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BULLETPROOF AC vs Dynoaire: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BULLETPROOF AC model beats 44% and a typical Dynoaire model 17%. BULLETPROOF AC rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

BULLETPROOF AC

44%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

21 models listed

Dynoaire

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%Dynoaire: Beats 14%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBULLETPROOF AC: Beats 39%Dynoaire: Beats 6%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 42%Dynoaire: Beats 22%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 40%Dynoaire: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BULLETPROOF AC: Beats 44%Dynoaire: Beats 39%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    BULLETPROOF AC
    38%
    Dynoaire
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    BULLETPROOF AC
    38%
    Dynoaire
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BULLETPROOF AC
    0%
    Dynoaire
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BULLETPROOF AC
    0%
    Dynoaire
    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). What size is my system?

BULLETPROOF AC

  1. 1BPAC3TCwith ducted air handler BPAC3TAHBULLETPROOF AC3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.4score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 70
  2. 2BPAC3THP20Swith ducted air handler BPAC3TAH20SBULLETPROOF AC3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.3score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 70
  3. 3BPAC25THP14Swith ducted air handler BPAC25TAH14SBULLETPROOF AC2.5 tons · 29,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 53% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    53% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    14.3 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    44.1score / 100Heating 47 · Cooling 42

Dynoaire

  1. 1DPHP4042A1FH000ADynoaire3 tons · 38,500 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 42% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    43% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.86 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    6.7 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    20.9score / 100Heating 15 · Cooling 27
  2. 2DPHP4030A1FH000ADynoaire2.5 tons · 28,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 37% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    38% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.64 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    6.7 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    17.0score / 100Heating 5 · Cooling 29
  3. 3DPHP4036A1FH000ADynoaire2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 36% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    37% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.58 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    6.7 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    13.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    14.3score / 100Heating 4 · Cooling 25

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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