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AZUR vs Ecoer: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AZUR model beats 56% and a typical Ecoer model 70%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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AZUR

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

13 models listed

Ecoer

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 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°FAZUR: Beats 44%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAZUR: Beats 69%Ecoer: Beats 67%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AZUR: Beats 39%Ecoer: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AZUR: Beats 49%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AZUR: Beats 41%Ecoer: 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

    AZUR
    62%
    Ecoer
    92%

  • Xcel CC

    AZUR
    62%
    Ecoer
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    AZUR
    0%
    Ecoer
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AZUR
    39%
    Ecoer
    46%

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?

AZUR

  1. 1AZ-36M422SCOAZUR2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    64.0score / 100

Ecoer

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Ecoer.

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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