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ALBOTT vs LEO AIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, LEO AIR scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ALBOTT has 16 outdoor models, LEO AIR has 16 outdoor models. ALBOTT and LEO AIR 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.
ALBOTT and LEO AIR 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, LEO AIR scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • ALBOTT
  • LEO AIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ALBOTTLEO AIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingALBOTTLEO AIR
Efficiency index37%median —57%median —
COP at 5°F65% (higher)median 2.0028% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F32%median 67%53%median 74%
HSPF219%median 8.357%median 9.8
SEER226%median 18.578%median 23.0
EER225%median 10.757%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F37%median 8,900 Btu/h54%median 15,700 Btu/h
Outdoor models1616
AHRI certifications1616

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardALBOTTLEO AIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.5%6 models100%16 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.5%6 models100%16 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)25%4 models100%16 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 · 2 groups where both have models
  • ALBOTT
  • LEO AIR
  • All models of the group
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 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 typeALBOTTLEO AIR
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons12 · index 37%9 · index 62%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 36%7 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index —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 typeALBOTTCold-climate score, best modelLEO AIRCold-climate score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons49.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAC-B220-9KOwith ductless indoor unit SAC-B220-9KI4 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21674137763.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)LEO9K30S25V220H1*with ductless indoor unit LEO9K30S25V220H19 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 218736942
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)LEO24K30S25V220H1*with ductless indoor unit LEO24K30S25V220H17 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218736945
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 typeALBOTTAll-around score, best modelLEO AIRAll-around score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons49.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAC-H220-12KOwith ductless indoor unit SAC-H220-12KI7 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21674138376.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)LEO9K30S25V220H1*with ductless indoor unit LEO9K30S25V220H19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218736942
Non-ducted, 2 tons47.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)SAC-H220-24KOwith ductless indoor unit SAC-H220-24KI2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21674138556.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)LEO24K30S25V220H1*with ductless indoor unit LEO24K30S25V220H17 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218736945
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
RatingALBOTTLEO AIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 83% · 2.17SAC-H220-18KONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 77% · 2.10LEO12K30S24V115H1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 83% · 98%SAC-B220-9KONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 90% · 101%LEO9K30S25V220H1*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 69% · 10.0SAC-H220-24KONon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 79% · 10.5LEO9K30S25V220H1*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 56% · 22.0SAC-H115-12KONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 84% · 25.0LEO9K30S25V220H1*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 52% · 12.0SAC-H220-24KONon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 87% · 14.5LEO9K30S25V220H1*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 73% · 12,600 Btu/hSAC-B220-18KONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 90% · 17,800 Btu/hLEO18K30S25V220H1*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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