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BOSTON AC vs Live cool: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOSTON AC model beats 56% and a typical Live cool model 52%. BOSTON AC rates slightly higher overall.

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BOSTON AC

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

Live cool

52%

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%Live cool: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%Live cool: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%Live cool: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%Live cool: Beats 68%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%Live cool: Beats 63%

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%
    Live cool
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    Live cool
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Live cool
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Live cool
    67%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BOSTON AC

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from BOSTON AC.

Live cool

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Live cool.

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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