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BOSTON AC vs hykolity: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOSTON AC model beats 56% and a typical hykolity model 23%. 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

hykolity

23%

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%hykolity: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%hykolity: Beats 25%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%hykolity: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%hykolity: Beats 30%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%hykolity: Beats 22%

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%
    hykolity
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    hykolity
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    hykolity
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    hykolity
    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.

hykolity

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from hykolity.

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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