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Panasonic vs Proair: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Panasonic model beats 47% and a typical Proair model 50%. Proair rates slightly higher overall.

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Panasonic

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

36 models listed

Proair

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 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°FPanasonic: Beats 40%Proair: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FPanasonic: Beats 50%Proair: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Panasonic: Beats 57%Proair: Beats 77%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Panasonic: Beats 48%Proair: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Panasonic: Beats 39%Proair: 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

    Panasonic
    53%
    Proair
    46%

  • Xcel CC

    Panasonic
    36%
    Proair
    64%

  • CEE Advanced

    Panasonic
    0%
    Proair
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Panasonic
    36%
    Proair
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Panasonic

None of Panasonic’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

Proair

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Proair.

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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