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ARCTIC KING vs LENNOX VRF: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ARCTIC KING model beats 35% and a typical LENNOX VRF model 40%. LENNOX VRF rates higher overall.

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ARCTIC KING

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

LENNOX VRF

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

5 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°FARCTIC KING: Beats 40%LENNOX VRF: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FARCTIC KING: Beats 28%LENNOX VRF: Beats 10%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ARCTIC KING: Beats 29%LENNOX VRF: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ARCTIC KING: Beats 23%LENNOX VRF: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ARCTIC KING: Beats 27%LENNOX VRF: Beats 33%

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

    ARCTIC KING
    20%
    LENNOX VRF
    20%

  • Xcel CC

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ARCTIC KING
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ARCTIC KING

None of ARCTIC KING’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

LENNOX VRF

None of LENNOX VRF’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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