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Deye vs EG4: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Deye model beats 66% and a typical EG4 model 66%. They are level.

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Deye

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 models listed

EG4

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 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°FDeye: Beats 76%EG4: Beats 76%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDeye: Beats 75%EG4: Beats 75%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Deye: Beats 72%EG4: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Deye: Beats 58%EG4: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Deye: Beats 65%EG4: Beats 65%

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

    Deye
    73%
    EG4
    73%

  • Xcel CC

    Deye
    73%
    EG4
    73%

  • CEE Advanced

    Deye
    0%
    EG4
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Deye
    73%
    EG4
    73%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

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

Deye

  1. 1DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)DeyeAlso listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    116% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.1score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 60
  2. 2DW3B1-ACDC-24KR2(US)Deye2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 71.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.6 (EER2)
    Good
    69.7score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 68
  3. 3DWB3-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGA2-ACDC-24KR2(US)Deye2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 65.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.2score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 44

EG4

  1. 1DWLC2-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA3-ACDC-24KR2(US)EG4Also listed as DWLC2-24KR2(US)2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 84.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    116% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.1score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 60
  2. 2DW3B1-ACDC-24KR2(US)EG42 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 71.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.6 (EER2)
    Good
    69.7score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 68
  3. 3DWB3-ACDC-24KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGA2-ACDC-24KR2(US)EG42 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 65.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.2score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 44

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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