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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, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

EXNOS

  1. 1T20230W20E12EXNOSAlso listed as T18230W201.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 70.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    73.8score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 78
  2. 2T20230W20E11EXNOS1.5 tons · 20,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 46.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.3score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 52
  3. 3A09230W20E11with ductless indoor unit A09230N20E11EXNOS1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 43.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    48.8score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 54

Rellytech

  1. 1T20230W20E12RellytechAlso listed as T18230W201.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 70.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    73.8score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 78
  2. 2T20230W20E11Rellytech1.5 tons · 20,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 46.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.3score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 52
  3. 3A09230W20E11with ductless indoor unit A09230N20E11Rellytech1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 43.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    48.8score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 54

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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