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BlueRidge vs Fujitsu: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical Fujitsu model 53%. BlueRidge rates slightly higher overall.

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

BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

Fujitsu

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 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°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%Fujitsu: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%Fujitsu: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%Fujitsu: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%Fujitsu: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%Fujitsu: Beats 47%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    BlueRidge
    76%
    Fujitsu
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    Fujitsu
    30%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    Fujitsu
    8%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    Fujitsu
    27%

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?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-BlueRidge5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 53% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    54% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.24 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    14.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    66.7score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 63
  2. 2BMS60UYCwith ducted air handler BMS60HCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXL1A60SC05 tons · 58,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    65.3score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 48
  3. 3BMMZ60CBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXM1A60SC05 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.5score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 54

Fujitsu

  1. 1WP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler FHRNTT6024S*YTNAFujitsuAlso listed as FOP1560TJAYNA5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    56.6score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 58
  2. 2FOP1460TJAYNAwith ducted air handler FHRNVT6024S*YTCAFujitsu5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    49% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    56.2score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 58
  3. 3WP14AY60AJ2Nwith indoor coil FCCN6024SYTA and furnace FF80SV510021UHSFujitsu5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    45% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    52.2score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 58

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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