AireForce GXH48-60MSK4DHvsAirquest D5CUHAH60AAK+TIC2025-0016
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AireForce GXH48-60MSK4DH
SEER2
16–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
48000–54000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Airquest D5CUHAH60AAK+TIC2025-0016
SEER2
15.5–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
52000–54500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
AireForce GXH48-60MSK4DH is 6% more efficient at 17.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Airquest D5CUHAH60AAK+TIC2025-0016. The Airquest D5CUHAH60AAK+TIC2025-0016 is larger at 54500 BTU/hr versus 54000 BTU/hr. Airquest D5CUHAH60AAK+TIC2025-0016 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the AireForce GXH48-60MSK4DH sits higher in the category, ranking above 93% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | AireForce | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11 | 10 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 1.84 |
Capacity
| Spec | AireForce | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 54000 | 54500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 48000 | 52000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 54000 | 59000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 44000 | 44500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 41000 | 52000 |
Configuration
| Spec | AireForce | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Ultra Side Discharge | Crossover Heat Pump |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AireForce | Airquest |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |