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COMFORMATIC vs SUPREME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORMATIC model beats 41% and a typical SUPREME model 66%. SUPREME 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

SUPREME

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

5 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%SUPREME: Beats 24%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 39%SUPREME: Beats 85%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORMATIC: Beats 21%SUPREME: Beats 77%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 55%SUPREME: Beats 75%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 44%SUPREME: Beats 64%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    COMFORMATIC
    100%
    SUPREME
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    COMFORMATIC
    83%
    SUPREME
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    SUPREME
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    SUPREME
    40%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

COMFORMATIC

  1. 1AWGRC09-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE09-H2COMFORMATIC1 ton · 9,100 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    45.6score / 100
  2. 2AWGRC12-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE12-H2COMFORMATIC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.9score / 100
  3. 3AWGRC12-H1with ductless indoor unit AWGRE12-H1COMFORMATIC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    27.2score / 100

SUPREME

  1. 1T55-SUPAE18E454with ductless indoor unit T55-SUPAE18I454SUPREME1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  2. 2SUP25S12R454-Owith ductless indoor unit SUP25S12R454-ISUPREME1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    62.1score / 100
  3. 3T55-SUPAE12E454with ductless indoor unit T55-SUPAE12I454SUPREME1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    60.0score / 100

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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