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Aprodr vs AUFIT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Aprodr model beats 59% and a typical AUFIT model 53%. Aprodr rates higher overall.

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Aprodr

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

AUFIT

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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°FAprodr: Beats 65%AUFIT: Beats 64%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAprodr: Beats 45%AUFIT: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Aprodr: Beats 66%AUFIT: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Aprodr: Beats 65%AUFIT: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Aprodr: Beats 54%AUFIT: Beats 38%

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

    Aprodr
    91%
    AUFIT
    84%

  • Xcel CC

    Aprodr
    75%
    AUFIT
    78%

  • CEE Advanced

    Aprodr
    2%
    AUFIT
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Aprodr
    77%
    AUFIT
    51%

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?

Aprodr

  1. 1AM6OG-48HFN1Aprodr4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 92
  2. 2AHU3G-48HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-48HFN-AAprodr4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    78.4score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 80
  3. 3AHU3G-60HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-60HFN-AAprodr4.5 tons · 54,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    75.3score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 80

AUFIT

  1. 1XHU36HPV1AOwith ducted air handler XHU36HPV1AIAUFITAlso listed as FHU48HPV1AO4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.3Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    53.2score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 34
  2. 2XHU48HPV1AOwith ducted air handler XHU48HPV1AIAUFITAlso listed as FHU60HPV1AO4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 62.9Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.6score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 34

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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