AC PRO AUD36W/A-D(U)vsACIQ B5H0V24*K*AAA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AC PRO AUD36W/A-D(U)
SEER2
17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
24000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ACIQ B5H0V24*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.5–17.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22400–24200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ACIQ B5H0V24*K*AAA* is 3% more efficient at 17.5 BTU/Wh versus 17.0 BTU/Wh for the AC PRO AUD36W/A-D(U). The ACIQ B5H0V24*K*AAA* is larger at 24200 BTU/hr versus 24000 BTU/hr. ACIQ B5H0V24*K*AAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | AC PRO | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 17.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 15.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 10.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 2.02 |
Capacity
| Spec | AC PRO | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 24200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 22400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 24600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 20800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 22000 | 17300 |
Configuration
| Spec | AC PRO | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | X Series | Deluxe 20 VS Heat Pump |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 86 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AC PRO | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |