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BHI vs VINO heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, VINO scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BHI has 7 outdoor models, VINO has 7 outdoor models. BHI and VINO 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.
BHI and VINO 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, VINO scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • BHI
  • VINO
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BHIVINO

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBHIVINO
Efficiency index17%median —74%median —
COP at 5°F23%median 1.8074%median 2.10
Capacity retention at 5°F15%median 58%64%median 78%
HSPF236%median 9.572%median 10.2
SEER29%median 17.084%median 21.0
EER210%median 9.572%median 12.8
Heating capacity at 5°F24%median 9,500 Btu/h68%median 22,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models77
AHRI certifications77

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBHIVINO
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)14.3%1 models100%7 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)14.3%1 models100%7 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)14.3%1 models100%7 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models100%7 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
  • BHI
  • VINO
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-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 typeBHIVINO
Ducted, 2 tonsNone1 · index 85%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone1 · index 74%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone2 · index 84%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons4 · index 21%2 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2 tons2 · index 13%1 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1 · index 8%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 typeBHICold-climate score, best modelVINOCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class75.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH24-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH24-VA6BA(I)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218597508
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class74.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH36-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH36-VA6BA(I)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217447527
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class84.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH48-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH48-VA6BA(I)2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218597507
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons37.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-*12K115V-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-*12K115V-US1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21772642964.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)VMH12A3-VA1B3NB(O)with ductless indoor unit VMH12A3-VA1B3NB(I)2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218378465
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)69.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)VMH24A5-VA1B3NB(O)with ductless indoor unit VMH24A5-VA1B3NB(I)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218378467
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 typeBHIAll-around score, best modelVINOAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH24-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH24-VA6BA(I)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218597508
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH36-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH36-VA6BA(I)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217447527
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class87.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)VUH48-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH48-VA6BA(I)2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218597507
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons32.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-*12K115V-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-*12K115V-US4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21772642970.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)VMH12A3-VA1B3NB(O)with ductless indoor unit VMH12A3-VA1B3NB(I)2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218378465
Non-ducted, 2 tons13.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-T17-24K230V-IND-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-T17-24K230V-IND-USAlso listed as BHI-T17-24K230V-CHN-US2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21746385674.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)VMH24A5-VA1B3NB(O)with ductless indoor unit VMH24A5-VA1B3NB(I)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218378467
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons7.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHI-T17-36K230V-USwith ductless indoor unit BHI-T17-36K230V-US1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217463857No 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
RatingBHIVINO
COP at 5°Fbeats 42% · 1.90BHI-*T17-12K115V-USAlso listed as BHI-T17-12K115V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 2.40VMH12A3-VA1B3NB(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 47% · 75%BHI-*12K115V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 87% · 95%VUH24-VA6BA(O)Ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 45% · 9.5BHI-*T17-12K115V-USAlso listed as BHI-T17-12K115V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0VUH48-VA6BA(O)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 30% · 20.0BHI-*12K115V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 20.2VUH36-VA6BA(O)Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 23% · 10.5BHI-*12K115V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 89% · 13.0VUH24-VA6BA(O)Ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 52% · 9,500 Btu/hBHI-T17-18K230V-USNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 83% · 22,800 Btu/hVUH24-VA6BA(O)Ducted, 2 tons

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