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EG4 vs STEALTH: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical EG4 model beats 66% and a typical STEALTH model 54%. EG4 rates higher overall.

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EG4

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°FEG4: Beats 76%STEALTH: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEG4: Beats 75%STEALTH: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2EG4: Beats 72%STEALTH: Beats 59%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2EG4: Beats 58%STEALTH: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2EG4: 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

    EG4
    73%
    STEALTH
    73%

  • Xcel CC

    EG4
    73%
    STEALTH
    64%

  • CEE Advanced

    EG4
    0%
    STEALTH
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    EG4
    73%
    STEALTH
    0%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

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

EG4

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from EG4.

STEALTH

  1. 1AC-48-HP-E-32with ducted air handler AC-48-AH-E-32STEALTH4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.2Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    53.2score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 34
  2. 2AC-60-HP-E-32with ducted air handler AC-60-AH-E-32STEALTH4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 62.9Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.6score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 34

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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