ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA*vsTempstar B5H0V48*K*AAA*
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
Tempstar B5H0V48*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.5–19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
43500–49000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Tempstar B5H0V48*K*AAA* is 3% more efficient at 19.5 BTU/Wh versus 19.0 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA*. The ACIQ N5H9V48*K*AAA* is larger at 49500 BTU/hr versus 49000 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 19.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.32 | 2.20 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 49500 | 49000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 44500 | 43500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 55000 | 50000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 47000 | 47500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 41500 | 37600 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP | SmartSense 20 VS HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 490 | 327 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |