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Dettson vs TURBRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Dettson model beats 52% and a typical TURBRO model 51%. Dettson rates slightly higher overall.

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Dettson

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 models listed

TURBRO

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 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°FDettson: Beats 55%TURBRO: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDettson: Beats 71%TURBRO: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Dettson: Beats 78%TURBRO: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Dettson: Beats 42%TURBRO: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Dettson: Beats 30%TURBRO: Beats 57%

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

    Dettson
    60%
    TURBRO
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Dettson
    80%
    TURBRO
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    Dettson
    0%
    TURBRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Dettson
    100%
    TURBRO
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Dettson

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Dettson.

TURBRO

None of TURBRO’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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