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.

BRAVO and COSTWAY 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, BRAVO scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

BRAVO
COSTWAY
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BRAVO	COSTWAY
Efficiency index	47% (higher)median —	46% (higher)median — · 26th ranked
COP at 5°F	48%median 1.90	57%median 2.00 · 13th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	41% (higher)median 70%	35% (higher)median 70% · 27th ranked
HSPF2	53% (higher)median 9.5	45% (higher)median 9.0 · 18th ranked
SEER2	51% (higher)median 19.5	49% (higher)median 20.5 · 18th ranked
EER2	44% (higher)median 10.8	36% (higher)median 11.0 · 29th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	41% (higher)median 13,250 Btu/h	39% (higher)median 11,600 Btu/h · 26th ranked
Outdoor models	14	47
AHRI certifications	28	48

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BRAVO	COSTWAY
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.1%8 models	63.8%30 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.1%8 models	63.8%30 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	57.1%8 models	42.6%20 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	21.4%3 models	29.8%14 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 · 6 groups where both have models

BRAVO
COSTWAY
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	BRAVO	COSTWAY
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	1 · index 61%	None
Ducted, 2 tons	1 · index 66%	1 · index 37%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2 · index 76%	4 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 87%	2 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	7 · index 32%	29 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 38%	9 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	3 · index 41%	3 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 74%	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 type	BRAVOCold-climate score, best model	COSTWAYCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	55.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221457	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221458	42.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP11018USwith ducted air handler FP11021US1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217169696
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217221459	64.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10982USwith ducted air handler FP10985US4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217221416
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221461	64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10983USwith ducted air handler FP10986US2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217221417
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217221452	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FP10897US-12WHwith ductless indoor unit FP10897US-22WH10 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 215876635
Non-ducted, 2 tons	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M24-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217221453	77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FP10898US-12WHwith ductless indoor unit FP10898US-22WH2 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217178697
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217221464	57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP11134US*3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218752594
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	59.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221466	No 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 type	BRAVOAll-around score, best model	COSTWAYAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221457	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221458	37.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP11018USwith ducted air handler FP11021US1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217169696
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221459	67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10982USwith ducted air handler FP10985US4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221416
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221461	54.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10983USwith ducted air handler FP10986US2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221417
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	61.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-P09LS-230VOwith ductless indoor unit BRV-P09CT-230VI7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425279	82.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FP10897US-12WHwith ductless indoor unit FP10897US-22WH24 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215876635
Non-ducted, 2 tons	71.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M24-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221453	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FP10898US-12WHwith ductless indoor unit FP10898US-22WH8 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178697
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M30-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221454	66.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10840US-WH3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216771328
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221466	No 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
Rating	BRAVO	COSTWAY
COP at 5°F	beats 83% · 2.05BRV-M30-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 89% · 2.25FP10897US-12WHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 79% · 90%BRV-M24-230VONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 79% · 90%FP10841US-WHNon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 86% · 10.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 96% · 10.5FP11135US*Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 22.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 98% · 21.0FP11134US*Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 91% · 12.3BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 96% · 14.0FP10898US-12WHNon-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 85% · 14,500 Btu/hBRV-M18-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 86% · 15,000 Btu/hFP10897US-12WHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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