ECOTEMP W5H8T36*K*AAA*vsXTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ECOTEMP W5H8T36*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33800–38000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
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 23% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 17.0 BTU/Wh for the ECOTEMP W5H8T36*K*AAA*. The ECOTEMP W5H8T36*K*AAA* is larger at 38000 BTU/hr versus 37000 BTU/hr. ECOTEMP W5H8T36*K*AAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | ECOTEMP | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.48 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | ECOTEMP | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 38000 | 37000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33800 | 37000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 39000 | 37000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 24200 | 35600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 19600 | 32400 |
Configuration
| Spec | ECOTEMP | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP | multi-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 68 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ECOTEMP | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |