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AIRTEMP vs Bosch heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Bosch scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. AIRTEMP has 47 outdoor models, Bosch has 47 outdoor models. AIRTEMP has no QMID on file and is 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.
AIRTEMP and Bosch 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, Bosch scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • AIRTEMP
  • Bosch
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIRTEMPBosch

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingAIRTEMPBosch
Efficiency index36%median —62%median — · 3rd ranked
COP at 5°F25%median 1.7563%median 2.10 · 5th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F37%median 51%62%median 75% · 4th ranked
HSPF230%median 7.568%median 9.5 · 4th ranked
SEER235%median 14.365%median 19.0 · 3rd ranked
EER248%median 11.055%median 11.7 · 12th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 16,200 Btu/h65%median 23,000 Btu/h · 4th ranked
Outdoor models4747
AHRI certifications1471,789

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardAIRTEMPBosch
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)42.6%20 models93.6%44 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)40.4%19 models91.5%43 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)4.3%2 models14.9%7 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)40.4%19 models83%39 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge4.3%2 models14.9%7 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate25.5%12 models85.1%40 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • AIRTEMP
  • Bosch
  • 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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 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 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 typeAIRTEMPBosch
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 34%10 · index 70%
Ducted, 2 tons7 · index 30%7 · index 65%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons11 · index 27%12 · index 55%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons14 · index 32%11 · index 68%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 18%4 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons9 · index 45%9 · index 71%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 55%3 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 52%10 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 68%3 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 35%

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 typeAIRTEMPCold-climate score, best modelBoschCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons39.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH18FMK3IH1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21574630080.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS009-1CSXRDwith ducted air handler BMS500-AAU009-1AHDXD10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 215223297
Ducted, 2 tons49.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24FMK3IH1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21574630285.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS024-1CSXHDwith ducted air handler BMS500-AAU024-1AHDXD8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215223291
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD36MSK3IH3 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21713820383.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BOVB-36MTB-M19Ewith ducted air handler BIVB-36MCB-M19X8 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 217903121
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD60MSK3IH2 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21713820590.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BOVA-60MTB-M19Ewith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60B4Z+TXV+TDR10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218693518
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPBA-60RCB-M18SAlso listed as BPBB-60RTB-M18S3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216011943
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH09PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH09PUK3IH9 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21601175597.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS009-1CSXRDwith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU006-1AHWXD8 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217656832
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24FMK3IH3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21574629689.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS024-1CSXHDwith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU024-1AHCXD3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215223292
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH36FMK3IH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21574629878.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHD8 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 215223324
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21574629973.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHD3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215223327
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BOHA-60MTB-M18S2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218059677

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 typeAIRTEMPAll-around score, best modelBoschAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons48.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH18FMK3IH2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574630086.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS009-1CSXHDwith ducted air handler BMS500-AAU009-1AHDXD10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223281
Ducted, 2 tons72.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH24-36MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD24MSK3IH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713820285.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BOVA-36RTB-M20Swith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217887951
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH30FMK3IH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574630383.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHD10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223323
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD48MSK3IH14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713820486.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BOVA-60MTB-M19Ewith ducted air handler (V,R)60H210P19*+TXV+AEFE511 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218796938
Ducted, 5 tons and up17.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RHPXYB060AJT1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21760814370.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BPBA-60RCB-M18SAlso listed as BPBB-60RTB-M18S4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216011943
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH09PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH09PUK3IH9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21601175595.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS009-1CSXRDwith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU006-1AHWXD9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217656832
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH24PSK3IHwith ductless indoor unit DHH24PUK3IH3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21601175986.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRDwith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXD3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223306
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH30FMK3IH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574629778.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHD10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223322
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DXH42FMK3IH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21574629975.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHD3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215223325
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class36.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BOHA-60MTB-M18S2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218059677

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
RatingAIRTEMPBosch
COP at 5°Fbeats 88% · 2.10DXH36FMK3IHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 2.73BOHA-24MTB-M18SDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 114%UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 127%BOVA-60MTB-M19EDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 90% · 10.5UXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHDDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 26.0DXH24PSK3IHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 97% · 25.0BMS500-AAM027-1CSXRDNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 94% · 13.0DXH42FMK3IHNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 18.1BMS500-AAS009-1CSXRDNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 54,000 Btu/hUXH48-60MSK3IHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 64,000 Btu/hBOVA-60MTB-M19EDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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