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
3.8/5
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.
- 70,730 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 6.9COP (80 °F air)
- 35,210 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Variable speedCompressor
- 5 °FRuns down to
- 1 yr compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,899.90
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Pros
- COP 6.9 at full output in 80 °F air, with Wi-Fi control through the Smart Life app
- Heats in air down to 5 °F and also cools
- Low price for a 70,000 BTU inverter
Cons
- Output halves in 50 °F air (about 35,200 BTU)
- Only a 12-month warranty, compressor included
- Gets fairly loud at full speed (63 dB(A) at 1 m)
The VEVOR VBPYCA family
Every VEVOR VBPYCA model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR VBPYCA-210 70,730 BTU (this one) | 70,730 BTU | 3.8/5 | $1,899.90 |
| VEVOR VBPYCA-250 93,390 BTU | 93,390 BTU | 3.8/5 | $2,189.90 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VBPYCA-210 |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 70,730 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.9 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 35,210 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.8 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 50% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Sound level | 63 dB(A) |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V |
| Water flow | 20 gpm minimum |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 19,812 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 45.9 × 17.7 × 30.5 in |
| Weight | 177 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| App | Smart Life |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 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. |
Alternatives in this pool size
TURBRO Beluga B75V 72,400 BTU
#3 in Above-GroundFull review
An inexpensive inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 21,000 gallons, for buyers who value low running costs and quiet operation over a long warranty.
Amazon $1,899$1,899
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
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