TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU
#5 in Large PoolsFull review
A large, low-priced inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 30,000 gallons, where its top discharge helps on a tight pad.
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The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU leads on cold air. The Hayward HeatPro MCHX 120,000 BTU wins on warranty.
Hayward HeatPro MCHX 120,000 BTU
#16 in Large PoolsFull review
A larger heat-only in-ground pool heater with a long dealer warranty, for buyers who don’t need cooling.
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 B120V 116,000 BTU for cold air (heats in air down to 14 °F vs heats in air down to 45 °F).
- Choose the Hayward HeatPro MCHX 120,000 BTU for warranty (5-year compressor, 5-year parts, 2-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 large pools pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 120,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 49 COP 4 and 62% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 94 $3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 65 5-year compressor, 5-year parts, 2-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 14 °F | 17 heats in air down to 45 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 120,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 116,000 BTU | 120,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 58,800 BTU | 75,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 51% | 62% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 14 °F | 45 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | No |
| Heat and cool | Yes | No |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 40 A breaker | 230 V, 65 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 30 to 75 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 30,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 30.5 × 33.6 × 44 in |
| Weight | - | 233 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | AIR.ai | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 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 in-ground heat pumps (2026 terms): 5 years parts (compressor included), 2 years field labor (3 years from a Hayward Rewards/Totally Hayward partner), titanium tube 10 years; bought from Hayward or an authorized seller. The online W3 (Open Line) version is 1 year parts only, no labor. |
| Also sold as | - | Hayward W3HP21205T (Open Line, sold online), Hayward HCB1205T |
| Released | 2026-01 | 2024-05 |