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Armbridge vs SEA BREEZE+: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Armbridge model beats 55% and a typical SEA BREEZE+ model 68%. SEA BREEZE+ rates higher overall.

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Armbridge

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 models listed

SEA BREEZE+

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

23 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°FArmbridge: Beats 46%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FArmbridge: Beats 50%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Armbridge: Beats 62%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Armbridge: Beats 64%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Armbridge: Beats 49%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 65%

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

    Armbridge
    57%
    SEA BREEZE+
    91%

  • Xcel CC

    Armbridge
    61%
    SEA BREEZE+
    87%

  • CEE Advanced

    Armbridge
    4%
    SEA BREEZE+
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Armbridge
    39%
    SEA BREEZE+
    87%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Armbridge

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Armbridge.

SEA BREEZE+

  1. 1MZ60H525ZMOSEA BREEZE+5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    58.6score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 59

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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