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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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  • 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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Aprodr

  1. 1AHU3G-36HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-36HFN-AAprodr3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 91% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.06 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.4score / 100
  2. 2AHU3G-30HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-30HFN-AAprodr2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.0score / 100
  3. 3AM5OG-36HFN1Aprodr3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.6score / 100

AUFIT

  1. 1FM4-H30/2DR3AAUFIT2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  2. 2FM4-H36/2DR3AAUFIT3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.3score / 100
  3. 3FM5-H42/2DR3AAUFIT3 tons · 37,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.3score / 100

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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