COMFORMATIC vs SMITHCOMFORT heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, COMFORMATIC scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. COMFORMATIC has 6 outdoor models, SMITHCOMFORT has 5 outdoor models. COMFORMATIC and SMITHCOMFORT 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.
- COMFORMATIC
- SMITHCOMFORT
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | COMFORMATIC | SMITHCOMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 41% (higher)median — | 29% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 35%median 1.90 | 51%median 1.96 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 39% (higher)median 72% | 14% (higher)median 61% |
| HSPF2 | 21%median 8.5 | 29%median 9.0 |
| SEER2 | 55% (higher)median 21.5 | 30% (higher)median 19.2 |
| EER2 | 44% (higher)median 11.4 | 24% (higher)median 10.1 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 40% (higher)median 11,200 Btu/h | 26% (higher)median 11,500 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 6 | 5 |
| AHRI certifications | 6 | 5 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | COMFORMATIC | SMITHCOMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%6 models | 60%3 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%6 models | 40%2 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 83.3%5 models | 20%1 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 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.
- COMFORMATIC
- SMITHCOMFORT
- 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
| Size and duct type | COMFORMATIC | SMITHCOMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 4 · index 40% | 3 · index 35% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 54% | 1 · index 33% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 1 · index 30% | 1 · index 7% |
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
| Size and duct type | COMFORMATICCold-climate score, best model | SMITHCOMFORTCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 45.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC09-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE09-H24 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214796349 | None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | 48.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)10004820OUwith ductless indoor unit 10004815IU1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 215747804 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 22.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H21 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 214771919 | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | COMFORMATICAll-around score, best model | SMITHCOMFORTAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 50.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AWGRC09-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE09-H24 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214796349 | 43.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)10004817OUwith ductless indoor unit 10004812IU3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215747800 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 53.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AWGRXC24-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRXE24-H21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214771918 | 32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)10004820OUwith ductless indoor unit 10004815IU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215747804 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 30.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214771919 | 7.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)10004821OUwith ductless indoor unit 10004816IU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215747802 |
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.
| Rating | COMFORMATIC | SMITHCOMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 42% · 1.90AWGRC12-H1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 81% · 2.1410004819OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 58% · 79%AWGRC09-H2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 37% · 71%10004820OUNon-ducted, 2 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 43% · 9.5AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons | beats 52% · 9.610004819OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 59% · 22.0AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons | beats 51% · 21.510004817OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 91% · 13.7AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons | beats 56% · 12.510004817OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 74% · 13,000 Btu/hAWGRC18-H2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 63% · 11,500 Btu/h10004819OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |