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BULLETPROOF AC vs Cozeware: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BULLETPROOF AC model beats 44% and a typical Cozeware model 49%. Cozeware rates higher overall.

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BULLETPROOF AC

44%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

21 models listed

Cozeware

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

21 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°FBULLETPROOF AC: Beats 55%Cozeware: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBULLETPROOF AC: Beats 39%Cozeware: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 42%Cozeware: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 40%Cozeware: Beats 69%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 44%Cozeware: Beats 37%

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

    BULLETPROOF AC
    38%
    Cozeware
    91%

  • Xcel CC

    BULLETPROOF AC
    38%
    Cozeware
    62%

  • CEE Advanced

    BULLETPROOF AC
    0%
    Cozeware
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BULLETPROOF AC
    0%
    Cozeware
    43%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BULLETPROOF AC

  1. 1BPAC15TMINIwith ductless indoor unit BPAC15TMINIBULLETPROOF AC1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 57% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    58% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    9.5score / 100Heating 11 · Cooling 8
  2. 2BPAC1TMINIwith ductless indoor unit BPAC1TMINIBULLETPROOF AC1 ton · 11,500 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 60% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    61% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    7.9score / 100Heating 8 · Cooling 8

Cozeware

  1. 1CSBA12TP1AU-Wwith ductless indoor unit CSBA12TP1AU-NCozewareAlso listed as CSBA12TP2AU-W1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 51.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    63.4score / 100Heating 51 · Cooling 76
  2. 2CMBA18TP2AU-WCozeware1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.2score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 62
  3. 3CMBA18TP2AU-W*Cozeware1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 61.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.1score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 62

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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