ACIQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTATvsLG KUMXB361A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT
SEER2
17–18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
31800–32400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
LG KUMXB361A
SEER2
18–21.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.6–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
30800–32800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Key differences
LG KUMXB361A is 16% more efficient at 21.5 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT. The LG KUMXB361A is larger at 32800 BTU/hr versus 32400 BTU/hr. LG KUMXB361A uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | LG |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 21.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 18 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.96 | 2.24 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 32400 | 32800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 31800 | 30800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 47500 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 30800 | 21000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 24200 | 19400 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | QUIETCOMFORT DELUXE 18 VS HP 2-STAGE | KUMXB361A |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 14 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |