Raypak Crosswind V 8550
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
Raypak’s largest Crosswind V, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos, at a low price per BTU for a single-speed unit.
Amazon $4,450$4,450
The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 leads on warranty. The TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU wins on value. The TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU costs $651 less ($3,799 vs $4,450).
TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU
#4 in Large PoolsFull review
A big, inexpensive inverter heat pump for large in-ground pools, for owners who need output and app control more than a long warranty.
Amazon $3,799$3,799
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 Raypak Crosswind V 8550 for warranty (7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor vs 5-year compressor, 2-year parts).
- Choose the TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU for value ($3,799 for 143,450 BTU ($26 per 1,000 BTU) vs $4,450 for 138,000 BTU ($32 per 1,000 BTU)).
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 | Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) |
| Cool weather 20% | 65 COP 4.2 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 77 $4,450 for 138,000 BTU ($32 per 1,000 BTU) | 95 $3,799 for 143,450 BTU ($26 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 100 heats in air down to 14 °F |
| Noise 10% | 10 64 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | TURBRO Beluga B160V 143,450 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 138,000 BTU | 143,450 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6 | - |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 87,000 BTU | 72,500 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.2 | - |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% | 51% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Single speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 14 °F |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | No | Yes |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 50 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm | - |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 27,311 gal | Up to 40,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium tube |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in | - |
| Weight | 330 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Raymote | AIR.ai |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts |
| Warranty terms | 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. | 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. |
| Also sold as | Rheem Crosswind V | - |
| Released | - | 2026-01 |