.51 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.7 (EER2)
    Good
    75.8score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 75

Aprodr

  1. 1ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1AAprodr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 85.9Meets 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
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    24.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.7 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 87
  2. 2ASG24-09H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H1AAprodr1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    15.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    78.9score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 88
  3. 3ASG24-18H1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-18H1AAprodr1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.35 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Great
    76.6score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 80

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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