An inexpensive inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 21,000 gallons, for buyers who value low running costs and quiet operation over a long warranty.
Amazon $1,899The TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU leads on efficiency, cold air and warranty. The Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU wins on cool weather.
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 TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU for efficiency (COP 6.9 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.3 at 80 °F air), 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).
- Choose the Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU for cool weather (COP 4 and 69% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 3.8 and 59% 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 | TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU | Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 COP 6.9 at 80 °F air | 19 COP 5.3 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 28 COP 3.8 and 59% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 61 COP 4 and 69% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 96 $1,899 for 72,400 BTU ($26 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| 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% | 70 52 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU | Hayward HeatPro 70,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 72,400 BTU | 70,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 42,820 BTU | 48,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 3.8 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 59% | 69% |
| AHRI certified | No | - |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 40 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 52 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 30 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 25 to 38 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 21,100 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 45.2 × 18.5 × 34.6 in |
| Weight | - | 207 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | AIR.ai | OmniLogic |
| Automation compatibility | - | Hayward Omni |
| 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 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. |
| Released | 2024-08 | - |
