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BlueRidge vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 54% and a typical LG model 65%. LG rates higher overall.

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BlueRidge

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

83 models listed

LG

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

78 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 51%LG: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%LG: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 55%LG: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 50%LG: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 49%LG: Beats 69%

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

    BlueRidge
    61%
    LG
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    46%
    LG
    68%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    2%
    LG
    9%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    47%
    LG
    45%

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?

BlueRidge

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from BlueRidge.

LG

  1. 1ARUB060GSS4LG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.45 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    71.5score / 100
  2. 2LMU601HVLG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    57.5score / 100
  3. 3ARUN060GSS4LG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    48.9score / 100

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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