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Black+Decker vs BRIKH AIREAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Black+Decker model beats 24% and a typical BRIKH AIREAC model 30%. BRIKH AIREAC rates higher overall.

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Black+Decker

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

BRIKH AIREAC

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 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°FBlack+Decker: Beats 21%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 38%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlack+Decker: Beats 21%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Black+Decker: Beats 28%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Black+Decker: Beats 25%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Black+Decker: Beats 26%BRIKH AIREAC: Beats 19%

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

    Black+Decker
    25%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    Black+Decker
    25%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    Black+Decker
    0%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Black+Decker
    0%
    BRIKH AIREAC
    0%

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?

Black+Decker

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Black+Decker.

BRIKH AIREAC

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from BRIKH AIREAC.

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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