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.

AI AIR CONDITIONING and AireForce 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, AI AIR CONDITIONING scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

AI AIR CONDITIONING
AireForce
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	AI AIR CONDITIONING	AireForce
Efficiency index	62% (higher)median —	41% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	62% (higher)median 2.00	33% (higher)median 1.81
Capacity retention at 5°F	62% (higher)median 82%	43% (higher)median 70%
HSPF2	74% (higher)median 10.0	37% (higher)median 8.5
SEER2	62% (higher)median 19.5	43% (higher)median 17.0
EER2	57% (higher)median 12.0	47% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F	64% (higher)median 20,600 Btu/h	43% (higher)median 18,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models	55	54
AHRI certifications	189	187

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	AI AIR CONDITIONING	AireForce
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	89.1%49 models	51.9%28 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	89.1%49 models	50%27 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.6%2 models	3.7%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	80%44 models	48.1%26 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.6%2 models	3.7%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	81.8%45 models	22.2%12 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 · 8 groups where both have models

AI AIR CONDITIONING
AireForce
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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	AI AIR CONDITIONING	AireForce
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	11 · index 77%	4 · index 34%
Ducted, 2 tons	5 · index 68%	7 · index 34%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	13 · index 63%	11 · index 33%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	12 · index 66%	15 · index 36%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 65%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	20 · index 66%	10 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	4 · index 55%	4 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 49%	7 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	7 · index 42%	1 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 27%	None

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	AI AIR CONDITIONINGCold-climate score, best model	AireForceCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-06N2-M1Hwith ducted air handler AL-06N2-M110 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 215866781	49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC-18-HP-E-32with ducted air handler AC-18-AH-E-322 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218729450
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-24N2-M1Hwith ducted air handler AH-24N2-M15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215866788	49.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24FMK3IH2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 215746287
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASO25-36N2-M2Hwith ducted air handler AH-36N2-M19 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 215866789	76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD36MSK3IH3 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 217138199
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A6MO23-48N2-M1H12 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215866825	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD60MSK3IH4 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 217138201
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-06N2-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit A1C-06N2-M115 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 215866777	64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC-18Z-E-M210 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218729434
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-24N2-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit AC-24N2-M14 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215866774	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24FMK3IH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215746281
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASO25-36N2-M2Hwith ductless indoor unit AF-36N2-M16 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215866797	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH36FMK3IH7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 215746283
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A6MO23-55N2-M1H6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 215866829	66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 215746284
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None 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 type	AI AIR CONDITIONINGAll-around score, best model	AireForceAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-06N2-M1Hwith ducted air handler AL-06N2-M111 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866781	48.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH18FMK3IH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215746285
Ducted, 2 tons	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO24-24N2-M1with ducted air handler AH-24N2-M15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866759	72.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD24MSK3IH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217138198
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A5MO23-36N2-M1H13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866822	61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH30FMK3IH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215746288
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A6MO21-48N2-M112 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866810	83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD48MSK3IH15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217138200
Ducted, 5 tons and up	65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASO24-60N2-M2with ducted air handler AH-60N2-M12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866762	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO25-06N2-M1Hwith ductless indoor unit AW25-06N2-M119 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866734	78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH09PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH09PUK3IH10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216011727
Non-ducted, 2 tons	74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AO24-24N2-M1with ductless indoor unit AW25-24N2-M14 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866733	72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH24PUK3IH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216011731
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)A5MO23-36N2-M1H8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866821	70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH30FMK3IH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215746282
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)A6MO23-55N2-M1H7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866827	67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215746284
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)A6MO21-60N2-M11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866812	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
Rating	AI AIR CONDITIONING	AireForce
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.51AO24-12N2-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 88% · 2.10DXH36FMK3IHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%AO35-06N2-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 94% · 100%UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.6AO35-06N2-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 90% · 10.5UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0AO35-06N2-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 26.0DXH24PSK3IHNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 17.4AO35-06N2-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 94% · 13.0DXH42FMK3IHNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hAO35-18N2-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 54,000 Btu/hUXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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