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BOREAL vs Multi MFG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOREAL model beats 43% and a typical Multi MFG model 56%. Multi MFG rates higher overall.

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BOREAL

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

28 models listed

Multi MFG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

54 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°FBOREAL: Beats 31%Multi MFG: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOREAL: Beats 60%Multi MFG: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOREAL: Beats 37%Multi MFG: Beats 65%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOREAL: Beats 44%Multi MFG: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOREAL: Beats 42%Multi MFG: Beats 47%

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

    BOREAL
    71%
    Multi MFG
    70%

  • Xcel CC

    BOREAL
    68%
    Multi MFG
    56%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOREAL
    0%
    Multi MFG
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOREAL
    39%
    Multi MFG
    30%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BOREAL

  1. 1ENVBR60HPJ1OAwith ducted air handler ENVBR48HPJ1IBBOREAL4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.1score / 100

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-48HD-Awith ducted air handler 48HCHP0-C-M-AMulti MFG4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.4score / 100
  2. 248MPC5-HH-AMulti MFG4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    74.9score / 100
  3. 3HHS-48HD-Awith ducted air handler 48MPHP0-M-AMulti MFG4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100

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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