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STEALTH vs TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical STEALTH model beats 54% and a typical TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS model 61%. TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS rates higher overall.

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

STEALTH

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

11 models listed

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

54 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°FSTEALTH: Beats 53%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSTEALTH: Beats 59%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2STEALTH: Beats 59%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2STEALTH: Beats 62%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2STEALTH: Beats 39%TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS: Beats 54%

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

    STEALTH
    73%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    93%

  • Xcel CC

    STEALTH
    64%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    82%

  • CEE Advanced

    STEALTH
    0%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    STEALTH
    0%
    TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS
    83%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

STEALTH

  1. 1AC-24Z-E-M3STEALTH2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.5score / 100

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS

  1. 1OAH24H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMC424H/I61PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS2 tons · 23,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.23 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2OUS24H/O6S4Pwith ductless indoor unit IUMFC24H/I61PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    2.27 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.9score / 100
  3. 3CE24H/O6S41Pwith ductless indoor unit CE24H/I6S41PTRUST AIR CONDITIONERS2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    45.1score / 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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