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Capella vs Waykar: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Capella model beats 69% and a typical Waykar model 34%. 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

Waykar

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

26 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%Waykar: Beats 25%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCapella: Beats 77%Waykar: Beats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Capella: Beats 79%Waykar: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Capella: Beats 71%Waykar: Beats 34%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Capella: Beats 67%Waykar: Beats 26%

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%
    Waykar
    69%

  • Xcel CC

    Capella
    93%
    Waykar
    62%

  • CEE Advanced

    Capella
    0%
    Waykar
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Capella
    93%
    Waykar
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

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

Capella

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Capella.

Waykar

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Waykar.

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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