ZERO ZOV-48HDTBvsZERO ZSOVA-48HDMB-US
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ZERO ZOV-48HDTB
SEER2
18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
47000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ZERO ZSOVA-48HDMB-US
SEER2
16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
48000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ZERO ZOV-48HDTB is 11% more efficient at 18.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the ZERO ZSOVA-48HDMB-US. The ZERO ZSOVA-48HDMB-US is larger at 48000 BTU/hr versus 47000 BTU/hr. Overall, the ZERO ZOV-48HDTB sits higher in the category, ranking above 83% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ZERO | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 16 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 10 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 1.85 |
Capacity
| Spec | ZERO | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 47000 | 48000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 47000 | 48000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 47000 | 48000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 35000 | 34800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 33000 | 38000 |
Configuration
| Spec | ZERO | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Z-MAX | ZAVA Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ZERO | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |