Black+Decker vs DANBY heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, DANBY scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Black+Decker has 4 outdoor models, DANBY has 4 outdoor models. Black+Decker and DANBY have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

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.

Black+Decker and DANBY 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, DANBY scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Black+Decker
DANBY
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Black+Decker	DANBY
Efficiency index	24%median —	54%median —
COP at 5°F	21%median 1.80	56%median 2.07
Capacity retention at 5°F	21%median 65%	42%median 73%
HSPF2	28%median 9.0	70%median 10.5
SEER2	25%median 17.0	58%median 22.1
EER2	26%median 9.5	46%median 11.4
Heating capacity at 5°F	25%median 7,500 Btu/h	46%median 8,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models	4	4
AHRI certifications	4	4

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Black+Decker	DANBY
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25%1 models	100%4 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25%1 models	100%4 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	25%1 models	75%3 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%0 models	50%2 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 · 1 groups where both have models

Black+Decker
DANBY
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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Black+Decker	DANBY
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	4 · index 24%	4 · index 54%

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	Black+DeckerCold-climate score, best model	DANBYCold-climate score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	38.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BSA0915TOwith ductless indoor unit BSA0915TR1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217592225	85.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DAS090AGBAHWDB-Owith ductless indoor unit DAS090AGBAHWDB-I3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217500259

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	Black+DeckerAll-around score, best model	DANBYAll-around score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BSA0915TOwith ductless indoor unit BSA0915TR4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217592225	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DAS090AGBAHWDB-Owith ductless indoor unit DAS090AGBAHWDB-I4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500259

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	Black+Decker	DANBY
COP at 5°F	beats 42% · 1.90BSA1115TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 95% · 2.36DAS120AGBAHWDB-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 48% · 76%BSA0915TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 66% · 82%DAS090AGBAHWDB-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 45% · 9.5BSA0915TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 96% · 13.0DAS090AGBAHWDB-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 70% · 23.5BSA0915TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 80% · 24.6DAS090AGBAHWDB-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 79% · 13.5BSA0915TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 88% · 14.7DAS090AGBAHWDB-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 52% · 9,500 Btu/hBSA1720TONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 72% · 12,500 Btu/hDAS180EAQHWDB-*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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