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BOREAL vs Ephoca heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BOREAL scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BOREAL has 49 outdoor models, Ephoca has 382 outdoor models. BOREAL and Ephoca 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.
BOREAL and Ephoca 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, BOREAL scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • BOREAL
  • Ephoca
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BOREALEphoca

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBOREALEphoca
Efficiency index53% (higher)median —31% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F43% (higher)median 1.9821% (higher)median 1.75
Capacity retention at 5°F59% (higher)median 79%51% (higher)median 73%
HSPF241% (higher)median 9.040% (higher)median 9.2
SEER259% (higher)median 19.021% (higher)median 15.2
EER258% (higher)median 12.028% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F56% (higher)median 17,500 Btu/h21% (higher)median 6,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models49382
AHRI certifications129382

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBOREALEphoca
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.8%43 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.8%43 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)6.1%3 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)87.8%43 models31.4%120 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge6.1%3 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate61.2%30 models48.7%186 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
  • BOREAL
  • Ephoca
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 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 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 typeBOREALEphoca
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons8 · index 65%316 · index 33%
Ducted, 2 tons6 · index 60%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons11 · index 55%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 71%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons22 · index 47%66 · index 22%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 49%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 42%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 39%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 typeBOREALCold-climate score, best modelEphocaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KUL09HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21556026760.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more285 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 217607099
Ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX24HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX24HPJ132IA5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 215420685No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX36HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX36HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX36HPJ1R32OA6 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 215420682No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX60HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX60HPJ132IAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OA6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 215420683No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KUL09HPL132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPL132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPL132OA21 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21542478332.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 217677964
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL24HPJ132OA5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 215424769No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL36HPJ132OA6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 215424771No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL42HPJ132OA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 215424772No 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 typeBOREALAll-around score, best modelEphocaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KUL09HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC09HPJ132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OA8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21556026754.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217650520
Ducted, 2 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX24HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX24HPJ132IA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215420685No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRS36HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler DUC36HPJ132IA10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215560257No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENX48HPJ132OAwith ducted air handler ENX48HPJ132IAAlso listed as ENX60HPJ132OA, ARX60HPJ1R32OA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215420684No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KUL09HPL132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL09HPL132IAAlso listed as NOV09HPL132OA22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21542478323.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP10*3*1with ductless indoor unit APP10*3*1Also listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607325
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KUL24HPJ132OAwith ductless indoor unit KUL24HPJ132IA5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424817No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL30HPJ132OA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424770No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUL42HPJ132OA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215424772No 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
RatingBOREALEphoca
COP at 5°Fbeats 88% · 2.10MUL36HPJ132OANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 94% · 100%ENX60HPJ132OADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 90% · 10.5ENX60HPJ132OAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 68% · 9.9AVP10*3*1Also listed as AVP10*3*2, AVE10*3*2, AVK10*3*2, AXP10*3*1 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 22.5KUL18HPJ132OADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 97% · 14.2KUL09HPJ132OAAlso listed as NOV09HPJ132OADucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 54,000 Btu/hENX60HPJ132OAAlso listed as ARX60HPJ1R32OADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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