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Bosch vs GARVEE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Bosch model beats 62% and a typical GARVEE model 39%. Bosch rates higher overall.

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Bosch

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

47 models listed

GARVEE

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

46 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°FBosch: Beats 63%GARVEE: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBosch: Beats 62%GARVEE: Beats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Bosch: Beats 68%GARVEE: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Bosch: Beats 65%GARVEE: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Bosch: Beats 55%GARVEE: Beats 34%

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

    Bosch
    94%
    GARVEE
    74%

  • Xcel CC

    Bosch
    83%
    GARVEE
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    Bosch
    15%
    GARVEE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Bosch
    85%
    GARVEE
    13%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Bosch

  1. 1BPBA-60RCB-M18SBoschAlso listed as BPBB-60RTB-M18S5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    63.4score / 100
  2. 2BPHA-60RCB-M16SBosch5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.1score / 100

GARVEE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from GARVEE.

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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