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ACC vs Satori heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ACC scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. ACC has 4 outdoor models, Satori has 4 outdoor models. ACC and Satori have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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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.
ACC and Satori 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, ACC scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • ACC
  • Satori
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ACCSatori

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingACCSatori
Efficiency index55% (higher)median —48% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F67% (higher)median 2.0823% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F77% (higher)median 59%38% (higher)median 67%
HSPF255% (higher)median 8.635% (higher)median 9.0
SEER232%median 15.345%median 21.0
EER212%median 8.646%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F79% (higher)median 35,600 Btu/h47% (higher)median 11,900 Btu/h
Outdoor models44
AHRI certifications54

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardACCSatori
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models75%3 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models75%3 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)0%0 models25%1 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models0%0 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 · 0 groups where both have models
  • ACC
  • Satori
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 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 modelsmedian

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeACCSatori
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index —None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index —None
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 55%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index —None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone3 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone1 · index 47%

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 typeACCCold-climate score, best modelSatoriCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)STR-H121S/US1with ductless indoor unit STR-H121S/US11 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215406534
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class

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 typeACCAll-around score, best modelSatoriAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up54.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH603E18MCAAwith ducted air handler MST363E18ADAA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203991110No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class48.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)STR-H182S/US1with ductless indoor unit STR-H182S/US12 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215406535
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class46.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)STR-H242S/US1with ductless indoor unit STR-H242S/US11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215406536
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)No models in this size class

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
RatingACCSatori
COP at 5°Fbeats 67% · 2.08MSH603E18MCAADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 26% · 1.80STR-H242S/US1Non-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 73% · 59%MSH603E18MCAADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 53% · 73%STR-H121S/US1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 80% · 9.3MSH483E18MCAADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 48% · 9.0STR-H242S/US1Non-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 54% · 15.4MSH603E18MCAADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 62% · 22.0STR-H121S/US1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 16% · 9.0MSH603E18MCAADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 68% · 13.0STR-H182S/US1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 78% · 35,600 Btu/hMSH603E18MCAADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 66% · 11,900 Btu/hSTR-H182S/US1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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