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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 38% and a typical ZOKOP model 34%. GCHV rates slightly higher overall.

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GCHV

38%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

20 models listed

ZOKOP

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

37 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 39%ZOKOP: Beats 34%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGCHV: Beats 37%ZOKOP: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2GCHV: Beats 28%ZOKOP: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2GCHV: Beats 30%ZOKOP: Beats 36%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2GCHV: Beats 51%ZOKOP: Beats 26%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    GCHV
    20%
    ZOKOP
    68%
  • Xcel CC

    GCHV
    20%
    ZOKOP
    57%
  • CEE Advanced

    GCHV
    0%
    ZOKOP
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    GCHV
    10%
    ZOKOP
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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.

GCHV

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from GCHV.

ZOKOP

No ductless, 5 tons and up 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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