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Convectair vs NG Trade: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Convectair model beats 71% and a typical NG Trade model 54%. Convectair rates higher overall.

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Convectair

71%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 models listed

NG Trade

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

32 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°FConvectair: Beats 44%NG Trade: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FConvectair: Beats 85%NG Trade: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Convectair: Beats 81%NG Trade: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Convectair: Beats 68%NG Trade: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Convectair: Beats 75%NG Trade: Beats 47%

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

    Convectair
    100%
    NG Trade
    84%
  • Xcel CC

    Convectair
    100%
    NG Trade
    53%
  • CEE Advanced

    Convectair
    0%
    NG Trade
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Convectair
    100%
    NG Trade
    56%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Convectair

  1. 1500006193Convectair4 tons · 46,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.7score / 100

NG Trade

  1. 1MOBMH480DNG Trade4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.1score / 100

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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