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Boltic vs HEMA: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Boltic model beats 32% and a typical HEMA model 33%. HEMA rates slightly higher overall.

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

Boltic

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

HEMA

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%HEMA: Beats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBoltic: Beats 19%HEMA: Beats 19%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Boltic: Beats 27%HEMA: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Boltic: Beats 35%HEMA: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Boltic: Beats 25%HEMA: Beats 34%

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

    Boltic
    40%
    HEMA
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Boltic
    40%
    HEMA
    40%

  • CEE Advanced

    Boltic
    0%
    HEMA
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Boltic
    0%
    HEMA
    40%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Boltic

  1. 187A24KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A24KIDUBoltic2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 45.1Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    29.2score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 13

HEMA

  1. 1DS-2MS2421HC170with ductless indoor unit DS-2MS2421HE170HEMA2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot 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)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    13.4score / 100Heating 21 · Cooling 5

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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