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ApooDr vs Breeze33: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ApooDr model beats 58% and a typical Breeze33 model 62%. Breeze33 rates slightly higher overall.

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

ApooDr

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

Breeze33

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

45 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%Breeze33: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FApooDr: Beats 45%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ApooDr: Beats 65%Breeze33: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ApooDr: Beats 64%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ApooDr: Beats 53%Breeze33: Beats 66%

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

    ApooDr
    91%
    Breeze33
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    ApooDr
    75%
    Breeze33
    58%

  • CEE Advanced

    ApooDr
    0%
    Breeze33
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ApooDr
    77%
    Breeze33
    56%

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.

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

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

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP06WALL2-454-G3-PBreeze330.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 96.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.2score / 100Heating 97 · Cooling 96
  2. 2BZ33-HYP09OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-ICM09-454-G3-PBreeze331 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    126% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.9 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    27.2 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    15.1 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    83.6score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 96
  3. 3BZ33-HYP183Z2-454-G3-PBreeze331.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    15.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    81.9score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 91

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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