ACIQ N5A4S36*H*NAA*vsCarrier 50VG-K60---50*
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
ACIQ N5A4S36*H*NAA*
SEER2
15.2–15.5BTU/Wh
EER2
12.5–13BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Split
Carrier 50VG-K60---50*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
EER2
11.5BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Packaged
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 15.5 vs 15.2 BTU/Wh. The ACIQ N5A4S36*H*NAA* is larger at 15.5 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh. ACIQ N5A4S36*H*NAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the ACIQ N5A4S36*H*NAA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 30% of certified light commercial hvac.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 11.5 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 11.5 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small AC | Very Small AC |
| System Type | Split | Packaged |
| Heating Section | Electric Resistance | Electric Resistance |
| Cold Climate Certified | NA | NA |
| Combinations Rated | 221 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |