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PREMIUM LEVELLA vs SHARP: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical PREMIUM LEVELLA model beats 47% and a typical SHARP model 77%. SHARP rates higher overall.

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PREMIUM LEVELLA

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

17 models listed

SHARP

77%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

17 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°FPREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 55%SHARP: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FPREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 35%SHARP: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 47%SHARP: Beats 88%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 48%SHARP: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2PREMIUM LEVELLA: Beats 42%SHARP: Beats 70%

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

    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    71%
    SHARP
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    47%
    SHARP
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    0%
    SHARP
    12%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    PREMIUM LEVELLA
    41%
    SHARP
    94%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating 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?

PREMIUM LEVELLA

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from PREMIUM LEVELLA.

SHARP

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from SHARP.

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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