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APOWER heat pump efficiency: 19 outdoor models compared

APOWER has 19 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 55 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes APOWER makes. APOWER has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
19
AHRI certifications
55
Efficiency index
58%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (30 models)
Meet CEE 2025
89.5%
17 models

How APOWER compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
APOWER against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of APOWER’s own modelsAPOWER is strongest on EER2 (its typical model beats 67% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (43%).
  • APOWER
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
APOWER

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of APOWER’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index30 models scored58%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F30 models scored49%Not ranked2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F30 models scored65%Not ranked90%
HSPF230 models scored43%Not ranked9.2
SEER230 models scored61%Not ranked21.0
EER230 models scored67%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F30 models scored62%Not ranked14,600 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of APOWER’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)89.5%17
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)89.5%17
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)15.8%3
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)94.7%18
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge15.8%3
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
APOWER’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • APOWER (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons572%59%39%89%
Ducted, 2 tons264%40%60%55%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons461%32%48%76%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons274%55%71%80%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons945%42%30%46%
Non-ducted, 2 tons355%28%51%57%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons460%79%47%45%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons168%82%40%43%

Every APOWER model in the market

APOWER’s 30 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
APOWER models by size and ratingColoured: APOWER · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • APOWER models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 30 apower models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top APOWER models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 APOWER cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1APFH60HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF60HP230VAI-R324.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.1010.554,00018.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE2217655831Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1
2AP5M36HP230VMOAPOWERAlso listed as AP4M36HP230VMO3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.1010.036,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3215832441Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2
3APFH36HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF36HP230VAI-R323 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.034,00018.2CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217655829Ducted, 2 tons76.9
4AP24HP230VBOAPOWERwith ducted air handler APDE09HP230VAIAlso listed as AP09HP230VBO1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted90%2.149.29,50022.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel5215832423Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.9
5AP4M30HP230VMOAPOWER2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%2.0710.027,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3215832438Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.8

All-around best

Top 5 APOWER models on the all-around score across sizes. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1AP24HP230VBOAPOWERwith ducted air handler APDE09HP230VAIAlso listed as AP09HP230VBO1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted90%2.149.222.014.2CEE 25CEE 26Xcel5215832423Ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.669.997.469.9
2APFH60HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF48HP230VAI-R324 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE2217655830Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.178.987.385.1
3AP09HP230VBOAPOWERwith ductless indoor unit AP09HP230VBI1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.8810.426.015.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel6215832408Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.062.293.862.2
4AP18HP230VBOAPOWERwith ducted air handler APDE18HP230VAI1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted83%1.909.022.514.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel6215832425Ducted, up to 1.5 tons72.547.697.447.6
5APFH36HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF24HP230VAI-R322 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted96%2.0010.018.012.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217655828Ducted, 2 tons72.474.969.976.9

Best model on each rating

APOWER’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FAP5M36HP230VMOAlso listed as AP4M36HP230VMO2.10Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons88%215832441
Capacity retention at 5°FAPFH60HP230VAO-R32100%Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons94%217655830
HSPF2APFH60HP230VAO-R3210.5Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons90%217655831
SEER2AP18HP230VBO22.5Ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%215832425
EER2AP24HP230VBOAlso listed as AP09HP230VBO14.2Ducted, up to 1.5 tons97%215832423
Heating capacity at 5°FAPFH60HP230VAO-R3254,000 Btu/hDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons98%217655831

All 19 APOWER models in Explore

APOWER size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
APOWER: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP24HP230VBOwith ducted air handler APDE09HP230VAIAlso listed as AP09HP230VBO5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21583242383.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP24HP230VBOwith ducted air handler APDE09HP230VAIAlso listed as AP09HP230VBO5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832423
Ducted, 2 tons49.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP3M24HP230VMO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21583243672.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)APFH36HP230VAO-R32with ducted air handler APF24HP230VAI-R322 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217655828
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)APFH36HP230VAO-R32with ducted air handler APF36HP230VAI-R325 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21765582964.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP36HP230VAOwith ducted air handler AP36HP230VDAI4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832432
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)APFH60HP230VAO-R32with ducted air handler APF60HP230VAI-R322 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21765583183.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)APFH60HP230VAO-R32with ducted air handler APF48HP230VAI-R322 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217655830
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP09HP230VBOwith ductless indoor unit AP09HP230VBI9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21583240878.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP09HP230VBOwith ductless indoor unit AP09HP230VBI9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832408
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP3M24HP230VMO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21583243572.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP24HP230VBOwith ductless indoor unit AP24HP230VBI3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832411
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP5M36HP230VMOAlso listed as AP4M36HP230VMO4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21583244170.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP4M30HP230VMO4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832438
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP5M42HP230VMO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21583244467.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AP5M42HP230VMO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215832444

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest APOWER certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified APOWER outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
APFH60HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF60HP230VAI-R324.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.10100%10.518.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE2217655831
APFH36HP230VAO-R32APOWER · E Serieswith ducted air handler APF36HP230VAI-R323 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.00100%10.018.2CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217655829
AP12HP230VBOAPOWERwith ducted air handler APDE12HP230VAI1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.9088%9.021.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel5216441676
AP09HP230VBOAPOWERwith ducted air handler APDE09HP230VAI1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.1490%9.222.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel6216441675
AP4M36HP230VMOAPOWER3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.8494%9.019.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216441122

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