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Wells vs ZOKOP: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Wells model beats 63% and a typical ZOKOP model 34%. Wells rates higher overall.

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

Wells

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

37 models listed

ZOKOP

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

37 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°FWells: Beats 64%ZOKOP: Beats 34%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FWells: Beats 61%ZOKOP: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Wells: Beats 74%ZOKOP: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Wells: Beats 62%ZOKOP: Beats 36%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Wells: Beats 59%ZOKOP: Beats 26%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Wells
    87%
    ZOKOP
    68%
  • Xcel CC

    Wells
    81%
    ZOKOP
    57%
  • CEE Advanced

    Wells
    3%
    ZOKOP
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Wells
    84%
    ZOKOP
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Wells

  1. 1WOM-60RH6/230Wells5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    62.5score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 54

ZOKOP

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ZOKOP.

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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