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BOSTON AC vs Olimpia Splendid: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOSTON AC model beats 56% and a typical Olimpia Splendid model 55%. 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

Olimpia Splendid

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above 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%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 72%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 32%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 59%

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%
    Olimpia Splendid
    83%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    Olimpia Splendid
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Olimpia Splendid
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    Olimpia Splendid
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BOSTON AC

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

Olimpia Splendid

None of Olimpia Splendid’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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