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Generallux vs Sinclair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Generallux model beats 47% and a typical Sinclair model 26%. Generallux rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Generallux

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

17 models listed

Sinclair

26%

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°FGenerallux: Beats 39%Sinclair: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGenerallux: Beats 41%Sinclair: Beats 14%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Generallux: Beats 58%Sinclair: Beats 14%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Generallux: Beats 59%Sinclair: Beats 13%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Generallux: Beats 39%Sinclair: Beats 44%

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

    Generallux
    77%
    Sinclair
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    Generallux
    71%
    Sinclair
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    Generallux
    0%
    Sinclair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Generallux
    0%
    Sinclair
    0%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Generallux

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Generallux.

Sinclair

  1. 1SHP0422301152SNCXFC454Bwith ducted air handler AHU060021MESNCXF454BSinclair3.5 tons · 41,500 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 59% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    57.1score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 64
  2. 2SHP0482301152SNCXFC454Bwith ducted air handler AHU060021MESNCXF454BSinclair4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 59% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    49% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.28 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    56.6score / 100Heating 49 · Cooling 64
  3. 3SHP0602301152SNCXFC454Bwith ducted air handler AE*L+CM59A4J+TDRSinclair4 tons · 48,500 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 57% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    58% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    7.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    14.3 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Good
    44.9score / 100Heating 51 · Cooling 39

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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