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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.

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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, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Capella

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Capella.

LUORISE

No ductless, 5 tons and up 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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