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Boltic vs DENALI AIRE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Boltic model beats 32% and a typical DENALI AIRE model 52%. DENALI AIRE rates higher overall.

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Boltic

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

DENALI AIRE

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

5 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°FBoltic: Beats 59%DENALI AIRE: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBoltic: Beats 19%DENALI AIRE: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Boltic: Beats 27%DENALI AIRE: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Boltic: Beats 35%DENALI AIRE: Beats 55%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Boltic: Beats 25%DENALI AIRE: Beats 56%

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

    Boltic
    40%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    Boltic
    40%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    Boltic
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Boltic
    0%
    DENALI AIRE
    80%

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), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Boltic

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Boltic.

DENALI AIRE

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DENALI AIRE.

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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