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.

Breeze33 and ELIOS 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, Breeze33 scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

Breeze33
ELIOS
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Breeze33	ELIOS
Efficiency index	62% (higher)median — · 3rd ranked	56% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	63% (higher)median 2.10 · 6th ranked	57% (higher)median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F	58% (higher)median 71% · 8th ranked	53% (higher)median 74%
HSPF2	66% (higher)median 9.5 · 5th ranked	65% (higher)median 9.5
SEER2	58%median 18.0 · 11th ranked	59%median 20.0
EER2	66% (higher)median 12.0 · 2nd ranked	49% (higher)median 11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F	60% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h · 8th ranked	59% (higher)median 18,850 Btu/h
Outdoor models	45	48
AHRI certifications	1,260	104

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Breeze33	ELIOS
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	66.7%30 models	87.5%42 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	64.4%29 models	87.5%42 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	4.4%2 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	57.8%26 models	81.3%39 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	4.4%2 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	55.6%25 models	77.1%37 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 · 9 groups where both have models

Breeze33
ELIOS
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	Breeze33	ELIOS
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	9 · index 65%	9 · index 66%
Ducted, 2 tons	5 · index 61%	6 · index 54%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	10 · index 67%	8 · index 64%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	12 · index 67%	5 · index 64%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 60%	1 · index 65%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	9 · index 61%	16 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 55%	5 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 53%	9 · index 44%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	5 · index 55%	3 · 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

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	Breeze33Cold-climate score, best model	ELIOSCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-INV18OUT2-454-G3-Jwith ducted air handler BZ33-AHU18-454-G3-J6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 215449744	81.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS17 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216046626
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU24-454-G3-P4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 215449775	77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS16 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216046629
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU36-454-G3-P6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 215449776	82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV16 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217900393
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BZ33-HYP486Z2-454-G3-P7 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 215449809	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217900396
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP06WALL2-454-G3-P6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 215449757	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ductless indoor unit GKHRA09C2AS113 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 216046618
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-CASS24-454-G3-P2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 215449766	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA24C2AS15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216046616
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-IFCM36-454-G3-P6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215449784	72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV17 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 217900394
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP486Z2-454-G3-P5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215449810	68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217900397

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	Breeze33All-around score, best model	ELIOSAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP09OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU9-454-G3-P8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449772	80.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046626
Ducted, 2 tons	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ducted air handler BZ33-DIDU24-454-G3-P7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449775	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ESHEA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS16 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046629
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BZ33-HYP365Z2-454-G3-P9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449806	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV18 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217900393
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BZ33-HP486Z2-454-G3-P12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449797	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHSA4862AV15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046646
Ducted, 5 tons and up	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)7HP14F60P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH1AV60PX-1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215792805	65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHUA60R2AN1with ducted air handler GDHLA60R2AS11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046632
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP06WALL2-454-G3-P9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449757	79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA09C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA09C2AS116 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046613
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP24OUT2-454-G3-Pwith ductless indoor unit BZ33-HYP24WALL2-454-G3-P2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449761	72.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA24C2AS15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046616
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP365Z2-454-G3-P8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449805	66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217900392
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BZ33-HYP486Z2-454-G3-P5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215449808	62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217900395

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	Breeze33	ELIOS
COP at 5°F	beats 97% · 2.40BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 2.51ESHEA12C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 98% · 126%BZ33-HYP09OUT2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 107%ESHMA30R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 99% · 14.8BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 11.0EXHZA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 97% · 25.0BZ33-HP274Z2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 96% · 20.4EXHSA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0BZ33-HYP06OUT2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 91% · 15.0ESHMA09C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 98% · 39,500 Btu/hBZ33-HYP36OUT2-454-G3-PNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 97% · 39,000 Btu/hESHMB36R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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