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AURUS vs LEVIOR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AURUS model beats 32% and a typical LEVIOR model 41%. LEVIOR rates higher overall.

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

AURUS

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

12 models listed

LEVIOR

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

12 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°FAURUS: Beats 41%LEVIOR: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAURUS: Beats 21%LEVIOR: Beats 39%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AURUS: Beats 35%LEVIOR: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AURUS: Beats 31%LEVIOR: Beats 51%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AURUS: Beats 27%LEVIOR: Beats 25%

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

    AURUS
    33%
    LEVIOR
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    AURUS
    33%
    LEVIOR
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    AURUS
    0%
    LEVIOR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AURUS
    33%
    LEVIOR
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

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

AURUS

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AURUS.

LEVIOR

  1. 1LHPCR454-36BT/20SRwith ducted air handler LHPHR454-36BT/20SRLEVIOR3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.4score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 70
  2. 2LHPCR454-36BT/18SRwith ducted air handler LHPHR454-36BT/18SRLEVIOR3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 53.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    50.4score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 48

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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