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Boltic vs NOVA: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Boltic model beats 32% and a typical NOVA model 56%. NOVA rates higher overall.

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Boltic

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

NOVA

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above 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%NOVA: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBoltic: Beats 19%NOVA: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Boltic: Beats 27%NOVA: Beats 62%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Boltic: Beats 35%NOVA: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Boltic: Beats 25%NOVA: Beats 51%

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%
    NOVA
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Boltic
    40%
    NOVA
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Boltic
    0%
    NOVA
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Boltic
    0%
    NOVA
    100%

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.

NOVA

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from NOVA.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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