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.
Amazon $2,699$2,699
The TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU rates 3.7 among in-ground pool heat pumps; the TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU rates 3.5 among large pools ones. The TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU costs $400 less ($2,699 vs $3,099).
TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU
#5 in Large PoolsFull review
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 $3,099$3,099
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool size classes (in-ground and large pools), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU | TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 COP 6.8 at 80 °F air | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) |
| Cool weather 20% | 15 COP 3.5 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 36 51% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 90 $2,699 for 96,901 BTU ($28 per 1,000 BTU) | 94 $3,099 for 116,000 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F | 100 heats in air down to 14 °F |
| Noise 10% | 40 58 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B100V 96,900 BTU | TURBRO Beluga B120V 116,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 96,901 BTU | 116,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.8 | - |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 50,839 BTU | 58,800 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 3.5 | - |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | 51% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 14 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 58 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 50 A breaker | 230 V, 40 A breaker |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 26,000 gal | Up to 30,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium tube |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | AIR.ai | AIR.ai |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts |
| 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. | 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. |
| Released | 2026-01 | 2026-01 |