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BOREAL heat pump efficiency: 28 outdoor models compared

BOREAL has 28 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 48 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 BOREAL makes. BOREAL 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
28
AHRI certifications
48
Efficiency index
43%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (33 models)
Meet CEE 2025
71.4%
20 models

How BOREAL 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.
BOREAL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of BOREAL’s own modelsBOREAL is strongest on capacity retention at 5°F (its typical model beats 60% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (31%).
  • BOREAL
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BOREAL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of BOREAL’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index33 models scored43%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F33 models scored31%Not ranked1.81
Capacity retention at 5°F33 models scored60%Not ranked74%
HSPF234 models scored37%Not ranked8.5
SEER234 models scored44%Not ranked19.8
EER234 models scored42%Not ranked11.3
Heating capacity at 5°F33 models scored55%Not ranked13,300 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of BOREAL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)71.4%20
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)67.9%19
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)67.9%19
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate39.3%11

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
BOREAL’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
  • BOREAL (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 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 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 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 tons243%28%31%62%
Ducted, 2 tons253%21%56%56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons352%33%46%56%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons163%25%74%79%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1533%27%26%31%
Non-ducted, 2 tons346%28%39%47%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons856%44%45%51%

Every BOREAL model in the market

BOREAL’s 34 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
BOREAL models by size and ratingColoured: BOREAL · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • BOREAL models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 34 boreal 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 BOREAL 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 BOREAL 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
1MBRS24HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series2 tons23,200 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%2.1010.021,60021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174347Non-ducted, 2 tons76.1
2MBRS42HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted81%1.9210.032,40021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174350Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.7
3MBRS18HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.2110.013,60021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174346Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.1
4KULA09HPL1OBBOREAL · Pularwith ductless indoor unit KULA09HPL1IB1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%1.8710.09,90027.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213829841Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.1
5MBRS36HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.8210.032,40021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174349Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons63.8

All-around best

Top 5 BOREAL 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
1KULA09HPL1OBBOREAL · Pularwith ductless indoor unit KULA09HPL1IB1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%1.8710.027.014.6CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213829841Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.965.192.765.1
2MBRS24HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series2 tons23,200 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%2.1010.021.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174347Non-ducted, 2 tons71.576.166.876.1
3MBRS42HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted81%1.9210.021.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174350Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.273.766.773.7
4MBRS30HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%1.8410.021.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174348Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.263.475.063.4
5MBRS36HPJ1OEBOREAL · BRISA Multi-zone Series3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.8210.021.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3211174349Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons65.363.866.763.8

Best model on each rating

BOREAL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FMBRS18HPJ1OE2.21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89%211174346
Capacity retention at 5°FMBRS30HPJ1OE89%Ducted, 2.5–3 tons85%213829848
HSPF2MBRS30HPJ1OE10.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82%211174348
SEER2KULA09HPL1OB27.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95%213829841
EER2KULA09HPL1OB14.6Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89%213829841
Heating capacity at 5°FKULA18HPJ1OB14,500 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86%217464059

All 28 BOREAL models in Explore

BOREAL 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.
BOREAL: 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 tons37.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA12HPJ1OBwith ducted air handler BDUCT12HPJ1DA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21746405555.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA12HPJ1OBwith ducted air handler BDUCT12HPJ1DA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217464055
Ducted, 2 tons50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21382984760.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR36HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR24HPJ1IB2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208130264
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR36HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR36HPJ1IB4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20813026553.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS30HPJ1OE3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829848
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR60HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR48HPJ1IB1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20813026663.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR60HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR48HPJ1IB1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208130266
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS18HPJ1OE13 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21117434678.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA09HPL1OBwith ductless indoor unit KULA09HPL1IB15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829841
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21117434771.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211174347
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS42HPJ1OE7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21117435070.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS42HPJ1OE7 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211174350

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest BOREAL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified BOREAL outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
KULA18HPJ1OBBOREALwith ductless indoor unit BCAS18HPJ1CA1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.9381%8.519.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3217464059
KULA12HPJ1OBBOREALwith ductless indoor unit BCAS12HPJ1CA1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.9077%8.524.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3217464056
MBRS42HPJ1OEBOREAL3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.8081%9.018.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3213829855
MBRS36HPJ1OEBOREAL3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.8083%9.018.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3213829854
MBRS30HPJ1OEBOREAL2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.8083%9.018.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3213829853

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