Hitachi PAS-48BUFASDQ1-LACvsYork YZV48B21
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Hitachi PAS-48BUFASDQ1-LAC
SEER2
20.5–22.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
42000–45000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
York YZV48B21
SEER2
19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
44500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Hitachi PAS-48BUFASDQ1-LAC is 13% more efficient at 22.5 BTU/Wh versus 19.5 BTU/Wh for the York YZV48B21. The Hitachi PAS-48BUFASDQ1-LAC is larger at 45000 BTU/hr versus 44500 BTU/hr. Hitachi PAS-48BUFASDQ1-LAC uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Hitachi | York |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22.5 | 19.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20.5 | 19.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12.4 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.20 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | Hitachi | York |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 45000 | 44500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 42000 | 44500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 45000 | 43500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 41000 | 43500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 35200 |
Configuration
| Spec | Hitachi | York |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | airCore700 | AFFINITY |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hitachi | York |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |