VEVOR VBPYCA-310U 104,790 BTU
#5 in In-GroundFull review
A low-priced 100,000 BTU-class inverter for in-ground pools up to about 28,000 gallons, for buyers who want big output without a premium-brand price.
Amazon $2,501.91$2,501.91
3.3/5
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.
- 88,850 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5.7COP (80 °F air)
- 38,630 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Variable speedCompressor
- 5 °FRuns down to
- 1 yr compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,006.91
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Pros
- Nearly 89,000 BTU at full speed for about $2,000
- Square in-ground style cabinet with Wi-Fi app control and cooling
- Heats in air down to 5 °F
Cons
- Full-speed COP of 5.74 trails VEVOR’s own side-discharge models
- Only a 12-month warranty, compressor included
- Heavy at 259 lb
The VEVOR VBPYCA-U family
Every VEVOR VBPYCA-U model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR VBPYCA-260U 88,850 BTU (this one) | 88,850 BTU | 3.3/5 | $2,006.91 |
| VEVOR VBPYCA-310U 104,790 BTU | 104,790 BTU | 3.4/5 | $2,501.91 |
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-260U |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 88,850 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 38,630 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.5 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 43% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V |
| Water flow | 25 gpm minimum |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 22,454 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 31.8 × 29.6 × 37.6 in |
| Weight | 259 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. |
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