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NAPOLEON vs SEA BREEZE+: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical NAPOLEON model beats 63% and a typical SEA BREEZE+ model 66%. SEA BREEZE+ rates slightly higher overall.

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NAPOLEON

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 models listed

SEA BREEZE+

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 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°FNAPOLEON: Beats 57%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FNAPOLEON: Beats 64%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 68%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2NAPOLEON: Beats 65%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2NAPOLEON: Beats 64%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 73%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2NAPOLEON: Beats 56%SEA BREEZE+: Beats 62%

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

    NAPOLEON
    90%
    SEA BREEZE+
    90%

  • Xcel CC

    NAPOLEON
    79%
    SEA BREEZE+
    84%

  • CEE Advanced

    NAPOLEON
    0%
    SEA BREEZE+
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    NAPOLEON
    68%
    SEA BREEZE+
    90%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

NAPOLEON

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from NAPOLEON.

SEA BREEZE+

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from SEA BREEZE+.

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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