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 2.9. The Raypak Crosswind 70K leads on efficiency and cool weather. The Raypak Crosswind 50K wins on noise.
Raypak Crosswind 50K
#10 in Above-GroundFull review
Raypak’s smallest inverter heat pump, for above-ground or small in-ground pools where low noise and heat-and-chill matter.
RaypakPrices 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 5.4 at 80 °F air) and cool weather (COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 49% of its rated output at 50 °F air).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind 50K for noise (50 dB(A) vs 55 dB(A)).
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 | Raypak Crosswind 50K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 COP 5.8 at 80 °F air | 25 COP 5.4 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 45 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 22 COP 4 and 49% 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 | 43 3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 55 55 dB(A) | 80 50 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind 70K | Raypak Crosswind 50K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 66,000 BTU | 48,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 40,000 BTU | 23,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 61% | 49% |
| AHRI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 55 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 35 A breaker | 230 V, 25 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 80 gpm | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in | 39.4 × 17.9 × 30.2 in |
| Weight | 211.6 lb | 149.9 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Raymote | Raymote |
| Automation compatibility | Poolside Tech Attendant | Poolside Tech Attendant |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 yr heat exchanger | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 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. | 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. |
| Also sold as | Rheem CROSSWIND 50/70/90 | Rheem CROSSWIND 50/70/90 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |