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Bestcold vs Samsung heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Samsung scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Bestcold has 79 outdoor models, Samsung has 82 outdoor models. Bestcold 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.
Bestcold and Samsung 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, Samsung scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • Bestcold
  • Samsung
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BestcoldSamsung

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBestcoldSamsung
Efficiency index46%median —62%median — · 5th ranked
COP at 5°F45%median 1.9745%median 1.99 · 24th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F43%median 72%66%median 80% · 2nd ranked
HSPF248%median 9.060%median 9.7 · 10th ranked
SEER251%median 18.561%median 21.2 · 5th ranked
EER239%median 11.271%median 13.0 · 1st ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F46%median 18,950 Btu/h70%median 17,900 Btu/h · 1st ranked
Outdoor models7982
AHRI certifications85496

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBestcoldSamsung
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.4%54 models95.1%78 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.4%54 models95.1%78 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.3%1 models9.8%8 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)65.8%52 models90.2%74 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.3%1 models9.8%8 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate10.1%8 models61%50 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
  • Bestcold
  • Samsung
  • 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 typeBestcoldSamsung
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1 · index —5 · index 55%
Ducted, 2 tons9 · index 63%8 · index 56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons9 · index 50%11 · index 66%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons18 · index 54%9 · index 57%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone3 · index 68%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons26 · index 43%41 · index 66%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 33%15 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 35%10 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 29%5 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone3 · index 73%

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 typeBestcoldCold-climate score, best modelSamsungCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)56.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC009DNHDCG5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216441745
Ducted, 2 tons80.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MYUSA24NA23BCH19-Owith ducted air handler MYUSA24NA23BCH19-I8 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21789646364.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC024FCUPCGwith ducted air handler HE**-XX-5-BC**+TXV+RDS+TDR7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 218405855
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYUA36NA23BCH19-Owith ducted air handler MYUA36NA23BCH19-I6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21789646080.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC036FCUPCGwith ducted air handler CV362B*A+TXV+AEF48BXP11 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 217993392
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MYUSA48NA23BCH18-Owith ducted air handler MYUSA48NA23BCH18-I14 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21789646571.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC048FCUPCGwith ducted air handler CH606C*C+TXV+AEF60CXP8 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217993424
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060FCMDCG13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216016316
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW18NA23BCH24-O19 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 21859934692.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AR15DXDACWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR15DXDABWKNAlso listed as AR15DXDABWKX36 of 41 models qualify · AHRI 215222778
Non-ducted, 2 tons37.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW24NA23BCH24ES-Owith ductless indoor unit MYTD24NA23BCH24ES-IAlso listed as MYTD24NA23BCH24-O2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21859933782.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM024HCMDCG14 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218717190
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW27NA23BCH24-O6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21859934782.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM036FCMDCGAlso listed as AM036HCMDCS10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 216032693
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons31.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW42NA23BCH24-O2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21859934957.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM048FCMDCGAlso listed as AM048HCMDCS4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216032694
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060FCMDCG13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216032696

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 typeBestcoldAll-around score, best modelSamsungAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)71.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC009DNLDCG5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216441743
Ducted, 2 tons79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MYGA36NA23BCH19-Owith ducted air handler MYGA24NA23BCH20-I8 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21760604979.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020DXS3CG8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216372803
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYUA36NA23BCH19-Owith ducted air handler MYUA36NA23BCH19-I7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21789646080.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC030DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC030DNHDCG11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215385456
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYOA48NA22BCH18-Owith ducted air handler MYOA48NA22BCH18-I15 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21765058073.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM048FCMDCGAlso listed as AM048HCMDCS9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216014183
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060FCMDCG13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216016316
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW18NA23BCH24-O26 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21859934689.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AR09DXDACWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09DXDABWKNAlso listed as AR09DXDABWKX41 of 41 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215399292
Non-ducted, 2 tons48.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW24NA23BCH24ES-Owith ductless indoor unit MYTD24NA23BCH24ES-IAlso listed as MYTD24NA23BCH24-O5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21859933790.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM024HCMDCG15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218717190
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW27NA23BCH24-O8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21859934778.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM036FCMDCGAlso listed as AM036HCMDCS10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032693
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons42.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MYTW42NA23BCH24-O3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21859934966.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM048FCMDCGAlso listed as AM048HCMDCS5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032694
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060FCMDCG13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216032696

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
RatingBestcoldSamsung
COP at 5°Fbeats 86% · 2.30MYOA48NA22BCH18-ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 2.50AR15DXDACWKXAlso listed as AR15DXDABWKXNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 103%MYIRU24NA22BCH18*Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 85%AM060FCMDCG1Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2beats 84% · 9.8MYUA48NA23BCH19-ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 10.5AM060FCMDCG1Ducted, 5 tons and up
SEER2beats 91% · 24.0MYTW27NA23BCH24-ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 23.0AM060FCMDCG1Non-ducted, 5 tons and up
EER2beats 98% · 14.0MYUA24NA23BCH20-ODucted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 17.0AM024HCMDCGNon-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 97% · 25,800 Btu/hMYIRU24NA22BCH18*Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 54,000 Btu/hAC024DXSCCGNon-ducted, 2 tons

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