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Live cool vs MANASTIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Live cool model beats 57% and a typical MANASTIN model 24%. Live cool rates higher overall.

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

Live cool

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

10 models listed

MANASTIN

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FLive cool: Beats 44%MANASTIN: Beats 17%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FLive cool: Beats 37%MANASTIN: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Live cool: Beats 57%MANASTIN: Beats 12%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Live cool: Beats 74%MANASTIN: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Live cool: Beats 63%MANASTIN: Beats 26%

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

    Live cool
    100%
    MANASTIN
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    Live cool
    100%
    MANASTIN
    60%

  • CEE Advanced

    Live cool
    0%
    MANASTIN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Live cool
    90%
    MANASTIN
    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?

Live cool

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Live cool.

MANASTIN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from MANASTIN.

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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