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 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, BRAVO scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

BRAVO
Everwell
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BRAVO	Everwell
Efficiency index	47% (higher)median —	27% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	48% (higher)median 1.90	37% (higher)median 1.93
Capacity retention at 5°F	41% (higher)median 70%	20% (higher)median 54%
HSPF2	53% (higher)median 9.5	28% (higher)median 8.0
SEER2	51% (higher)median 19.5	26% (higher)median 15.7
EER2	44% (higher)median 10.8	30% (higher)median 10.9
Heating capacity at 5°F	41% (higher)median 13,250 Btu/h	28% (higher)median 11,050 Btu/h
Outdoor models	14	14
AHRI certifications	28	33

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BRAVO	Everwell
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.1%8 models	14.3%2 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.1%8 models	14.3%2 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	57.1%8 models	14.3%2 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	21.4%3 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

BRAVO
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BRAVO	Everwell
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	1 · index 61%	1 · index 22%
Ducted, 2 tons	1 · index 66%	1 · index 25%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2 · index 76%	4 · index 43%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 87%	3 · index —
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	7 · index 32%	3 · index 13%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 38%	1 · index —
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	3 · index 41%	1 · index 8%
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	EverwellCold-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	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons	59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221458	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
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	57.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-182 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217508977
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221461	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
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	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2 tons	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M24-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217221453	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217221464	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
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	EverwellAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M18-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221457	22.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CAC1814HA15with ducted air handler A(E,F)W18J+TDR1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218806265
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	25.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CAC2414HA15with ducted air handler L(E,F)W30CJ1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218806266
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	53.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-184 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217508977
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221461	None on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	61.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-P09LS-230VOwith ductless indoor unit BRV-P09CT-230VI7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425279	22.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MKTH1215C-17with ductless indoor unit MKTH1215E-173 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500261
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	None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221454	7.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MKTH3625C-17*with ductless indoor unit MKTH3625E-171 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217730057
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	Everwell
COP at 5°F	beats 83% · 2.05BRV-M30-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 56% · 2.00EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 79% · 90%BRV-M24-230VONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 56% · 73%EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 86% · 10.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 53% · 8.5EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 22.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 74% · 18.5EPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 91% · 12.3BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 54% · 11.4CAC4214HA15Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 85% · 14,500 Btu/hBRV-M18-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 63% · 26,400 Btu/hEPKH03625HA-18Also listed as EPKH03625HA-18Ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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