Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19EvsCarrier 25SCA536A**30*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19E
SEER2
15.2–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
32200–36400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Carrier 25SCA536A**30*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34800–36200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19E is 20% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Carrier 25SCA536A**30*. The Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19E is larger at 36400 BTU/hr versus 36200 BTU/hr. Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19E uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Bosch BOVB-36MTB-M19E sits higher in the category, ranking above 77% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Bosch | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Bosch | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36400 | 36200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 32200 | 34800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36600 | 35400 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 36600 | 21200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 36600 | 16600 |
Configuration
| Spec | Bosch | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | Yes | No |
| Series | IDS Ultra | COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 31 | 5 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Bosch | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |