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 3.8. The TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU leads on efficiency, warranty and noise. The VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU wins on value. The VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU costs $546.73 less ($1,202.27 vs $1,749).
VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU
#5 in Above-GroundFull review
A cheap single-speed heat pump for above-ground or small in-ground pools up to about 16,000 gallons, for buyers who want the lowest price per BTU.
Amazon $1,202.27$1,202.27
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 TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU for efficiency (COP 6.5 at 80 °F air vs COP 6.2 at 80 °F air), warranty (5-year compressor, 2-year parts vs 1-year compressor, 1-year parts) and noise (51 dB(A) vs 54 dB(A)).
- Choose the VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU for value ($1,202 for 52,100 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) vs $1,749 for 52,200 BTU ($34 per 1,000 BTU)).
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 | VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 94 COP 6.5 at 80 °F air | 74 COP 6.2 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 56 COP 4.4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 49 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 73 $1,749 for 52,200 BTU ($34 per 1,000 BTU) | 100 $1,202 for 52,100 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 26 5-year compressor, 2-year parts | 0 1-year compressor, 1-year parts |
| Cold air 10% | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F | 100 heats in air down to 20 °F |
| Noise 10% | 75 51 dB(A) | 60 54 dB(A) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Beluga B50V 52,200 BTU | VEVOR VDPYCA-150 52,100 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 52,200 BTU | 52,100 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 27,000 BTU | 31,840 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 52% | 61% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 20 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 51 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 25 A breaker | 230 V |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 16,000 gal | Up to 15,851 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 39.4 × 15.7 × 26 in |
| Weight | - | 146 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | AIR.ai | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts | 1 yr compressor, 1 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. | 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. |
| Released | 2024-08 | - |