AC PRO.COM AWHD(18)ND3MOvsPanasonic CU-2E18SBU-5
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AC PRO.COM AWHD(18)ND3MO
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Panasonic CU-2E18SBU-5
SEER2
19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.8–9.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
AC PRO.COM AWHD(18)ND3MO is 10% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 19.0 BTU/Wh for the Panasonic CU-2E18SBU-5. The AC PRO.COM AWHD(18)ND3MO is larger at 17000 BTU/hr versus 16700 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | AC PRO.COM | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 19 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 9.1 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.6 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.22 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | AC PRO.COM | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 16700 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 16700 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 20200 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 15000 | 17400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 13600 | 17700 |
Configuration
| Spec | AC PRO.COM | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Free Match | Multizone |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 4 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AC PRO.COM | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |