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Genie Aire vs Olimpia Splendid: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Genie Aire model beats 35% and a typical Olimpia Splendid model 55%. Olimpia Splendid rates higher overall.

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Genie Aire

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

Olimpia Splendid

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 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°FGenie Aire: Beats 52%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 72%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGenie Aire: Beats 22%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 32%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Genie Aire: Beats 34%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Genie Aire: Beats 39%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Genie Aire: Beats 31%Olimpia Splendid: Beats 59%

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

    Genie Aire
    50%
    Olimpia Splendid
    83%

  • Xcel CC

    Genie Aire
    17%
    Olimpia Splendid
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    Genie Aire
    0%
    Olimpia Splendid
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Genie Aire
    17%
    Olimpia Splendid
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Genie Aire

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Genie Aire.

Olimpia Splendid

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Olimpia Splendid.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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