A large, low-priced inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 30,000 gallons, where its top discharge helps on a tight pad.
Amazon $3,099The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU leads on value. The Raypak Crosswind V 6550 Heat/Cool wins on warranty. The TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU costs $1,471 less ($3,099 vs $4,570).
The cooling version of Raypak’s mid-size Crosswind V, for average to large in-ground pools in hot climates that need chilling in summer.
Amazon $4,570Prices 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 B120V 116,000 BTU for value ($3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) vs $4,570 for 115,000 BTU ($40 per 1,000 BTU)).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind V 6550 Heat/Cool for warranty (7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-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 large pools pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | Raypak Crosswind V 6550 Heat/Cool |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 50 COP 4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 94 $3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) | 58 $4,570 for 115,000 BTU ($40 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 14 °F | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 10 64 dB(A) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | Raypak Crosswind V 6550 Heat/Cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 116,000 BTU | 115,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | - | 6 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 58,800 BTU | 72,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | - | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 51% | 63% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 14 °F | - |
| Defrost | Yes | - |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | - | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 40 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | - | 20 to 50 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 30,000 gal | Up to 22,689 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in |
| Weight | - | 292 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | AIR.ai | Raymote |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 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. | 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. |
| Released | 2026-01 | - |
