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BOSTON AC vs Genie Aire: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOSTON AC model beats 56% and a typical Genie Aire model 35%. BOSTON AC rates higher overall.

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BOSTON AC

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

Genie Aire

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 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°FBOSTON AC: Beats 55%Genie Aire: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%Genie Aire: Beats 22%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%Genie Aire: Beats 34%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%Genie Aire: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%Genie Aire: Beats 31%

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

    BOSTON AC
    100%
    Genie Aire
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    Genie Aire
    17%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Genie Aire
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Genie Aire
    17%

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?

BOSTON AC

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from BOSTON AC.

Genie Aire

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Genie 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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