TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU
#2 in Above-GroundFull review
A low-cost inverter heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 16,000 gallons, for buyers who want app control and a longer season.
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The TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 4.0 to 2.9. The TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU leads on efficiency and cool weather. The Raypak Crosswind 50K wins on warranty.
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 TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU for efficiency (COP 6.5 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.4 at 80 °F air) and cool weather (COP 4.4 and 52% 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 warranty (3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-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 above-ground pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 50K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 94 COP 6.5 at 80 °F air | 25 COP 5.4 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 56 COP 4.4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 22 COP 4 and 49% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 73 $1,749 for 52,200 BTU ($34 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 43 3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 75 51 dB(A) | 80 50 dB(A) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 50K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 52,200 BTU | 48,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 27,000 BTU | 23,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | 49% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 51 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 25 A breaker | 230 V, 25 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 16,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 39.4 × 17.9 × 30.2 in |
| Weight | - | 149.9 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | AIR.ai | Raymote |
| Automation compatibility | - | Poolside Tech Attendant |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 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. | 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 |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2026 |