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CLASSIC vs Ephoca: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CLASSIC model beats 41% and a typical Ephoca model 31%. CLASSIC rates higher overall.

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CLASSIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 models listed

Ephoca

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

382 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FCLASSIC: Beats 37%Ephoca: Beats 21%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 43%Ephoca: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 37%Ephoca: Beats 40%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 45%Ephoca: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 40%Ephoca: Beats 28%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    CLASSIC
    65%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    65%
    Ephoca
    31%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    3%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    20%
    Ephoca
    49%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from CLASSIC.

Ephoca

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Ephoca.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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