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BreezeAero vs TRAIDEN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BreezeAero model beats 38% and a typical TRAIDEN model 24%. BreezeAero rates higher overall.

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BreezeAero

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

TRAIDEN

24%

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°FBreezeAero: Beats 32%TRAIDEN: Beats 74%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBreezeAero: Beats 42%TRAIDEN: Beats 8%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BreezeAero: Beats 54%TRAIDEN: Beats 11%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BreezeAero: Beats 41%TRAIDEN: Beats 15%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BreezeAero: Beats 24%TRAIDEN: Beats 17%

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

    BreezeAero
    67%
    TRAIDEN
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    BreezeAero
    67%
    TRAIDEN
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BreezeAero
    0%
    TRAIDEN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BreezeAero
    0%
    TRAIDEN
    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?

BreezeAero

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BreezeAero.

TRAIDEN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from TRAIDEN.

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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