AC PRO SPHP-M-1042BBvsMRCOOL MHP17L42P-**A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AC PRO SPHP-M-1042BB
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
41500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
MRCOOL MHP17L42P-**A
SEER2
15.2–15.6BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.2–8.3BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
40000–41000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
MRCOOL MHP17L42P-**A is 3% more efficient at 15.6 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the AC PRO SPHP-M-1042BB. The AC PRO SPHP-M-1042BB is larger at 41500 BTU/hr versus 41000 BTU/hr. AC PRO SPHP-M-1042BB uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the MRCOOL MHP17L42P-**A sits higher in the category, ranking above 12% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | AC PRO | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.30 | 2.12 |
Capacity
| Spec | AC PRO | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 41500 | 41000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 41500 | 40000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 40500 | 42000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 24800 | 27600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 20200 | 22000 |
Configuration
| Spec | AC PRO | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | SPHP-M | MHP17L Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AC PRO | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |