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Samsung vs Star Air Kontrol: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Samsung model beats 62% and a typical Star Air Kontrol model 56%. Samsung rates higher overall.

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

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

82 models listed

Star Air Kontrol

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

51 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°FSamsung: Beats 45%Star Air Kontrol: Beats 61%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSamsung: Beats 66%Star Air Kontrol: Beats 46%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Samsung: Beats 60%Star Air Kontrol: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Samsung: Beats 61%Star Air Kontrol: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Samsung: Beats 71%Star Air Kontrol: Beats 45%

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

    Samsung
    95%
    Star Air Kontrol
    84%

  • Xcel CC

    Samsung
    90%
    Star Air Kontrol
    71%

  • CEE Advanced

    Samsung
    10%
    Star Air Kontrol
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Samsung
    61%
    Star Air Kontrol
    49%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Samsung

  1. 1AC048FCUPCGwith ducted air handler CH606C*C+TXV+AEF60CXPSamsung4 tons · 46,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    71.9score / 100
  2. 2AM048FCMDCGSamsungAlso listed as AM048HCMDCS4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.93 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.2score / 100
  3. 3AC048DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC048DNHDCGSamsung4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    65.8score / 100

Star Air Kontrol

  1. 1SAK-48-QZ/220VStar Air Kontrol4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.9score / 100
  2. 2S48SCQ2Cwith ducted air handler S48AUPDAStar Air Kontrol4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    69.4score / 100
  3. 3SAK-48-DT2/220Vwith ducted air handler SAK-48-DT1/220VStar Air Kontrol4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.6score / 100

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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