TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU
#5 in Large PoolsFull review
A large, low-priced inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 30,000 gallons, where its top discharge helps on a tight pad.
Amazon $3,099$3,099
The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU leads on value. The AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R wins on warranty. The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU costs $1,553 less ($3,099 vs $4,652).
AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R
#11 in Large PoolsFull review
AquaCal’s long-running SuperQuiet design for a typical in-ground pool, for owners who want strong cool-weather heating and the option to chill.
Amazon $5,600 HVACDirect $4,652$4,652
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU for value ($3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) vs $4,652 for 114,000 BTU ($41 per 1,000 BTU)).
- Choose the AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R for warranty (5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor vs 5-year compressor, 2-year parts).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 51 COP 4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 94 $3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) | 55 $4,652 for 114,000 BTU ($41 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 54 5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 14 °F | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 116,000 BTU | 114,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 58,800 BTU | 72,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 51% | 63% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 14 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 40 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 30 to 70 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 30,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium (ThermoLink) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 34 × 34 × 40 in |
| Weight | - | 252 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | AIR.ai | PoolSync |
| Automation compatibility | - | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | 2-year limited warranty on the unit (3 years if registered at turbro.com/warranty) and 5 years on the compressor; repair or replacement of parts, non-transferable. Labor and heat exchanger terms not stated. | National warranty (contiguous US, bought through an authorized dealer, installed after 1 Jan 2025): parts and on-site labor years 1-3 (trip fees waived); limited parts years 4-5 covering compressor, heat exchanger and evaporator coil (trip/shop fee may apply); limited lifetime parts-only cover on the ThermoLink titanium tubing. Original owner and site only. |
| Released | 2026-01 | - |