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AZUR vs WINDAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AZUR model beats 56% and a typical WINDAIR model 65%. WINDAIR rates higher overall.

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AZUR

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

13 models listed

WINDAIR

65%

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%WINDAIR: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAZUR: Beats 69%WINDAIR: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AZUR: Beats 39%WINDAIR: Beats 27%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AZUR: Beats 49%WINDAIR: Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AZUR: Beats 41%WINDAIR: Beats 50%

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%
    WINDAIR
    23%

  • Xcel CC

    AZUR
    62%
    WINDAIR
    15%

  • CEE Advanced

    AZUR
    0%
    WINDAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AZUR
    39%
    WINDAIR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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

AZUR

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from AZUR.

WINDAIR

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from WINDAIR.

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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