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.

CLASSIC and Ephoca 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, CLASSIC scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

CLASSIC
Ephoca
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	CLASSIC	Ephoca
Efficiency index	52% (higher)median —	20% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	41% (higher)median 1.80	4% (higher)median 1.72
Capacity retention at 5°F	42%median 70%	48%median 73%
HSPF2	51% (higher)median 9.0	38% (higher)median 9.2
SEER2	52% (higher)median 20.0	7% (higher)median 13.9
EER2	49% (higher)median 11.5	14% (higher)median 10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F	45% (higher)median 13,000 Btu/h	5% (higher)median 6,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models	32	30
AHRI certifications	48	30

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	CLASSIC	Ephoca
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	56.3%18 models	0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	56.3%18 models	0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	40.6%13 models	0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	12.5%4 models	13.3%4 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

CLASSIC
Ephoca
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	CLASSIC	Ephoca
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	3 · index 66%	26 · index 20%
Ducted, 2 tons	1 · index 85%	None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	3 · index 57%	None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	2 · index 54%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	14 · index 46%	4 · index 25%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 57%	None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	12 · index 49%	None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	3 · index 46%	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	CLASSICCold-climate score, best model	EphocaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	67.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRSVHC12ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC12S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843001	41.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 more26 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 213607332
Ducted, 2 tons	82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC24S1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 209843003	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MMRSHC18AS29 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 209843033	32.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1041with ductless indoor unit APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK10424 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213607324
Non-ducted, 2 tons	74.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC24S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843008	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC27AS32 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 209843036	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC48ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC48S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843010	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	CLASSICAll-around score, best model	EphocaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRSVHC18ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC18S3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843002	28.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 more26 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607332
Ducted, 2 tons	84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC24S1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843003	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC27AS33 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843037	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC48AS52 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843043	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRSVHC12ASwith ductless indoor unit MC4VHC12S14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209842996	25.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1041with ductless indoor unit APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK10424 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607324
Non-ducted, 2 tons	72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC24S2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843008	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC27AS36 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843036	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	51.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC48AS52 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843042	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	CLASSIC	Ephoca
COP at 5°F	beats 91% · 2.27MRSVHC12ASNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 6% · 1.75APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 59% · 68%MRSVHC48ASDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 68% · 81%APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 98% · 11.2MRSVHC24ASDucted, 2 tons	beats 73% · 9.9AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 98% · 21.0MMRSHC27AS3Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 9% · 14.4AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 85% · 12.5MRSVHC24ASDucted, 2 tons	beats 34% · 11.2APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 85% · 14,000 Btu/hMMRSHC18AS2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 11% · 6,700 Btu/hAPP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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