TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU
#8 in Above-GroundFull review
A small plug-in inverter heat pump for above-ground pools up to about 10,000 gallons, for owners without a 240 V circuit at the pool.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
The TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU leads on value, cold air and warranty. The TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU costs $1,800 less ($1,199 vs $2,999).
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 TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU for value ($1,199 for 32,412 BTU ($37 per 1,000 BTU) vs $2,999 for 47,000 BTU ($64 per 1,000 BTU)), cold air (heats in air down to 5 °F vs heats in air down to 40 °F) and warranty (5-year compressor, 2-year parts vs 2-year compressor, 2-year parts, 1-year labor).
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 B33V 32,412 BTU | Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 50 no rating published at 50 °F air (neutral score used) | 46 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 64 $1,199 for 32,412 BTU ($37 per 1,000 BTU) | 15 $2,999 for 47,000 BTU ($64 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 15 2-year compressor, 2-year parts, 1-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F | 33 heats in air down to 40 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B33V 32,412 BTU | Hayward HeatPro 50,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 32,412 BTU | 47,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 6 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | - | 28,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | - | 61% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 40 °F |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 115 V, 20 A breaker | 230 V, 35 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 16 to 25 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 10,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 35.6 × 15.6 × 25.4 in | 44.5 × 17.9 × 25.6 in |
| Weight | - | 152 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 2 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 1 yr labor, 5 yr 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. | 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 | - | Hayward W3HP50HA2 (Open Line, sold online) |