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BOSTON AC vs GSI: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOSTON AC model beats 56% and a typical GSI model 48%. 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

GSI

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%GSI: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%GSI: Beats 70%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%GSI: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%GSI: Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%GSI: Beats 24%

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%
    GSI
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    GSI
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    GSI
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    GSI
    0%

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?

BOSTON AC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BOSTON AC.

GSI

  1. 1SOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler SAC-36HWDN1-MN0GSI3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.6Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    53.0score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 27
  2. 2SOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)with ducted air handler SAC-36HWDN1-MN0GSI2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.8Meets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    15.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    52.6score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 37

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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