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J-KU vs TURBRO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical J-KU model beats 62% and a typical TURBRO model 51%. J-KU rates higher overall.

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J-KU

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

10 models listed

TURBRO

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

10 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°FJ-KU: Beats 49%TURBRO: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FJ-KU: Beats 66%TURBRO: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2J-KU: Beats 48%TURBRO: Beats 47%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2J-KU: Beats 67%TURBRO: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2J-KU: Beats 71%TURBRO: 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

    J-KU
    100%
    TURBRO
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    J-KU
    90%
    TURBRO
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    J-KU
    0%
    TURBRO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    J-KU
    80%
    TURBRO
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

J-KU

  1. 1JKS09HP230V1XCwith ductless indoor unit JKS09HP230V1XEJ-KU1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.36 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    83.4score / 100
  2. 2JKS12HP230V1XCwith ductless indoor unit JKS12HP230V1XEJ-KU1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 93% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    80.0score / 100
  3. 3JKS-18H2HP-M2OJ-KU1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.5score / 100

TURBRO

  1. 1GL12K230-Owith ductless indoor unit GL12K230-ITURBRO1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    47.5score / 100
  2. 2GL9K230-Owith ductless indoor unit GL9K230-ITURBRO1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    45.8score / 100
  3. 3GL9K115-Owith ductless indoor unit GL9K115-ITURBRO1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.9score / 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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