Bosch BMS500-AAS018-1CSXRCvsHaier 1U18EH2HE**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Bosch BMS500-AAS018-1CSXRC
SEER2
20–23.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.5–10.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16000–18000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Haier 1U18EH2HE**
SEER2
23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
12BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 23.5 vs 23.0 BTU/Wh. The Bosch BMS500-AAS018-1CSXRC is larger at 18000 BTU/hr versus 17800 BTU/hr. Overall, the Bosch BMS500-AAS018-1CSXRC sits higher in the category, ranking above 82% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Bosch | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 23.5 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 23 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.8 | 12 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 12 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.40 | 1.90 |
Capacity
| Spec | Bosch | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 17800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 16000 | 17800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 20000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 14900 | 15300 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 13000 | 18000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Bosch | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | BMS500 | Arctic |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 4 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Bosch | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |