Bravo vs UA United Appliances heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, UA United Appliances scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings. Bravo has 3 outdoor models, UA United Appliances has 13 outdoor models. Bravo and UA United Appliances 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
- UA United Appliances
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | Bravo | UA United Appliances |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | —median — | 27%median — |
| COP at 5°F | —median — | 16%median 1.76 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | —median — | 43%median 60% |
| HSPF2 | 11%median 8.0 | 27%median 8.2 |
| SEER2 | 7%median 17.0 | 30%median 16.0 |
| EER2 | 1%median 8.5 | 22%median 10.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | —median — | 36%median 16,100 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 3 | 13 |
| AHRI certifications | 3 | 13 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | Bravo | UA United Appliances |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 15.4%2 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 15.4%2 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 0%0 models | 23.1%3 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 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.
- Bravo
- UA United Appliances
- 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
| Size and duct type | Bravo | UA United Appliances |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | None | 1 · index 27% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 2 · index 28% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 3 · index 33% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 2 · index — | 5 · index 16% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index — | None |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 2 · index 47% |
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
| Size and duct type | BravoCold-climate score, best model | UA United AppliancesCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) | 28.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAWH09-DD3D1/Owith ductless indoor unit UAWH09-DD3D1/I4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 213257467 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 44.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAWH36-DD3D1/Owith ductless indoor unit UAWH36-DD3D1/I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 213257471 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | BravoAll-around score, best model | UA United AppliancesAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 26.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH24-DD3D1/Owith ducted air handler UADH24-DD3D1/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213386663 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 29.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH36-DD3D1/Owith ducted air handler UADH36-DD3D1/I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213386665 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 36.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH42-DD3D1/Owith ducted air handler UADH42-DD3D1/I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213386666 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings) | 23.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAWH09-AD3D1/Owith ductless indoor unit UAWH09-AD3D1/I5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213257466 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings) | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 47.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAWH36-DD3D1/Owith ductless indoor unit UAWH36-DD3D1/I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213257471 |
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.
| Rating | Bravo | UA United Appliances |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | — | beats 53% · 1.85UAWH36-DD3D1/ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | — | beats 65% · 79%UAWH09-DD3D1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 16% · 8.5BRV-18LS-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 39% · 7.8UADH42-DD3D1/ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 9% · 17.0BRV-24LS-230VONon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 53% · 15.5UADH42-DD3D1/ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 2% · 8.7BRV-24LS-230VONon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 53% · 11.3UAWH30-DD3D1/ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | — | beats 59% · 11,500 Btu/hUAWH18-DD3D1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |