AI AIR CONDITIONING AO21-30N1-M1vsAirquest N5H5S30*K*AAA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AI AIR CONDITIONING AO21-30N1-M1
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.7–9.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
30000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Airquest N5H5S30*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27600–30200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
AI AIR CONDITIONING AO21-30N1-M1 is 28% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Airquest N5H5S30*K*AAA*. The Airquest N5H5S30*K*AAA* is larger at 30200 BTU/hr versus 30000 BTU/hr. Airquest N5H5S30*K*AAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO21-30N1-M1 sits higher in the category, ranking above 59% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | AI AIR CONDITIONING | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.2 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.85 | 2.26 |
Capacity
| Spec | AI AIR CONDITIONING | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 30000 | 30200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 30000 | 27600 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 30000 | 29000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 20600 | 17800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 13900 |
Configuration
| Spec | AI AIR CONDITIONING | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | AW Series | PERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AI AIR CONDITIONING | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |