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BULLETPROOF AC vs First Co. heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BULLETPROOF AC scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BULLETPROOF AC has 21 outdoor models, First Co. has 21 outdoor models. BULLETPROOF AC and First Co. 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.
BULLETPROOF AC and First Co. 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, BULLETPROOF AC scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • BULLETPROOF AC
  • First Co.
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBULLETPROOF ACFirst Co.
Efficiency index44% (higher)median —11% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F55% (higher)median 2.1034% (higher)median 1.90
Capacity retention at 5°F39% (higher)median 68%12% (higher)median 49%
HSPF242% (higher)median 8.51% (higher)median 6.3
SEER240% (higher)median 17.00% (higher)median 11.9
EER244% (higher)median 11.312% (higher)median 10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F42% (higher)median 22,400 Btu/h14% (higher)median 8,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models2121
AHRI certifications2161

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBULLETPROOF ACFirst Co.
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%8 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%8 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)38.1%8 models0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models0%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 · 2 groups where both have models
  • BULLETPROOF AC
  • First Co.
  • 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 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 typeBULLETPROOF ACFirst Co.
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 54%7 · index 13%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons5 · index 46%3 · index 15%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 49%None
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone11 · index 9%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 9%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 13%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 typeBULLETPROOF ACCold-climate score, best modelFirst Co.Cold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 11 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC2TCwith ducted air handler BPAC2TAHAlso listed as BPAC2THP20S3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218004248None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC3TCwith ducted air handler BPAC3TAH2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218004249None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC5TCwith ducted air handler BPAC5TAHAlso listed as BPAC5THP20S5 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 218004251No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)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 typeBULLETPROOF ACAll-around score, best modelFirst Co.All-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class25.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)18WHHPBAwith ducted air handler 37CLX(*,Q,W)11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216831931
Ducted, 2 tons79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BPAC2TCwith ducted air handler BPAC2TAHAlso listed as BPAC2THP20S4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21800424830.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)24WHHPBAwith ducted air handler 37CLX(*,Q,W)7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216831932
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons67.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BPAC3TCwith ducted air handler BPAC3TAH5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21800424920.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)30WHHPBAwith ducted air handler 37CLX(*,Q,W)3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216831933
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons64.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC4TCwith ducted air handler BPAC4TAHAlso listed as BPAC4THP20S9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218004250No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons9.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC15TMINIwith ductless indoor unit BPAC15TMINI2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218010977No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons13.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BPAC2TMINIwith ductless indoor unit BPAC2TMINI1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218010978No 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
RatingBULLETPROOF ACFirst Co.
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.80BPAC35THP14SDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 63% · 2.00EHE12***D***AAlso listed as EHE12***E***ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 66% · 83%BPAC2TCAlso listed as BPAC2THP20SDucted, 2 tonsbeats 24% · 54%EPE30***DAlso listed as EPE30***EDucted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 69% · 9.0BPAC4TCAlso listed as BPAC4THP20SDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 16% · 6.830WHHPBADucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 87% · 20.0BPAC2TCAlso listed as BPAC2THP20SDucted, 2 tonsbeats 20% · 14.218WHHPBADucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 93% · 13.3BPAC2TCAlso listed as BPAC2THP20SDucted, 2 tonsbeats 76% · 12.518WHHPBADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 74% · 42,500 Btu/hBPAC5TCAlso listed as BPAC5THP20SDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 38% · 8,000 Btu/hEHE18***D***AAlso listed as EHE18***E***ADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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