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BRAVO vs Hessaire heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Hessaire scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. BRAVO has 14 outdoor models, Hessaire has 14 outdoor models. BRAVO and Hessaire have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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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 Hessaire 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, Hessaire scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • BRAVO
  • Hessaire
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BRAVOHessaire

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBRAVOHessaire
Efficiency index47%median —48%median —
COP at 5°F48%median 1.9049%median 1.97
Capacity retention at 5°F41%median 70%54%median 76%
HSPF253% (higher)median 9.548% (higher)median 9.3
SEER251%median 19.553%median 20.5
EER244% (higher)median 10.840% (higher)median 11.5
Heating capacity at 5°F41%median 13,250 Btu/h54%median 18,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models1414
AHRI certifications2820

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBRAVOHessaire
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.1%8 models92.9%13 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.1%8 models78.6%11 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)57.1%8 models71.4%10 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate21.4%3 models57.1%8 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
  • Hessaire
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeBRAVOHessaire
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1 · index 61%None
Ducted, 2 tons1 · index 66%1 · index 42%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 76%1 · index 45%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 87%2 · index 49%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 32%7 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 38%2 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons3 · index 41%1 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · 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 typeBRAVOCold-climate score, best modelHessaireCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons55.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221457No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21722145852.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)HOC24Bwith ducted air handler HAH24B1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217490331
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217221459None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21722146160.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HOC48Bwith ducted air handler HAH48B1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217490333
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21722145269.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HM185 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 214728843
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21722145354.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24FB2with ductless indoor unit H24FB2-I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218636280
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21722146452.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HM271 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 214728844
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons59.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221466No 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 typeBRAVOAll-around score, best modelHessaireAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M18-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221457No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21722145842.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)HOC24Bwith ducted air handler HAH24B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217490331
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21722145944.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HOC36Bwith ducted air handler HAH36B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217490332
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21722146154.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)HOC48Bwith ducted air handler HAH48B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217490333
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons61.4(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 21842527969.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HM187 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214728843
Non-ducted, 2 tons71.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21722145361.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24FB2with ductless indoor unit H24FB2-I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218636280
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21722145465.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)HM271 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214728844
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221466No 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
RatingBRAVOHessaire
COP at 5°Fbeats 83% · 2.05BRV-M30-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 2.50H18TT2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 79% · 90%BRV-M24-230VONon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 87% · 100%HM18Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 69% · 9.0HOC48BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 100% · 22.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 76% · 18.0HOC48BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 91% · 12.3BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 80% · 12.9HM27Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 85% · 14,500 Btu/hBRV-M18-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 18,000 Btu/hHM18Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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