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EXNOS vs Rellytech: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical EXNOS model beats 33% and a typical Rellytech model 33%. They are level.

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EXNOS

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

38 models listed

Rellytech

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

38 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°FEXNOS: Beats 36%Rellytech: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEXNOS: Beats 31%Rellytech: Beats 31%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2EXNOS: Beats 43%Rellytech: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2EXNOS: Beats 31%Rellytech: Beats 31%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2EXNOS: Beats 27%Rellytech: Beats 27%

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

    EXNOS
    63%
    Rellytech
    63%

  • Xcel CC

    EXNOS
    50%
    Rellytech
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    EXNOS
    0%
    Rellytech
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    EXNOS
    0%
    Rellytech
    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). What size is my system?

EXNOS

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from EXNOS.

Rellytech

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Rellytech.

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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