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DUCTLESSAIRE vs LEO AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 54% and a typical LEO AIR model 57%. LEO AIR rates slightly higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

16 models listed

LEO AIR

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

16 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°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 64%LEO AIR: Beats 28%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 37%LEO AIR: Beats 53%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 57%LEO AIR: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 62%LEO AIR: Beats 78%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 50%LEO AIR: 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

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    81%
    LEO AIR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    75%
    LEO AIR
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    LEO AIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    63%
    LEO AIR
    0%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUCTLESSAIRE

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from DUCTLESSAIRE.

LEO AIR

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from LEO AIR.

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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