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Deye vs STEALTH: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Deye model beats 66% and a typical STEALTH model 54%. Deye rates higher overall.

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Deye

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 models listed

STEALTH

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%STEALTH: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDeye: Beats 75%STEALTH: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Deye: Beats 72%STEALTH: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Deye: Beats 58%STEALTH: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Deye: Beats 65%STEALTH: Beats 39%

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%
    STEALTH
    73%

  • Xcel CC

    Deye
    73%
    STEALTH
    64%

  • CEE Advanced

    Deye
    0%
    STEALTH
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Deye
    73%
    STEALTH
    0%

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.

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Deye

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Deye.

STEALTH

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from STEALTH.

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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