Haier 1Q18FF2BE**vsStar Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Haier 1Q18FF2BE**
SEER2
17.3–20BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16000–17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V
SEER2
20.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V is 3% more efficient at 20.7 BTU/Wh versus 20.0 BTU/Wh for the Haier 1Q18FF2BE**. The Haier 1Q18FF2BE** is larger at 17000 BTU/hr versus 16800 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | Haier | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 20.7 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17.3 | 20.7 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 11.4 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 2.20 |
Capacity
| Spec | Haier | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 16800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 16000 | 16800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 18000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 15000 | 13900 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 15200 | 12800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Haier | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Flexfit Single | SAK Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 4 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Haier | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |