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.

ApooDr and CanAir 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, CanAir scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

ApooDr
CanAir
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	ApooDr	CanAir
Efficiency index	42%median —	56%median —
COP at 5°F	40%median 1.80	48%median 1.91
Capacity retention at 5°F	35%median 65%	57%median 79%
HSPF2	45%median 8.8	70%median 9.5
SEER2	48%median 19.0	57%median 19.0
EER2	38%median 10.5	47%median 11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F	36%median 11,600 Btu/h	60%median 20,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	52	44
AHRI certifications	62	74

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	ApooDr	CanAir
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	69.2%36 models	63.6%28 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.7%30 models	61.4%27 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	38.5%20 models	56.8%25 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	23.1%12 models	59.1%26 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

ApooDr
CanAir
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	ApooDr	CanAir
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	2 · index 46%	6 · index 50%
Ducted, 2 tons	1 · index 52%	3 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	4 · index 55%	10 · index 52%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	3 · index 56%	6 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 42%	1 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	30 · index 41%	14 · index 61%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	6 · index 32%	4 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 38%	6 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	2 · index 44%	1 · index 78%

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	ApooDrCold-climate score, best model	CanAirCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	52.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM2OA-18HFN11 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 209157096	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX430U-18HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0Also listed as CDH2018C214 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 209550333
Ducted, 2 tons	62.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AHU19-24HN1-MRwith ducted air handler AHU19-24HN1-M1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 209270308	67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX430-24HFN1-MR0with ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN04 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 209550328
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	57.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM3OJ-27HFN11 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 209157099	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-MAlso listed as CDH2036C217 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 209550336
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H214 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 207683272
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AGN24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit AGN24-09H220V1A16 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 209157090	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H217 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 207683255
Non-ducted, 2 tons	55.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AGN24-24H1Bwith ductless indoor unit AGN24-24H1A1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 209157094	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H213 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207683259
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM3OJ-27HFN11 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 209157098	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC436H222 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 213479407
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)C28MC548H211 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207683271

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	ApooDrAll-around score, best model	CanAirAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	59.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM2OA-18HFN12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157096	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CDH2018C21with ducted air handler CDH2018F215 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207706568
Ducted, 2 tons	52.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AHU19-24HN1-MRwith ducted air handler AHU19-24HN1-M1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209270308	74.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC324H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683266
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM3OJ-27HFN14 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157099	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC328H2110 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213479405
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM5OG-48HFN13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157105	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H216 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683272
Ducted, 5 tons and up	41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AHU19-60HN1-MRwith ducted air handler AHU19-60HN1-M1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209270312	41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDH2060C21with ducted air handler CDH2060F211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208101228
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AGN24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit AGN24-09H220V1A30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157090	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH06H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H2114 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683255
Non-ducted, 2 tons	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AGN24-24H1Bwith ductless indoor unit AGN24-24H1A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157094	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H214 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683259
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM3OJ-27HFN17 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157098	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC436H225 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213479407
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	48.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM5OG-48HFN12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209157104	77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)C28MC548H211 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207683271

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	ApooDr	CanAir
COP at 5°F	beats 96% · 2.22AGN24-24H1BNon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 97% · 2.39C25SCH12H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 71% · 86%AGN24-09H220V1BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 92% · 107%C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 95% · 9.7AM5OG-48HFN1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 98% · 13.6C28SCH06H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 98% · 21.0AM3OJ-27HFN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 24.6C28MC324H21Non-ducted, 2 tons
EER2	beats 90% · 14.7AGN24-09H220V1BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 16.2C28SCH09H21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 78% · 13,000 Btu/hATM19-18H2DNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 96% · 20,000 Btu/hC28MC218H22Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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