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AUFIT vs Breeze33: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUFIT model beats 53% and a typical Breeze33 model 62%. Breeze33 rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AUFIT

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

45 models listed

Breeze33

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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°FAUFIT: Beats 64%Breeze33: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUFIT: Beats 51%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUFIT: Beats 52%Breeze33: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUFIT: Beats 61%Breeze33: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUFIT: Beats 38%Breeze33: Beats 66%

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

    AUFIT
    84%
    Breeze33
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    AUFIT
    78%
    Breeze33
    58%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUFIT
    0%
    Breeze33
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUFIT
    51%
    Breeze33
    56%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AUFIT

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AUFIT.

Breeze33

  1. 1BZ33-HYP486Z2-454-G3-PBreeze334 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    73.4score / 100
  2. 2BZ33-HYP556Z2-454-G3-PBreeze334.5 tons · 52,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.0score / 100
  3. 3BZ33-HYP48OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-CASS48-454-G3-PBreeze334 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    60.2score / 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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