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BOREAL heat pump efficiency: 49 outdoor models compared

BOREAL has 49 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 129 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
49
AHRI certifications
129
Efficiency index
53%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (67 models)
Meet CEE 2025
87.8%
43 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 SEER2 (its typical model beats 59% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (41%).
  • 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 index67 models scored53%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F67 models scored43%Not ranked1.98
Capacity retention at 5°F67 models scored59%Not ranked79%
HSPF268 models scored41%Not ranked9.0
SEER268 models scored59%Not ranked19.0
EER268 models scored58%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F67 models scored56%Not ranked17,500 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of BOREAL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.8%43
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.8%43
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)6.1%3
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)87.8%43
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge6.1%3
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate61.2%30

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 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 tons865%56%34%81%
Ducted, 2 tons660%32%57%62%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1155%42%49%73%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons771%58%73%81%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2247%40%33%49%
Non-ducted, 2 tons649%27%31%53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons642%43%29%32%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons239%42%21%22%

Every BOREAL model in the market

BOREAL’s 68 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 14,508 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: 68 boreal 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 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
1ENX60HPJ132OABOREAL · Enermaxxwith ducted air handler ENX60HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OA4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.1010.554,00018.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC8215420683Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1
2ENX48HPJ132OABOREAL · Enermaxxwith ducted air handler ENX48HPJ132IA4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.048,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215420684Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons78.9
3MUL36HPJ132OABOREAL · Multi3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.1010.036,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3215424771Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2
4ENX36HPJ132OABOREAL · Enermaxxwith ducted air handler ENX36HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX36HPJ1R32OA3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.034,00018.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC8215420682Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9
5ENX24HPJ132OABOREAL · Enermaxxwith ducted air handler ENX24HPJ132IA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.025,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215420685Ducted, 2 tons76.2

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
1KUL09HPJ132OABOREAL · KULAwith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted90%2.149.222.014.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6215560267Ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.669.997.469.9
2ENX48HPJ132OABOREAL · Enermaxxwith ducted air handler ENX48HPJ132IAAlso listed as ENX60HPJ132OA, ARX60HPJ1R32OA4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215420684Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.178.987.478.9
3KUL09HPL132OABOREAL · Kulawith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPL132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPL132OA1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted95%1.8310.527.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215424783Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.763.194.363.1
4KUL09HPJ132OABOREAL · Kulawith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted90%1.8810.426.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6215424784Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.062.293.862.2
5ENXE60HPJ1R32OABOREAL · G Serieswith ducted air handler ENXE48HPJ1R32IAAlso listed as ARXE60HPJ1R32OA4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted75%2.189.520.011.7CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2217513445Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.972.982.873.5

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°FMUL36HPJ132OA2.10Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons88%215424771
Capacity retention at 5°FENX60HPJ132OA100%Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons94%215420683
HSPF2ENX60HPJ132OAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OA10.5Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons90%215420683
SEER2KUL18HPJ132OA22.5Ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%215560275
EER2KUL09HPJ132OAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA14.2Ducted, up to 1.5 tons97%215560267
Heating capacity at 5°FENX60HPJ132OAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OA54,000 Btu/hDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons98%215420683

All 49 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 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL09HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21556026783.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL09HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215560267
Ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX24HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX24HPJ132IA5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21542068573.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX24HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX24HPJ132IA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215420685
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX36HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX36HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX36HPJ1R32OA6 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21542068264.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRS36HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC36HPJ132IA10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215560257
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX60HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX60HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OA6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21542068383.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX48HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX48HPJ132IAAlso listed as ENX60HPJ132OA, ARX60HPJ1R32OA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215420684
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL09HPL132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPL132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPL132OA21 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21542478378.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL09HPL132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPL132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPL132OA22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424783
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL24HPJ132OA5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21542476972.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL24HPJ132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL24HPJ132IA5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424817
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL36HPJ132OA6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21542477170.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL30HPJ132OA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424770
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL42HPJ132OA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21542477267.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL42HPJ132OA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424772

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.
NOV24HPJ132OABOREAL · Novowith ductless indoor unit CAS24HPJ132IA2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.8070%9.022.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218445363
NOV12HPJ132OABOREAL · Novowith ductless indoor unit CON12HPJ132IA1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted1.9083%9.023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6218445361
NOV09HPJ132OABOREAL · Novowith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IA1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.1490%9.222.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6218445356
EMUL36HPJ132OABOREAL · 17 SEER MULTI3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.7571%7.817.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218394261
EMUL30HPJ132OABOREAL · 17 SEER MULTI2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.8065%8.017.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218394260

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