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AURUS heat pump efficiency: 12 outdoor models compared

AURUS has 12 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 12 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 AURUS makes. AURUS 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
12
AHRI certifications
12
Efficiency index
35%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (9 models)
Meet CEE 2025
50%
6 models

How AURUS 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.
AURUS against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of AURUS’s own modelsAURUS is strongest on heating capacity at 5°F (its typical model beats 49% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (15%).
  • AURUS
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AURUS

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of AURUS’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index9 models scored35%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F9 models scored36%Not ranked1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F9 models scored40%Not ranked69%
HSPF212 models scored30%Not ranked8.5
SEER212 models scored41%Not ranked19.0
EER212 models scored15%Not ranked10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F9 models scored49%Not ranked15,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of AURUS’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%6
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)41.7%5
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)33.3%4
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
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.
AURUS’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
  • AURUS (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, 2 tons148%63%68%58%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons163%75%84%78%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons251%38%64%81%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons620%22%9%23%
Non-ducted, 2 tons225%26%12%26%

Every AURUS model in the market

AURUS’s 12 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
AURUS models by size and ratingColoured: AURUS · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • AURUS models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 12 aurus models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 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 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top AURUS 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 3 AURUS 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
1ARU-H36CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H36AH/INVS-US3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted76%2.059.526,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1208842391Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.1
2ARU-H24CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H24AH/INVS-US2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Ducted77%2.059.016,90016.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1208842390Ducted, 2 tons61.7
3ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2Also listed as ARU-H12A2/INVL-US21 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted70%1.808.58,60019.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210610103Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons28.4

All-around best

Top 5 AURUS 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
1ARU-H36CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H36AH/INVS-US3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted76%2.059.518.010.1CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1208842391Ducted, 2.5–3 tons63.275.151.375.1
2ARU-H48CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H48AH/INVS-US4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted69%1.908.517.510.1CEE 25CEE 261208842392Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons57.156.058.1Not a pick
3ARU-H24CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H24AH/INVS-US2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Ducted77%2.059.016.510.1CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1208842390Ducted, 2 tons48.461.735.061.7
4ARU-H60CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H60AH/INVS-US4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted61%1.868.517.08.3None1208842393Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons45.147.343.0Not a pick
5ARU-H24A2/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H24A2/INVL-US22 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted61%1.808.519.010.0CEE 251210610106Non-ducted, 2 tons24.819.130.5Not a pick

Best model on each rating

AURUS’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FARU-H36CD/INVS-US2.05Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75%208842391
Capacity retention at 5°FARU-H36CD/INVS-US76%Ducted, 2.5–3 tons63%208842391
HSPF2ARU-H36CD/INVS-US9.5Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83%208842391
SEER2ARU-H48CD/INVS-US17.5Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82%208842392
EER2ARU-H48CD/INVS-US10.1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons29%208842392
Heating capacity at 5°FARU-H36CD/INVS-US26,000 Btu/hDucted, 2.5–3 tons64%208842391

All 12 AURUS models in Explore

AURUS 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.
AURUS: 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, 2 tons61.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H24CD/INVS-USwith ducted air handler ARU-H24AH/INVS-US1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20884239048.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H24CD/INVS-USwith ducted air handler ARU-H24AH/INVS-US1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208842390
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H36CD/INVS-USwith ducted air handler ARU-H36AH/INVS-US1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20884239163.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H36CD/INVS-USwith ducted air handler ARU-H36AH/INVS-US1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208842391
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H48CD/INVS-USwith ducted air handler ARU-H48AH/INVS-US2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208842392
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons28.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2with ductless indoor unit ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2Also listed as ARU-H12A2/INVL-US22 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21061010323.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2with ductless indoor unit ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2Also listed as ARU-H12A2/INVL-US24 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210610103
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)24.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ARU-H24A2/INVL-US2with ductless indoor unit ARU-H24A2/INVL-US21 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210610106

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest AURUS certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified AURUS outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
ARU-H24A2/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H24A2/INVL-US22 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8061%8.519.0CEE 251210610106
ARU-H18A2/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H18A2/INVL-US21.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8059%8.519.0None1210610105
ARU-H12A2/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H12A2/INVL-US21 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8070%8.519.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210610104
ARU-H12A1/INVL-US2AURUSwith ductless indoor unit ARU-H12A1/INVL-US21 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8070%8.519.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210610103
ARU-H60CD/INVS-USAURUSwith ducted air handler ARU-H60AH/INVS-US4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8661%8.517.0None1208842393

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AURUS includes these brand names as listed in AHRI: AURUS. Standards are checked against published thresholds; program rules beyond ratings are not checked.