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Capella vs LUORISE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Capella model beats 69% and a typical LUORISE model 30%. Capella rates higher overall.

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

Capella

69%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

27 models listed

LUORISE

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

27 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°FCapella: Beats 54%LUORISE: Beats 31%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCapella: Beats 77%LUORISE: Beats 30%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Capella: Beats 79%LUORISE: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Capella: Beats 71%LUORISE: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Capella: Beats 67%LUORISE: Beats 21%

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

    Capella
    96%
    LUORISE
    48%

  • Xcel CC

    Capella
    93%
    LUORISE
    52%

  • CEE Advanced

    Capella
    0%
    LUORISE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Capella
    93%
    LUORISE
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Capella

  1. 1CPPB-H24A-Owith ducted air handler SFCB1-H24A-ICapella2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    78.4score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 71
  2. 2CCB1-H24A-Owith ducted air handler CAHB1-H24A-ICapella2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 66.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.87 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    61.0score / 100Heating 66 · Cooling 56

LUORISE

No ducted, 2 tons model from LUORISE.

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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