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BRAVO vs HAVELLS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BRAVO model beats 47% and a typical HAVELLS model 57%. HAVELLS rates higher overall.

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BRAVO

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

14 models listed

HAVELLS

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

14 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°FBRAVO: Beats 48%HAVELLS: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBRAVO: Beats 41%HAVELLS: Beats 69%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BRAVO: Beats 53%HAVELLS: Beats 62%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BRAVO: Beats 51%HAVELLS: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BRAVO: Beats 44%HAVELLS: Beats 44%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    BRAVO
    57%
    HAVELLS
    93%

  • Xcel CC

    BRAVO
    57%
    HAVELLS
    86%

  • CEE Advanced

    BRAVO
    0%
    HAVELLS
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BRAVO
    21%
    HAVELLS
    86%

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?

BRAVO

  1. 1BRV-M42-230VOBRAVO3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.8score / 100

HAVELLS

  1. 1GHO48H52ACXL05with ducted air handler GHA48H52ACXL05HAVELLS4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    74.9score / 100
  2. 2GHO60H52ACXL05with ducted air handler GHA60H52ACXL05HAVELLS4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.4score / 100

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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