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Della vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Della model beats 48% and a typical LG model 56%. LG rates higher overall.

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Della

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

94 models listed

LG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

100 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°FDella: Beats 43%LG: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDella: Beats 44%LG: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Della: Beats 50%LG: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Della: Beats 55%LG: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Della: Beats 41%LG: Beats 64%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    Della
    68%
    LG
    86%

  • Xcel CC

    Della
    66%
    LG
    78%

  • CEE Advanced

    Della
    0%
    LG
    11%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Della
    44%
    LG
    64%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Della

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Della.

LG

  1. 1KUMXB601ALG5 tons · 58,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    84.7score / 100
  2. 2ZRUM060GSS0LG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    72.6score / 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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