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Boltic vs KHR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Boltic model beats 32% and a typical KHR model 27%. Boltic rates slightly higher overall.

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Boltic

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

KHR

27%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBoltic: Beats 59%KHR: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBoltic: Beats 19%KHR: Beats 23%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Boltic: Beats 27%KHR: Beats 11%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Boltic: Beats 35%KHR: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Boltic: Beats 25%KHR: Beats 42%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Boltic
    40%
    KHR
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    Boltic
    40%
    KHR
    40%
  • CEE Advanced

    Boltic
    0%
    KHR
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Boltic
    0%
    KHR
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Boltic

None of Boltic’s ductless, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

KHR

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from KHR.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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