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Pioneer vs RUSSELL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Pioneer model beats 47% and a typical RUSSELL model 33%. Pioneer rates higher overall.

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

Pioneer

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

46 models listed

RUSSELL

33%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

111 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°FPioneer: Beats 41%RUSSELL: Beats 37%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FPioneer: Beats 43%RUSSELL: Beats 21%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Pioneer: Beats 56%RUSSELL: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Pioneer: Beats 56%RUSSELL: Beats 28%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Pioneer: Beats 40%RUSSELL: Beats 36%

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

    Pioneer
    74%
    RUSSELL
    11%

  • Xcel CC

    Pioneer
    70%
    RUSSELL
    7%

  • CEE Advanced

    Pioneer
    0%
    RUSSELL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Pioneer
    54%
    RUSSELL
    12%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Pioneer

  1. 1YN009GLSI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WT009GLSI25HLHPioneer1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 63.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.5 (EER2)
    Great
    76.2score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 89
  2. 2YN012GMSI24RPGwith ductless indoor unit FB012GMSILDFHGPioneer1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 76.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.51 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.6 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.7 (EER2)
    Good
    75.8score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 75
  3. 3YN012GLSI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WT012GLSI25HLHPioneer1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.1Meets 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
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    74.4score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 87

RUSSELL

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from RUSSELL.

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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