VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU
#7 in In-GroundFull review
A budget inverter heat pump in a traditional in-ground cabinet for pools up to about 22,000 gallons, for buyers who put price first.
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The VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU leads on cool weather. The Raypak Crosswind 90K wins on 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 VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU for cool weather (COP 4.5 and 43% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind 90K for warranty (3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor vs 1-year compressor, 1-year parts) and noise (56 dB(A) vs 64 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 | VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 90K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 46 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 50 COP 4.5 and 43% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 29 COP 4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 100 $2,007 for 88,850 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year compressor, 1-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% | 10 64 dB(A) | 50 56 dB(A) |
Specifications
| VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU | Raypak Crosswind 90K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 88,850 BTU | 86,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 38,630 BTU | 45,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.5 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 43% | 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 | 64 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V | 230 V, 45 A breaker |
| Water flow | 25 gpm minimum | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 22,454 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 31.8 × 29.6 × 37.6 in | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in |
| Weight | 259 lb | 211.6 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Smart Life | Raymote |
| Automation compatibility | - | Poolside Tech Attendant |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr compressor, 1 yr parts | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | VEVOR's store-wide standard 12-month manufacturer's warranty (free repair of defects); no separate compressor or heat exchanger term. Paid protection plans add 1 to 3 years. Labor 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 |