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Innova vs Lennox: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Innova model beats 32% and a typical Lennox model 48%. Lennox rates higher overall.

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

Innova

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

332 models listed

Lennox

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

331 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°FInnova: Beats 22%Lennox: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInnova: Beats 50%Lennox: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Innova: Beats 41%Lennox: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Innova: Beats 22%Lennox: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Innova: Beats 29%Lennox: Beats 57%

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

    Innova
    0%
    Lennox
    44%

  • Xcel CC

    Innova
    32%
    Lennox
    36%

  • CEE Advanced

    Innova
    0%
    Lennox
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Innova
    49%
    Lennox
    30%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

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

Innova

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Innova.

Lennox

  1. 1A-VHP486A-1Lennox (sold as Comfort-Aire)4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    75.6score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 79
  2. 2VPD048S6M-5PLennox4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.4 (EER2)
    Great
    66.3score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 76
  3. 3A-VHP556A-1Lennox (sold as Comfort-Aire)4.5 tons · 51,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 66.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.2 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    63.6score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 74

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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