ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA*vsLuxaire XH648E2S11
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
44500–49500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Luxaire XH648E2S11
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
45000–49000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA* is 16% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Luxaire XH648E2S11. The ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA* is larger at 49500 BTU/hr versus 49000 BTU/hr. Overall, the ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 91% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.1 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.32 | 2.40 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 49500 | 49000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 44500 | 45000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 55000 | 50000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 47000 | 34000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 41500 | 27800 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP | LX SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 490 | 554 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |