BOREAL vs Everwell heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BOREAL scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. BOREAL has 28 outdoor models, Everwell has 27 outdoor models. BOREAL and Everwell 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.

BOREAL and Everwell 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 5 of the 6 ratings.

BOREAL
Everwell
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BOREAL	Everwell
Efficiency index	43% (higher)median —	14% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	31% (higher)median 1.81	22% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F	60% (higher)median 74%	16% (higher)median 61%
HSPF2	37% (higher)median 8.5	16% (higher)median 7.8
SEER2	44% (higher)median 19.8	22% (higher)median 17.0
EER2	42% (higher)median 11.3	27% (higher)median 10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F	55%median 13,300 Btu/h	62%median 11,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models	28	27
AHRI certifications	48	31

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BOREAL	Everwell
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	71.4%20 models	0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	67.9%19 models	0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	67.9%19 models	0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	39.3%11 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.

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 · 7 groups where both have models

BOREAL
Everwell
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	BOREAL	Everwell
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	2 · index 43%	1 · index —
Ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 53%	2 · index —
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	3 · index 52%	3 · index —
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 63%	5 · index —
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	15 · index 33%	10 · index 14%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 46%	2 · index —
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 56%	4 · index —

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	BOREALCold-climate score, best model	EverwellCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	37.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA12HPJ1OBwith ducted air handler BDUCT12HPJ1DA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217464055	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons	50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213829847	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR36HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR36HPJ1IB4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 208130265	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR60HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR48HPJ1IB1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 208130266	None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS18HPJ1OE13 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211174346	None on this board (0 of 10 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 211174347	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS42HPJ1OE7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 211174350	None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)

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	BOREALAll-around score, best model	EverwellAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	55.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA12HPJ1OBwith ducted air handler BDUCT12HPJ1DA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217464055	None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2 tons	60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR36HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR24HPJ1IB2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208130264	None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	53.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS30HPJ1OE3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829848	None on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	63.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ENVBR60HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR48HPJ1IB1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208130266	None on this board (0 of 5 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KULA09HPL1OBwith ductless indoor unit KULA09HPL1IB15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829841	14.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MGTH1823C-20with ductless indoor unit MGTH1823E-201 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205415927
Non-ducted, 2 tons	71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211174347	None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS42HPJ1OE7 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211174350	None on this board (0 of 4 models have all five ratings)

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	BOREAL	Everwell
COP at 5°F	beats 89% · 2.21MBRS18HPJ1OENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 22% · 1.80MGTH1823C-20Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 85% · 89%MBRS30HPJ1OEDucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 16% · 61%MGTH1823C-20Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 82% · 10.0MBRS30HPJ1OENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 49% · 8.1CAC4813H18Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 95% · 27.0KULA09HPL1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 65% · 16.0CAC4813H18Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 89% · 14.6KULA09HPL1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 76% · 12.2CAC2413H18Ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 86% · 14,500 Btu/hKULA18HPJ1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 61% · 11,600 Btu/hMGTH1823C-20Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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