Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.

1HVAC and Durastar on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, 1HVAC scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

1HVAC
Durastar
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	1HVAC	Durastar
Efficiency index	61% (higher)median —	53% (higher)median — · 15th ranked
COP at 5°F	57%median 2.00	64%median 2.10 · 4th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	59% (higher)median 78%	51% (higher)median 70% · 15th ranked
HSPF2	71% (higher)median 10.0	54% (higher)median 7.8 · 13th ranked
SEER2	64% (higher)median 19.8	47% (higher)median 15.2 · 19th ranked
EER2	55% (higher)median 12.0	47% (higher)median 10.8 · 18th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	62% (higher)median 21,000 Btu/h	53% (higher)median 19,600 Btu/h · 15th ranked
Outdoor models	70	67
AHRI certifications	166	913

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	1HVAC	Durastar
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	87.1%61 models	53.7%36 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	85.7%60 models	52.2%35 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	4.3%3 models	4.5%3 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	74.3%52 models	47.8%32 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	4.3%3 models	4.5%3 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	77.1%54 models	49.3%33 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.

Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 10 groups where both have models

1HVAC
Durastar
All models of the group

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	1HVAC	Durastar
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	8 · index 75%	15 · index 64%
Ducted, 2 tons	8 · index 65%	10 · index 45%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	12 · index 65%	16 · index 44%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	17 · index 65%	17 · index 50%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 63%	6 · index 41%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	22 · index 59%	11 · index 66%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	6 · index 53%	3 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	9 · index 48%	4 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 53%	3 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 59%	1 · index 27%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). 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.
Size and duct type	1HVACCold-climate score, best model	DurastarCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-18-HPDwith ducted air handler ACIQ-18W-WMB7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 216980821	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DRA1H06S2Awith ducted air handler DRADL0612F2A10 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 215359244
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Cwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MC8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 216032281	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA1H24S2Awith ducted air handler DRADH24F2A5 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 215359268
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Cwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MC11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 216032282	82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA5H36M2A6 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 215359222
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-60-HP32with ducted air handler ACIQ-60-AH3217 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215387237	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA6H48M2A9 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215415533
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 6 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MD14 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 216032267	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA1H06S2Awith ductless indoor unit DRAL0612F2A11 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 215359243
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24CC-HH-MC4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216032275	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA1H24S2Awith ductless indoor unit DRAC24F2A3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215359266
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-36FM-HH-MD6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216032289	72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA5H36M2A4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215359223
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216032306	69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA6H55M2A3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215415537
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. 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.
Size and duct type	1HVACAll-around score, best model	DurastarAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230Cwith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MC8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032278	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DRA1H06S2Awith ducted air handler DRADL0612F2A14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359244
Ducted, 2 tons	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Cwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MC8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032281	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DRA1U24S2Awith ducted air handler DRADH24F2A11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359293
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032302	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA5H36M2A13 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359222
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ES-48Z-M6C17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032320	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA6U48M2A15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215415539
Ducted, 5 tons and up	62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ES-55Z-M6C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032323	64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DRA6U60M2A5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359213
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MD22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032267	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA1H06S2Awith ductless indoor unit DRAW06F2A11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359242
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MD6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032271	74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA1U24S2Awith ductless indoor unit DRAW24F2A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359290
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032301	66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA5H36M2A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359221
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6C6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032304	62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA6H55M2A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215415535
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ES-55Z-M6C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032322	32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DRA6U60M2A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215359212

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.

Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
Rating	1HVAC	Durastar
COP at 5°F	beats 98% · 2.44EZ-18ZPL-HP230BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 2.51DRA1U12S2ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 98% · 126%ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 126%DRA1H09S2ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 99% · 14.8ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 11.0DRA6H48M2ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 97% · 25.0ES-27Z-M4CNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 96% · 20.4DRA6H48M2ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 14.4DRA1H06S2ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hACIQ-18-HPDDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hDRA1H18S2ADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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