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Black+Decker vs SAMYOU: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Black+Decker model beats 24% and a typical SAMYOU model 82%. SAMYOU rates higher overall.

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

Black+Decker

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

SAMYOU

82%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%SAMYOU: Beats 66%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlack+Decker: Beats 21%SAMYOU: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Black+Decker: Beats 28%SAMYOU: Beats 95%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Black+Decker: Beats 25%SAMYOU: Beats 94%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Black+Decker: Beats 26%SAMYOU: Beats 74%

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%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Black+Decker
    25%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Black+Decker
    0%
    SAMYOU
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Black+Decker
    0%
    SAMYOU
    100%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

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

Black+Decker

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Black+Decker.

SAMYOU

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from SAMYOU.

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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