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DUCTLESSAIRE vs TURBRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUCTLESSAIRE model beats 54% and a typical TURBRO model 55%. TURBRO rates slightly higher overall.

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DUCTLESSAIRE

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

16 models listed

TURBRO

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 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%TURBRO: Beats 64%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 37%TURBRO: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 57%TURBRO: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 62%TURBRO: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUCTLESSAIRE: Beats 50%TURBRO: Beats 47%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    81%
    TURBRO
    79%

  • Xcel CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    75%
    TURBRO
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    0%
    TURBRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUCTLESSAIRE
    63%
    TURBRO
    58%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUCTLESSAIRE

  1. 1454-9-O-DAwith ductless indoor unit 454-9-I-DADUCTLESSAIREAlso listed as 454-09-O-DA1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    84.7score / 100
  2. 2454-18-O-DAwith ductless indoor unit 454-18-I-DADUCTLESSAIRE1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.39 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    78.1score / 100
  3. 3454-12-O-DAwith ductless indoor unit 454-12-I-DADUCTLESSAIRE1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    61.3score / 100

TURBRO

  1. 1LAPLAND-18K-Owith ductless indoor unit LAPLAND-18K-ITURBROAlso listed as LL-18K-O1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2GREENLAND-M18K/OTURBRO1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.6score / 100
  3. 3LAPLAND-12K11-Owith ductless indoor unit LAPLAND-12K11-ITURBROAlso listed as LL-12K11-O1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.1score / 100

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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