Boltic vs KHR heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Boltic scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Boltic has 5 outdoor models, KHR has 5 outdoor models. Boltic and KHR 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.
- Boltic
- KHR
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | Boltic | KHR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 32% (higher)median — | 27% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 59% (higher)median 1.99 | 36% (higher)median 1.85 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 19%median 67% | 23%median 66% |
| HSPF2 | 27% (higher)median 9.0 | 11% (higher)median 8.5 |
| SEER2 | 35% (higher)median 20.2 | 21% (higher)median 19.0 |
| EER2 | 25%median 10.0 | 42%median 12.3 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 31% (higher)median 11,500 Btu/h | 28% (higher)median 8,100 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 5 | 5 |
| AHRI certifications | 5 | 5 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | Boltic | KHR |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 40%2 models | 100%5 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 40%2 models | 80%4 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 40%2 models | 40%2 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- Boltic
- KHR
- 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
| Size and duct type | Boltic | KHR |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 3 · index 35% | 5 · index 27% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 29% | None |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 1 · index 27% | 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
| Size and duct type | BolticCold-climate score, best model | KHRCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 34.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)87A9KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A9KIDU1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 215864286 | 21.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAC-9WH(E/6)DBP-M100with ductless indoor unit KAC-9GH(E/6)DBP-M100Also listed as KAC-9WH(E1/6)DBP-M1002 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217190051 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 45.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)87A24KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A24KIDU1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 215864289 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | BolticAll-around score, best model | KHRAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 44.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)87A9KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A9KIDU3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864286 | 35.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAC-18WH(E/6)DBP-M100with ductless indoor unit KAC-18GH(E/6)DBP-M1005 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217190050 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 29.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)87A24KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A24KIDU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864289 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 26.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)87A36KODUwith ductless indoor unit 87A36KIDU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864290 | No models in this size class |
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.
| Rating | Boltic | KHR |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 76% · 2.1187A24KODUNon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 77% · 2.10KAC-18WH(E/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 37% · 71%87A24KODUNon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 35% · 72%KAC-9WH(E/6)DBP-M100Also listed as KAC-9WH(E1/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 34% · 9.187A18KODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 11% · 8.5KAC-12WH(E/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 51% · 21.587A9KODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 20% · 19.0KAC-12WH(E/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 56% · 12.587A9KODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 52% · 12.4KAC-18WH(E/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 63% · 11,500 Btu/h87A18KODUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hKAC-18WH(E/6)DBP-M100Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |