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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, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

AUFIT

  1. 1ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2with ductless indoor unit ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2AUFITAlso listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D21.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 79.2Meets 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
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    82.9score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 87
  2. 2ASW-H12C5B3/**R3DI-C6with ductless indoor unit ASW-H12C5B3/**R3DI-C6AUFIT1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 64.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.8score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 62
  3. 3ASW-H12C5B3/*R3DI-C6with ductless indoor unit ASW-H12C5B3/*R3DI-C6AUFIT1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 64.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.8score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 62

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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