Raypak Crosswind 50K
#10 in Above-GroundFull review
Raypak’s smallest inverter heat pump, for above-ground or small in-ground pools where low noise and heat-and-chill matter.
RaypakThe Raypak Crosswind 50K and the Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU are evenly matched, rated 2.9 and 2.8. The Raypak Crosswind 50K leads on warranty. The Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU wins on efficiency and cool weather.
Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU
#12 in Above-GroundFull review
A compact heat-and-cool unit for an above-ground or small pool from a big-name maker, best bought through a dealer to get the longer warranty.
Amazon $2,999$2,999
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 Raypak Crosswind 50K for warranty (3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor vs 2-year compressor, 2-year parts, 1-year labor).
- Choose the Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU for efficiency (COP 6 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.4 at 80 °F air) and cool weather (COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 49% of its rated output at 50 °F air).
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 | Raypak Crosswind 50K | Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 25 COP 5.4 at 80 °F air | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 22 COP 4 and 49% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 46 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 15 $2,999 for 47,000 BTU ($64 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 43 3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor | 15 2-year compressor, 2-year parts, 1-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 33 heats in air down to 40 °F |
| Noise 10% | 80 50 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind 50K | Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 48,000 BTU | 47,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.4 | 6 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 23,500 BTU | 28,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 49% | 61% |
| AHRI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 40 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 25 A breaker | 230 V, 35 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 80 gpm | 16 to 25 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 39.4 × 17.9 × 30.2 in | 44.5 × 17.9 × 25.6 in |
| Weight | 149.9 lb | 152 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | Raymote | - |
| Automation compatibility | Poolside Tech Attendant | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 yr heat exchanger | 2 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 1 yr labor, 5 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | 3 years parts and labor; titanium tube of the heat exchanger 7 years parts only (1 year labor). Single-family residential only; any other installation gets 1 year parts and labor. Contiguous 48 states. | Expert Line above-ground heat pumps (2026 terms): 2 years parts (compressor included), 1 year field labor (3 years parts from a Hayward Rewards partner), titanium tube 5 years. The online W3 (Open Line) version is 1 year parts only, no labor. |
| Also sold as | Rheem CROSSWIND 50/70/90 | Hayward W3HP50HA2 (Open Line, sold online) |
| Released | 2026 | - |