Hitachi HVAHP060C23S*vsLennox ML16KP2-060-230A**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Hitachi HVAHP060C23S*
SEER2
19.4–21.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.7–9.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
55000–60000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A**
SEER2
15.5–15.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
57500–58500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Hitachi HVAHP060C23S* is 28% more efficient at 21.8 BTU/Wh versus 15.8 BTU/Wh for the Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A**. The Hitachi HVAHP060C23S* is larger at 60000 BTU/hr versus 58500 BTU/hr. Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the Hitachi HVAHP060C23S* sits higher in the category, ranking above 100% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Hitachi | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21.8 | 15.8 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.4 | 15.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.8 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.7 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Hitachi | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 60000 | 58500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 55000 | 57500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 60000 | 54500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 42000 | 34200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 36000 | 27800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Hitachi | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | HMSV-A-CB-O | Merit ML16KP2 SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hitachi | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |