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 3.0. The TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU leads on efficiency. The Raypak Crosswind 90K wins on cool weather, warranty and noise.
Raypak Crosswind 90K
#11 in In-GroundFull review
Raypak’s largest horizontal inverter heat pump, for a typical in-ground pool where heat and chill from a 45 A circuit fit the pad.
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 B100V 96,900 BTU for efficiency (COP 6.8 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.7 at 80 °F air).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind 90K for cool weather (COP 4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 3.5 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air), warranty (3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor vs 5-year compressor, 2-year parts) and noise (56 dB(A) vs 58 dB(A)).
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 | Raypak Crosswind 90K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 COP 6.8 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 15 COP 3.5 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 29 COP 4 and 52% 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 | 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% | 40 58 dB(A) | 50 56 dB(A) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 90K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 96,901 BTU | 86,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 50,839 BTU | 45,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 3.5 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | 52% |
| 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 | 58 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 50 A breaker | 230 V, 45 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 26,000 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in |
| Weight | - | 211.6 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 | 2026-01 | 2026 |