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Deye vs Upstreman: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Deye model beats 66% and a typical Upstreman model 26%. Deye rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Deye

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 models listed

Upstreman

26%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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%Upstreman: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDeye: Beats 75%Upstreman: Beats 4%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Deye: Beats 72%Upstreman: Beats 9%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Deye: Beats 58%Upstreman: Beats 30%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Deye: Beats 65%Upstreman: 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

    Deye
    73%
    Upstreman
    46%

  • Xcel CC

    Deye
    73%
    Upstreman
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    Deye
    0%
    Upstreman
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Deye
    73%
    Upstreman
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Deye

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Deye.

Upstreman

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Upstreman.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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