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Convectair vs ThinkAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Convectair model beats 71% and a typical ThinkAir model 31%. 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

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°FConvectair: Beats 44%ThinkAir: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FConvectair: Beats 85%ThinkAir: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Convectair: Beats 81%ThinkAir: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Convectair: Beats 68%ThinkAir: Beats 33%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Convectair: Beats 75%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

    Convectair
    100%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    Convectair
    100%
    ThinkAir
    38%

  • CEE Advanced

    Convectair
    0%
    ThinkAir
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Convectair
    100%
    ThinkAir
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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.

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

Convectair

No ducted, 2 tons model from Convectair.

ThinkAir

No ducted, 2 tons 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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