TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU
#2 in Above-GroundFull review
A low-cost inverter heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 16,000 gallons, for buyers who want app control and a longer season.
Amazon $1,749$1,749
The TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU costs $50 less ($1,749 vs $1,799).
TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU
#6 in Above-GroundFull review
A low-cost inverter heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 18,000 gallons, for buyers who want app control and a longer season.
Amazon $1,799$1,799
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.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every above-ground pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU | TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 94 COP 6.5 at 80 °F air | 50 no COP published at 80 °F air (neutral score used) |
| Cool weather 20% | 56 COP 4.4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 50 no rating published at 50 °F air (neutral score used) |
| Value 20% | 73 $1,749 for 52,200 BTU ($34 per 1,000 BTU) | 80 $1,799 for 58,004 BTU ($31 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 5 °F |
| Noise 10% | 75 51 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU | TURBRO Beluga B58V 58,004 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 52,200 BTU | 58,004 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.5 | - |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 27,000 BTU | - |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.4 | - |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | - |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | - |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 51 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 25 A breaker | 230 V, 20 A breaker |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 16,000 gal | Up to 18,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium tube |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 35.6 × 15.6 × 25.4 in |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | 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 | 2024-08 | - |