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BOREAL vs TEMP SHIFT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BOREAL model beats 53% and a typical TEMP SHIFT model 66%. TEMP SHIFT rates higher overall.

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BOREAL

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

49 models listed

TEMP SHIFT

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

19 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 43%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOREAL: Beats 59%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 79%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOREAL: Beats 41%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 79%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOREAL: Beats 59%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOREAL: Beats 58%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 62%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    BOREAL
    88%
    TEMP SHIFT
    95%

  • Xcel CC

    BOREAL
    88%
    TEMP SHIFT
    90%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOREAL
    6%
    TEMP SHIFT
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOREAL
    61%
    TEMP SHIFT
    0%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

BOREAL

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from BOREAL.

TEMP SHIFT

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from TEMP SHIFT.

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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