BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 249VAN036**AA*vsXTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 249VAN036**AA*
SEER2
15.2–18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33400–37600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
SEER2
20–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.2–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
37000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A is 18% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 249VAN036**AA*. The BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 249VAN036**AA* is larger at 37600 BTU/hr versus 37000 BTU/hr. BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 249VAN036**AA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.18 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 37600 | 37000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33400 | 37000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 37400 | 37000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 37600 | 35600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 26600 | 32400 |
Configuration
| Spec | BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Preferred 19 SEER2 VS HP | multi-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 476 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |