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GCHV vs ZOKOP: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical GCHV model beats 54% and a typical ZOKOP model 34%. GCHV rates higher overall.

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GCHV

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

18 models listed

ZOKOP

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

17 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°FGCHV: Beats 44%ZOKOP: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 65%ZOKOP: Beats 35%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 32%ZOKOP: Beats 18%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 48%ZOKOP: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 49%ZOKOP: Beats 24%

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

    GCHV
    0%
    ZOKOP
    41%

  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    6%
    ZOKOP
    29%

  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    ZOKOP
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    0%
    ZOKOP
    0%

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

GCHV

None of GCHV’s ducted, up to 1.5 tons models qualifies.

ZOKOP

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from ZOKOP.

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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