Ephoca AFE09N3H1vsStar Air Kontrol SAK-06-DT2/220V
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Ephoca AFE09N3H1
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.6BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
6700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Star Air Kontrol SAK-06-DT2/220V
SEER2
21.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2
13.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
6500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Star Air Kontrol SAK-06-DT2/220V is 29% more efficient at 21.4 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Ephoca AFE09N3H1. The Ephoca AFE09N3H1 is larger at 6700 BTU/hr versus 6500 BTU/hr. Star Air Kontrol SAK-06-DT2/220V uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Ephoca | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 21.4 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 21.4 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.6 | 13.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.6 | 13.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.77 | 2.40 |
Capacity
| Spec | Ephoca | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 6700 | 6500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 6700 | 6500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 6700 | 8000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 4800 | 8000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 4500 | 7800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Ephoca | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Single Package | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | Yes | No |
| Series | AIO F Series | SAK Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Ephoca | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |