TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU
#2 in In-GroundFull review
A budget inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 26,000 gallons, for buyers who want large output and app control at a low price.
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The TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU leads on efficiency. The Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU wins on cool weather.
Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU
#4 in In-GroundFull review
An efficient heat/chill unit for a typical in-ground pool with Jandy AquaLink automation, installed by a dealer.
JandyPrices 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 B100V 96,900 BTU for efficiency (COP 6.8 at 80 °F air vs COP 6.4 at 80 °F air).
- Choose the Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU for cool weather (COP 4.1 and 60% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 3.5 and 52% 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 in-ground pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU | Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 COP 6.8 at 80 °F air | 88 COP 6.4 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 15 COP 3.5 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 52 COP 4.1 and 60% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 90 $2,699 for 96,901 BTU ($28 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 40 58 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU | Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 96,901 BTU | 103,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 50,839 BTU | 62,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | 60% |
| AHRI certified | No | - |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 58 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 50 A breaker | 230 V, 40 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 70 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 26,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium twisted coil |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 32 × 32 × 42 in |
| Weight | - | 232 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | AIR.ai | iAquaLink |
| Automation compatibility | - | Jandy AquaLink |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 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. | Heat pump 2 years; compressor and heat exchanger 5 years; labor not covered. Requires a licensed or experienced professional installer. Not valid for units bought through the Internet or other e-commerce platforms. |
| Released | 2026-01 | 2022-02 |