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Bluefin vs DREO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Bluefin model beats 53% and a typical DREO model 30%. Bluefin rates higher overall.

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

Bluefin

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

3 models listed

DREO

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

3 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°FBluefin: Beats 45%DREO: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBluefin: Beats 26%DREO: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Bluefin: Beats 41%DREO: Beats 53%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Bluefin: Beats 73%DREO: Beats 31%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Bluefin: Beats 62%DREO: Beats 20%

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

    Bluefin
    100%
    DREO
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    Bluefin
    67%
    DREO
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    Bluefin
    0%
    DREO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Bluefin
    67%
    DREO
    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?

Bluefin

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Bluefin.

DREO

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DREO.

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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