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      3.5-ton central heat pump · IDS Ultra

      Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E

      Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #13 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,246 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 85%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 43%
      Heat at 5°F
      55,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 58%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 55,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandBosch
      Also sold asMidea
      Outdoor unit modelBOVB-60MTB-M19E
      SeriesIDS Ultra
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 1, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 15.2-19.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.2-12.0
      Cooling capacity42,500-53,500 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F45,500-55,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F45,500-55,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F40,500-55,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BIVB-60MCB-M19X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups25 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      BIVB-60MCB-M19X · cold climate-19.011.710.055,000217895365
      BIVA-48MCB-M19X · cold climate-19.012.010.048,500217895367
      BIVA-60MCB-M19X · cold climate-19.011.710.055,000217895376
      BIVB-48MCB-M19X · cold climate-19.012.010.048,500217895311
      BMAC4860DBTA · cold climateBGH96M120D5C18.011.79.548,000217895294
      BMAC4860CBTA · cold climateBGH96M100C5C18.011.79.548,000217895295
      BMAC4860DBTA · cold climateBGH97M120D5A18.011.79.548,000217895318
      BMAC4860DBTA · cold climateBGH96M100D5C18.011.79.548,000217895293
      BMAC4860CBTA · cold climateBGH97M100C5A18.011.79.548,000217895319
      BMAC4860DBTA · cold climateBGH97M100D5A18.011.79.548,000217895317
      BMAC4248DBTA · cold climateBGH96M120D5C17.011.79.544,000217895292
      BMAC4248DBTA · cold climateBGH97M120D5A17.011.79.544,000217895316
      BMAC4248CBTA · cold climateBGH96M100C5C16.511.79.543,000217895290
      BMAC4248DBTA · cold climateBGH96M100D5C16.511.79.543,000217895291
      BMAC4248CBTA · cold climateBGH97M100C5A16.511.79.543,000217895314
      BMAC4248DBTA · cold climateBGH97M100D5A16.511.79.543,000217895315
      BMAC4248BBTA · cold climateBGH96M080B3C16.011.79.540,500217895288
      BMAC4248CBTA · cold climateBGH96M080C4C16.011.79.540,500217895289
      BMAC4248BBTA · cold climateBGH97M080B3A16.011.79.540,500217895312
      BMAC4248CBTA · cold climateBGH97M080C4A16.011.79.540,500217895313
      BMAC4248CBTA · cold climate-15.211.78.540,500217895361
      BMAC4248DBTA · cold climate-15.211.78.540,500217895362
      BMAC4860CBTA · cold climate-15.211.28.547,000217895363
      BMAC4860DBTA · cold climate-15.211.28.547,000217895364
      BMAC4248BBTA · cold climate-15.211.28.540,500217895360
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,101-$2,989

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E?
      The Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 25 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.
      Is the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 55,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,101-$2,989 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,364 in Phoenix and $2,502 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E the same as the Midea MOVC-60HDN10-M20G?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
      Which indoor units work with the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E?
      ENERGY STAR lists 25 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BIVB-60MCB-M19X, BIVA-48MCB-M19X, BIVA-60MCB-M19X.
      What refrigerant does the Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,356/yrYou save $987/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Bosch BOVB-60MTB-M19E
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,356
      Current system, per year
      $2,344
      You save per year
      $987
      Payback
      16.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$6,628

      Cooling $824Heating $532Electricity used: 8,478 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $448

      Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of September 1, 2026. How we use the data.