TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU
#6 in Above-GroundFull review
A low-cost inverter heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 18,000 gallons, for buyers who want app control and a longer season.
Amazon $1,799$1,799
The TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 2.8. The TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU leads on value. The AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter wins on warranty. The TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU costs $1,512 less ($1,799 vs $3,311).
AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter
#14 in Above-GroundFull review
A compact inverter heat pump for smaller in-ground or above-ground pools up to about 20,000 gallons, for owners who want heat and cool from a 20 A circuit.
Inyo Pools $3,311 HVACDirect $3,311$3,311
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 B58V 58,004 BTU for value ($1,799 for 58,004 BTU ($31 per 1,000 BTU) vs $3,311 for 63,000 BTU ($53 per 1,000 BTU)).
- Choose the AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter 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 above-ground pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU | AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 19 COP 5.3 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 50 no rating published at 50 °F air (neutral score used) | 14 COP 4 and 40% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 80 $1,799 for 58,004 BTU ($31 per 1,000 BTU) | 32 $3,311 for 63,000 BTU ($53 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 5 °F | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU | AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 58,004 BTU | 63,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 5.3 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | - | 25,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | - | 40% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 5 °F |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 20 A breaker | 230 V, 20 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 60 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 18,000 gal | Up to 20,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 35.6 × 15.6 × 25.4 in | 43 × 19 × 28 in |
| Weight | - | 139 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | - | 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. |