VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU
#4 in Above-GroundFull review
A cheap inverter heat pump for above-ground or in-ground pools up to about 20,000 gallons, for buyers who put price first and can live with a one-year warranty.
Amazon $1,899.90$1,899.90
The VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU rates 3.8 among above-ground pool heat pumps; the VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU rates 3.3 among in-ground ones. The VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU costs $107.01 less ($1,899.90 vs $2,006.91).
VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU
#7 in In-GroundFull review
A budget inverter heat pump in a traditional in-ground cabinet for pools up to about 22,000 gallons, for buyers who put price first.
Amazon $2,006.91$2,006.91
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 (above-ground and in-ground), 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 | VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU | VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 COP 6.9 at 80 °F air | 46 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 60 COP 4.8 and 50% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 50 COP 4.5 and 43% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 93 $1,900 for 70,730 BTU ($27 per 1,000 BTU) | 100 $2,007 for 88,850 BTU ($23 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year compressor, 1-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 5 °F |
| Noise 10% | 15 63 dB(A) | 10 64 dB(A) |
Specifications
| VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU | VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 70,730 BTU | 88,850 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 35,210 BTU | 38,630 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 50% | 43% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Sound level | 63 dB(A) | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V | 230 V |
| Water flow | 20 gpm minimum | 25 gpm minimum |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 19,812 gal | Up to 22,454 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 45.9 × 17.7 × 30.5 in | 31.8 × 29.6 × 37.6 in |
| Weight | 177 lb | 259 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Smart Life | Smart Life |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr compressor, 1 yr parts | 1 yr compressor, 1 yr parts |
| Warranty terms | 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. | 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. |