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 Multi MFG 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, Multi MFG scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

BOREAL
Multi MFG
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BOREAL	Multi MFG
Efficiency index	43%median —	56%median —
COP at 5°F	31%median 1.81	46%median 1.93
Capacity retention at 5°F	60% (higher)median 74%	59% (higher)median 73%
HSPF2	37%median 8.5	65%median 9.3
SEER2	44%median 19.8	64%median 19.4
EER2	42%median 11.3	47%median 10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F	55%median 13,300 Btu/h	58%median 19,700 Btu/h
Outdoor models	28	54
AHRI certifications	48	100

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BOREAL	Multi MFG
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	71.4%20 models	70.4%38 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	67.9%19 models	68.5%37 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	67.9%19 models	55.6%30 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	39.3%11 models	29.6%16 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
Multi MFG
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BOREAL	Multi MFG
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	2 · index 43%	7 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 53%	5 · index 61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	3 · index 52%	10 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 63%	10 · index 57%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None	1 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	15 · index 33%	19 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 46%	4 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 56%	8 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	6 · index 53%

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	Multi MFGCold-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	86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HHS-18HD-Awith ducted air handler 18MUC0-HP-A6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 213156952
Ducted, 2 tons	50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213829847	79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-24HD-Awith ducted air handler 24HCHP0-C-M-A5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 214609247
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	79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-36HD-Awith ducted air handler 36HCHP0-C-M-A6 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 214432057
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	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-48HD-Awith ducted air handler 48HCHP0-C-M-A6 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 214432058
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 1 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	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-06HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 06HWMS0-C-M-A11 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 214797689
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS24HPJ1OE2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 211174347	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-24HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 24CCHP0-C-M-A2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214432056
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MBRS42HPJ1OE7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 211174350	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)36MPC4-HH-A4 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 214232438
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)48MPC5-HH-A4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 214232441

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	Multi MFGAll-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	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-09HD-Awith ducted air handler 9HCHP0-C-M-A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214609244
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	80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-24HD-Awith ducted air handler 24HCHP0-C-M-A5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214609247
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	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)27MPC3-XX-A10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214797725
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	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)48MPC5-HH-A11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232442
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HES-60HD-Bwith ducted air handler 60MPHP0-M-A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212920477
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KULA09HPL1OBwith ductless indoor unit KULA09HPL1IB15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829841	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-06HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 06HWMS0-C-M-A19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214797689
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	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH-24HD-Awith ductless indoor unit 24HWMS0-C-M-A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232437
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	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)36MPC4-HH-A8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232438
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)48MPC5-HH-A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232441

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	Multi MFG
COP at 5°F	beats 89% · 2.21MBRS18HPJ1OENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 91% · 2.21MSH-24HD-ANon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 85% · 89%MBRS30HPJ1OEDucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 113%36HPC4-HH-ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 82% · 10.0MBRS30HPJ1OENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 10.3MSH-48HD-ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 95% · 27.0KULA09HPL1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 24.627MPC3-XX-ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 89% · 14.6KULA09HPL1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 16.2MSH-09HD-ANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 86% · 14,500 Btu/hKULA18HPJ1OBNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 41,000 Btu/hMSH-36HD-ANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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