Buying guide

Napoleon Essential 9600Q vs Premium 9600 vs Ultimate 9700

Short answer

All three are two-stage, high-efficiency Napoleon gas furnaces. The Essential 9600Q is the value choice with a multi-speed blower. The Premium 9600 adds variable-speed airflow, SureView and four-position Flexfit. The Ultimate 9700 is the flagship: up to 97% AFUE, UV-C, whisper-quiet positioning and a 15-year limited unit-replacement window.

The three offered furnace options

Good
Napoleon Essential 9600Q
Model WSX060T3AB-N
Accessible two-stage value with multi-speed ECM airflow.
View Essential 9600Q details
Better
Napoleon Premium 9600
Model WPV050T3AA-N
Variable-speed comfort, SureView and four-position Flexfit at up to 96% AFUE.
View Premium 9600 details
Best
Napoleon Ultimate 9700
Model WUV050T3AA-N
Flagship up-to-97% AFUE comfort with SureView, UV-C, whisper-quiet positioning, hybrid heat-pump compatibility and a longer 15-year limited unit-replacement window.
View Ultimate 9700 details

Side-by-side

Efficiency

Good: Up to 96% AFUE
Better: Up to 96% AFUE
Best: Up to 97% AFUE

Heat

Good: Two stage
Better: Two stage
Best: Two stage

Blower

Good: High-efficiency multi-speed ECM
Better: High-efficiency variable-speed ECM
Best: Variable-speed ECM technology

SureView burner window

Good: Not standard
Better: Standard
Best: Standard

Good: —
Better: Optional UV-V kit (not built in)
Best: UV-C technology

Installation orientation

Good: Upflow and horizontal (installer verifies)
Better: Four-position Flexfit
Best: Upflow and horizontal

Heat-pump hybrid

Good: —
Better: —
Best: Compatible (heat pump not included)

Napoleon limited warranty (registered)

Good: 10-year limited parts · lifetime limited heat exchanger · 10-year limited unit replacement for eligible heat-exchanger failure
Better: 10-year limited parts · lifetime limited heat exchanger · 10-year limited unit replacement for eligible heat-exchanger failure
Best: 10-year limited parts · lifetime limited heat exchanger · 15-year limited unit replacement for eligible heat-exchanger failure

For the original registered owner and spouse in an owner-occupied primary single-family residence, when registered online with Napoleon within 60 days of the original installation. Eligibility and complete terms apply. Napoleon’s manufacturer warranty covers eligible defective parts. Labour, diagnosis, service or repair charges, and freight are not included. Qualified installation, maintenance, proof of purchase and complete terms apply. The Ultimate 9700 UV-C bulb has 90-day limited coverage.

How to choose

Choose the Essential 9600Q if you want dependable two-stage heat at the lowest installed price.
Choose the Premium 9600 if you want smoother variable-speed airflow and more installation flexibility.
Choose the Ultimate 9700 if you want the flagship features and the longest unit-replacement window.

See what each costs installed in our furnace installation cost guide, or browse all products.

Frequently asked questions

Are any of these modulating furnaces?: No. All three offered furnace options are two-stage furnaces. They differ mainly in blower type, features and warranty length.
What does the Premium 9600 add over the Essential 9600Q?: The Premium 9600 steps up to a high-efficiency variable-speed ECM blower, adds a standard SureView burner window, includes four-position Flexfit installation orientation and offers an optional UV-V furnace kit. The right fit is confirmed at your in-home verification.
Do I need to register the furnace?: Yes. Full registered-owner coverage requires online registration with Napoleon within 60 days of the original installation. Eligibility and complete terms apply, and labour is not included in Napoleon’s coverage.

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The three offered furnace options