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Samsung heat pump efficiency: 55 outdoor models compared

Samsung has 55 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 158 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 Samsung makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
55
AHRI certifications
158
Efficiency index
62%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (85 models)
Meet CEE 2025
85.5%
47 models

How Samsung 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.
Samsung against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Samsung’s own modelsSamsung is strongest on capacity retention at 5°F (its typical model beats 84% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (48%).
  • Samsung
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Samsung

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Samsung’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index85 models scored62%6th of 27—
COP at 5°F85 models scored48%20th of 271.98
Capacity retention at 5°F85 models scored84%1st of 27100%
HSPF285 models scored55%11th of 279.1
SEER285 models scored64%4th of 2720.0
EER285 models scored58%7th of 2712.5
Heating capacity at 5°F85 models scored78%1st of 2727,500 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Samsung’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)85.5%47
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)83.6%46
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)9.1%5
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)89.1%49
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge9.1%5
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate9.1%5

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Samsung’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
  • Samsung (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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 tons453%18%37%66%
Ducted, 2 tons761%22%59%81%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1364%45%56%78%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons958%46%66%81%
Ducted, 5 tons and up265%30%99%81%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1864%64%47%54%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1163%38%55%54%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1270%66%56%67%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons753%59%51%45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up238%8%42%11%

Every Samsung model in the market

Samsung’s 85 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Samsung models by size and ratingColoured: Samsung · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Samsung models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 85 samsung 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.
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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 Samsung 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 Samsung 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
1AR09CSDABWKXSAMSUNG · WindFree™ 3.0 (RAC)with ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted133%2.2510.512,00024.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1210445757Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.1
2AC060BXUPCHSAMSUNGwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E44.5 tons56,500 Btu/h · Ducted102%2.349.054,00017.5CEE AdvDOEES CC4213350966Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4
3AJ036CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted108%2.049.536,60021.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213353370Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1
4AR09CSDACWKXSAMSUNG · Max Heat 3.0 (RAC)with ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted91%2.3010.510,00024.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210445758Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.4
5AR15CSDACWKXSAMSUNG · Max Heat 3.0 (RAC)with ductless indoor unit AR15CSDABWKN1.5 tons15,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted136%2.0010.820,40021.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210436265Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.4

All-around best

Top 5 Samsung 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
1AR09CSDABWKXSAMSUNG · WindFree™ 3.0 (RAC)with ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted133%2.2510.524.515.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE1210445757Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.390.190.690.1
2AJ020CXS3CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2 tons21,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted105%1.9510.523.015.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213353367Non-ducted, 2 tons90.281.998.681.9
3AJ024CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2 tons25,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%1.8510.423.014.6CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213353368Non-ducted, 2 tons87.175.698.575.6
4AR09CSDACWKXSAMSUNG · Max Heat 3.0 (RAC)with ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted91%2.3010.524.515.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1210445758Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87.083.490.683.4
5AJ030CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted101%1.819.520.013.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213353373Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.872.295.472.2

Best model on each rating

Samsung’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FAC036BXADCH2.17Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons94%207462390
Capacity retention at 5°FAC018BXADCH146%Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%207462388
HSPF2AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR9.5Ducted, 5 tons and up99%10147096
SEER2AJ020CXS3CH23.0Non-ducted, 2 tons96%213353367
EER2AJ020CXS3CH15.0Non-ducted, 2 tons100%213353367
Heating capacity at 5°FAC018BXADCH26,200 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%207462388

All 55 Samsung models in Explore

Samsung 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.
Samsung: 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 tons53.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20746544074.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207465440
Ducted, 2 tons70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC024BXUPCHwith ducted air handler AFM354+TDR7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21215056680.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353371
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC036BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36G413 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21259050683.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ030CXS4CH13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353373
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E48 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21335096666.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E49 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350966
Ducted, 5 tons and up75.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 1014709664.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10147096
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21044575790.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210445757
Non-ducted, 2 tons81.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21335336790.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353367
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ036CXS4CH12 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21335337082.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC030BXSCCHwith ductless indoor unit AC030BN4DCH12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207698065
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons71.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM053NXMDCRAlso listed as AM053TXMDCH6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20208381068.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM048NXMDCR7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202057118
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up46.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 1014709737.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10147097

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Samsung certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Samsung outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
AJ036CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.78105%9.020.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213372420
AJ030CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.81101%9.921.3CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213372419
AJ024CXS4CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2 tons25,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.83100%9.921.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213372418
AJ020CXS3CHSAMSUNG · FJM Max Heat2 tons21,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)1.89105%10.021.8CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3213372417
AC060BXUPCHSAMSUNGwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E44.5 tons56,500 Btu/h · Ducted2.34102%9.017.5CEE AdvDOEES CC4213350966

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