A low-cost inverter heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 18,000 gallons, for buyers who want app control and a longer season.
Amazon $1,799The TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Raypak Crosswind 70K wins on warranty.
A mid-size Raypak inverter for small to average in-ground pools, for owners who want heat and chill on a modest circuit.
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 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 B58V 58,004 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 70K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 50 COP 5.8 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 50 no rating published at 50 °F air (neutral score used) | 45 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 80 $1,799 for 58,004 BTU ($31 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% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 55 55 dB(A) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 70K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 58,004 BTU | 66,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 5.8 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | - | 40,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | - | 61% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | - |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | - | 55 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 20 A breaker | 230 V, 35 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 18,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 35.6 × 15.6 × 25.4 in | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in |
| Weight | - | 211.6 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | - | 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 | - | 2026 |
