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Clima Smart vs ThinkAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Clima Smart model beats 73% and a typical ThinkAir model 31%. Clima Smart rates higher overall.

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Clima Smart

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 models listed

ThinkAir

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

8 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°FClima Smart: Beats 35%ThinkAir: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClima Smart: Beats 79%ThinkAir: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Clima Smart: Beats 68%ThinkAir: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Clima Smart: Beats 89%ThinkAir: Beats 33%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Clima Smart: Beats 80%ThinkAir: 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

    Clima Smart
    100%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    Clima Smart
    100%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • CEE Advanced

    Clima Smart
    0%
    ThinkAir
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Clima Smart
    100%
    ThinkAir
    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?

Clima Smart

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Clima Smart.

ThinkAir

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ThinkAir.

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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