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Bladex vs Samsung heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Samsung scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Bladex has 56 outdoor models, Samsung has 55 outdoor models. Bladex 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.
Bladex 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.
  • Bladex
  • Samsung
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BladexSamsung

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBladexSamsung
Efficiency index56%median —62%median — · 6th ranked
COP at 5°F45%median 1.9048%median 1.98 · 20th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F61%median 79%84%median 100% · 1st ranked
HSPF268% (higher)median 9.555% (higher)median 9.1 · 11th ranked
SEER260%median 20.064%median 20.0 · 4th ranked
EER249%median 10.758%median 12.5 · 7th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F61%median 22,000 Btu/h78%median 27,500 Btu/h · 1st ranked
Outdoor models5655
AHRI certifications141158

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBladexSamsung
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)66.1%37 models85.5%47 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)62.5%35 models83.6%46 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models9.1%5 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)57.1%32 models89.1%49 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models9.1%5 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models9.1%5 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
  • Bladex
  • Samsung
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 typeBladexSamsung
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons5 · index 51%4 · index 53%
Ducted, 2 tons2 · index 50%7 · index 61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons17 · index 62%13 · index 64%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12 · index 57%9 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 65%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons17 · index 47%18 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 41%11 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons13 · index 67%12 · index 70%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons6 · index 56%7 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 38%

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 typeBladexCold-climate score, best modelSamsungCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BX30U-18HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLC-24HWAC14 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21236743253.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 207465440
Ducted, 2 tons67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX24-HP15ECOwith ducted air handler BLC-24HWAC12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21252800470.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC024BXUPCHwith ducted air handler AFM354+TDR7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 212150566
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)B30K-27SPHP1Also listed as B30K-27SPHP113 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21292065280.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC036BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36G413 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 212590506
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BCUC30-55ODU2024GA-Xwith ducted air handler BDI-60HWFN17 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21437779686.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E48 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 213350966
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class75.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 10147096
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-06HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU8 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21431255090.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 210445757
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BS25-24HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21431255481.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 213353367
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons91.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)B40X-36SPHP1S*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21423242384.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ036CXS4CH12 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 213353370
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)B50G-48SPHP14 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21292065671.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM053NXMDCRAlso listed as AM053TXMDCH6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 202083810
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class46.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 10147097

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 typeBladexAll-around score, best modelSamsungAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX30U-18HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLA-18HWAHU15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21236743774.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207465440
Ducted, 2 tons65.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX30-24HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLA-24HWAHU12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21236743880.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ020CXS3CH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353371
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)B40XS-36SPHP1Also listed as B40X-36SPHP1S17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21330789483.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ030CXS4CH13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353373
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)B50G-48SPHP1Also listed as B50G-48SPHP112 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21292065766.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E49 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350966
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class64.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10147096
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BS25-06HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21431255090.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210445757
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-24HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21431255490.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ020CXS3CH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213353367
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)B40X-36SPHP1S*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423242382.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC030BXSCCHwith ductless indoor unit AC030BN4DCH12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207698065
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)B50G-48SPHP1*6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423242668.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM048NXMDCR7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202057118
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class37.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10147097

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
RatingBladexSamsung
COP at 5°Fbeats 91% · 2.21BS25-24HFN1-ODUNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 94% · 2.17AC036BXADCHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 103%B30K-27SPHP1*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 146%AC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 13.6BS25-06HFN1-ODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 9.5AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCRDucted, 5 tons and up
SEER2beats 99% · 20.9B50G-48SPHP1Also listed as B50G-48SPHP1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 96% · 23.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 98% · 16.2BS25-09HFN1-ODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 15.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 53,000 Btu/hBCUC30-55ODU2024GA-XDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 26,200 Btu/hAC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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