TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU
#4 in Large PoolsFull review
A big, inexpensive inverter heat pump for large in-ground pools, for owners who need output and app control more than a long warranty.
Amazon $3,799$3,799
The TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4.
Jandy VersaTemp 160,000 BTU
#8 in Large PoolsFull review
For very large pools that would otherwise need two heat pumps, with good cool-weather output and chilling built in.
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.
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 B160V 143,450 BTU | Jandy VersaTemp 160,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 56 COP 5.9 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 79 COP 4.4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 95 $3,799 for 143,450 BTU ($26 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 14 °F | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU | Jandy VersaTemp 160,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 143,450 BTU | 160,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 5.9 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 72,500 BTU | 101,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4.4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 51% | 63% |
| AHRI certified | No | - |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 14 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 50 A breaker | 230 V, 70 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 30 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 40,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium twisted coil |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-454B |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 32 × 32 × 45 in |
| Weight | - | 347 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 | - |