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.
Amazon $2,006.91$2,006.91
The VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU leads on value. The Raypak Crosswind V 4550 wins on warranty. The VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU costs $2,093.09 less ($2,006.91 vs $4,100).
Raypak Crosswind V 4550
#9 in In-GroundFull review
Raypak’s smallest Crosswind V, for in-ground pools up to about 17,000 gallons, with a long parts warranty and built-in app control.
Amazon $4,100$4,100
Prices 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 value ($2,007 for 88,850 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) vs $4,100 for 85,000 BTU ($48 per 1,000 BTU)).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind V 4550 for warranty (7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor vs 1-year compressor, 1-year parts).
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 V 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 46 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air | 50 COP 5.8 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 50 COP 4.5 and 43% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 56 COP 4 and 66% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 100 $2,007 for 88,850 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) | 40 $4,100 for 85,000 BTU ($48 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year compressor, 1-year parts | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-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) | 10 64 dB(A) |
Specifications
| VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU | Raypak Crosswind V 4550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 88,850 BTU | 85,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 38,630 BTU | 56,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.5 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 43% | 66% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | - |
| Heat and cool | Yes | No |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V | 230 V, 50 A breaker |
| Water flow | 25 gpm minimum | 20 to 40 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 22,454 gal | Up to 16,807 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 31.8 × 29.6 × 37.6 in | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in |
| Weight | 259 lb | 260 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Smart Life | Raymote |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr compressor, 1 yr parts | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 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. | 7 years parts, 2 years labor; titanium tube of the heat exchanger 10 years parts (2 years labor). Single-family residential only; any other installation gets 1 year parts and labor. Contiguous 48 states. |