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Generallux vs LEO AIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Generallux model beats 47% and a typical LEO AIR model 57%. LEO AIR rates higher overall.

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Generallux

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

17 models listed

LEO AIR

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

16 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°FGenerallux: Beats 39%LEO AIR: Beats 28%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGenerallux: Beats 41%LEO AIR: Beats 53%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Generallux: Beats 58%LEO AIR: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Generallux: Beats 59%LEO AIR: Beats 78%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Generallux: Beats 39%LEO AIR: Beats 57%

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

    Generallux
    77%
    LEO AIR
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    Generallux
    71%
    LEO AIR
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    Generallux
    0%
    LEO AIR
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Generallux
    0%
    LEO AIR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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.

Generallux

  1. 1TSHG24E2S20NAR45Owith ductless indoor unit TSCAS24CD2VIR45IGenerallux2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    58.8score / 100
  2. 2THH24E2S23NAR454Owith ductless indoor unit THH24E2S23NAR454IGenerallux2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 93% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.0score / 100

LEO AIR

  1. 1LEO24K30S25V220H1*with ductless indoor unit LEO24K30S25V220H1LEO AIR2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 93% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.0score / 100
  2. 2LEO24K30S24V220H1with ductless indoor unit LEO24K30S24V220H1LEO AIRAlso listed as LEO24K30S24V220H2, LEO9K30S25V220H1, LEO12K30S25V220H1, LEO18K30S25V220H1 and 1 more2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.7score / 100

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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