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COMFORMATIC vs Endura: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORMATIC model beats 41% and a typical Endura model 63%. Endura rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

COMFORMATIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

6 models listed

Endura

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

9 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°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 35%Endura: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 39%Endura: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORMATIC: Beats 21%Endura: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 55%Endura: Beats 69%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 44%Endura: Beats 66%

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

    COMFORMATIC
    100%
    Endura
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    COMFORMATIC
    83%
    Endura
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    Endura
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    Endura
    100%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

COMFORMATIC

  1. 1AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H2COMFORMATIC3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 22.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    30.4score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 39

Endura

  1. 1HBEFLM3-OD27Endura2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 50.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.9 (EER2)
    Great
    64.2score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 78
  2. 2HBEFLM4-OD36Endura3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.9 (EER2)
    Great
    61.7score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 70

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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