Raypak Crosswind 70K
#9 in Above-GroundFull review
A mid-size Raypak inverter for small to average in-ground pools, for owners who want heat and chill on a modest circuit.
RaypakThe Raypak Crosswind 70K is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.2 to 2.8. The Raypak Crosswind 70K leads on efficiency and warranty. The Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU wins on cool weather.
Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU
#13 in Above-GroundFull review
A side-discharge heat-and-cool unit for above-ground or small in-ground pools, best for owners who already run a Hayward Omni system.
HaywardPrices 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 70K for efficiency (COP 5.8 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.3 at 80 °F air) and warranty (3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor vs 2-year compressor, 2-year parts, 1-year labor).
- Choose the Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU for cool weather (COP 4 and 69% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 61% 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 70K | Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 COP 5.8 at 80 °F air | 19 COP 5.3 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 45 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 61 COP 4 and 69% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| 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% | 55 55 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind 70K | Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 66,000 BTU | 70,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 40,000 BTU | 48,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 61% | 69% |
| AHRI certified | Yes | - |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 40 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 55 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 35 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 80 gpm | 25 to 38 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in | 45.2 × 18.5 × 34.6 in |
| Weight | 211.6 lb | 207 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | Raymote | OmniLogic |
| Automation compatibility | Poolside Tech Attendant | Hayward Omni |
| 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 product page lists the same 2-year parts / 1-year labor; Hayward's in-ground heat pump terms (5 years parts, 2 labor, titanium tube 10 years) may apply when it is installed on an in-ground pool, but Hayward does not say which applies to this model. |
| Also sold as | Rheem CROSSWIND 50/70/90 | - |
| Released | 2026 | - |