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 14 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 | 47% (higher)median — | 40% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 48% (higher)median 1.90 | 29% (higher)median 1.80 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 41%median 70% | 41%median 74% |
| HSPF2 | 53%median 9.5 | 55%median 10.0 |
| SEER2 | 51%median 19.5 | 53%median 20.0 |
| EER2 | 44% (higher)median 10.8 | 24% (higher)median 10.5 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 41%median 13,250 Btu/h | 43%median 16,000 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 14 | 13 |
| AHRI certifications | 28 | 13 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | BRAVO | UA United Appliances |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 57.1%8 models | 53.8%7 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 57.1%8 models | 53.8%7 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 57.1%8 models | 61.5%8 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.
- 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, up to 1.5 tons | 1 · index 61% | None |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 66% | None |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 2 · index 76% | 1 · index 39% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 1 · index 87% | 1 · index 42% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 7 · index 32% | 6 · index 39% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 3 · index 38% | 1 · index 27% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 3 · index 41% | 3 · index 42% |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 1 · index 74% | 1 · index 50% |
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, 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)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221458 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217221459 | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
| 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 | 50.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH60-DD6SG1/Owith ducted air handler UADH60-DD6SG1/I1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218719022 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M18-230VO3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217221452 | 62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAUH18-DD6SG1/O5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218404664 |
| 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) (higher)BRV-M30-230VO2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217221464 | 55.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAUH24-DD6SG1/O2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218404665 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 59.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217221466 | 33.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAUH42-DD6SG1/O1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218404667 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | BRAVOAll-around score, best model | UA United AppliancesAll-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)BRV-M24-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221458 | No models in this size class |
| 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 | 38.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH36-DD6SG1/Owith ducted air handler UADH36-DD6SG1/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218719021 |
| 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 | 41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)UADH60-DD6SG1/Owith ducted air handler UADH60-DD6SG1/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218719022 |
| 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 | 62.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UAUH18-DD6SG1/O6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218404664 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 71.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M24-230VO3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221453 | 27.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAWH24-DD6G1/Owith ductless indoor unit UAWH24-DD6G1/I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218404662 |
| 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 | 55.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAUH36-DD6SG1/O3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218404666 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 74.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BRV-M42-230VO1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217221466 | 49.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)UAUH42-DD6SG1/O1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218404667 |
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 83% · 2.05BRV-M30-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 63% · 2.00UAUH18-DD6SG1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 79% · 90%BRV-M24-230VONon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 61% · 80%UAWH09-AD6G1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 86% · 10.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 64% · 10.0UAWH12-AD6G1/OAlso listed as UAWH12-DD6G1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 100% · 22.0BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 94% · 24.0UAUH42-DD6SG1/ONon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 91% · 12.3BRV-M42-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 56% · 12.5UAWH09-DD6G1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 85% · 14,500 Btu/hBRV-M18-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 83% · 14,000 Btu/hUAUH18-DD6SG1/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |