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.

Capella and Waykar 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, Capella scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Capella
Waykar
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Capella	Waykar
Efficiency index	69% (higher)median —	34% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	54% (higher)median 2.00	25% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F	77% (higher)median 95%	36% (higher)median 73%
HSPF2	79% (higher)median 10.4	51% (higher)median 9.5
SEER2	71% (higher)median 21.3	34% (higher)median 20.0
EER2	67% (higher)median 12.3	26% (higher)median 10.5
Heating capacity at 5°F	75% (higher)median 21,600 Btu/h	36% (higher)median 9,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	27	26
AHRI certifications	89	26

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Capella	Waykar
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	96.3%26 models	69.2%18 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	96.3%26 models	69.2%18 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	92.6%25 models	61.5%16 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	92.6%25 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.

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 · 3 groups where both have models

Capella
Waykar
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	Capella	Waykar
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	5 · index 79%	None
Ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 70%	None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	6 · index 75%	None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 71%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	11 · index 63%	20 · index 35%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 55%	4 · index 33%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	4 · index 76%	2 · index 20%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	4 · index 67%	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 type	CapellaCold-climate score, best model	WaykarCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	82.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPPB-H18A-Owith ducted air handler SFCB1-H18A-I5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216027630	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPPB-H24A-Owith ducted air handler SFCB1-H24A-I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216027631	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM4B1-H36A-OAlso listed as CPM4B1V-H36A-O6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216027639	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-O6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216027642	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPEB-H09A-Owith ductless indoor unit CPEB-H09A-I9 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 216445281	50.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSHWE230-09K-Owith ductless indoor unit TSHWE230-09K-IAlso listed as TSHWA230-09K-O16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 217655790
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPPB-H24A-Owith ductless indoor unit SICB1-H24A-I3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216027627	None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM4B1-H36A-OAlso listed as CPM4B1V-H36A-O4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216027640	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-O4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216027643	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 type	CapellaAll-around score, best model	WaykarAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPPB-H09A-Owith ducted air handler SFCB1-H09A-I5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027628	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPPB-H24A-Owith ducted air handler SFCB1-H24A-I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027631	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM4B1-H36A-OAlso listed as CPM4B1V-H36A-O6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027639	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-O6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027642	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPEB-H09A-Owith ductless indoor unit CPEB-H09A-I11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216445281	46.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSHWE230-09K-32-Owith ductless indoor unit TSHWE230-09K-32-IAlso listed as TSHWA230-09K-32-O20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218338203
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPPB-H24A-Owith ductless indoor unit CPPB-H24A-I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027623	39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSHWE230-24K-Owith ductless indoor unit TSHWE230-24K-IAlso listed as TSHWA230-24K-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217655805
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPM4B1-H36A-OAlso listed as CPM4B1V-H36A-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027638	20.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSHWE230-36K-32-Owith ductless indoor unit TSHWE230-36K-32-IAlso listed as TSHWA230-36K-32-O2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218338195
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216027641	No 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
Rating	Capella	Waykar
COP at 5°F	beats 94% · 2.34CPPB-H24A-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 71% · 2.10TSHWE230-24K-OAlso listed as TSHWA230-24K-ONon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 98% · 120%CPPB-H09A-ODucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 61% · 80%TSHWE115-09K-32-OAlso listed as TSHWA115-09K-32-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 99% · 11.0CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 64% · 10.0TSHWE230-09K-OAlso listed as TSHWA230-09K-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 96% · 20.4CPM5B1-H48A-OAlso listed as CPM5B1V-H48A-ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 47% · 21.0TSHWE230-24K-OAlso listed as TSHWA230-24K-ONon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2	beats 95% · 14.0CPPB-H09A-ODucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 56% · 12.5TSHWE230-09K-32-OAlso listed as TSHWA230-09K-32-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 97% · 19,000 Btu/hCPM2B1-H18A-OAlso listed as CPM2B1V-H18A-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 72% · 12,500 Btu/hTSHWE230-18K-OAlso listed as TSHWA230-18K-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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