Comfort Temps vs OUTES heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Comfort Temps and OUTES split the 6 ratings 3–3. Comfort Temps has 20 outdoor models, OUTES has 20 outdoor models. Comfort Temps and OUTES have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

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.

Comfort Temps and OUTES 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, Comfort Temps and OUTES split the 6 ratings 3–3.

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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Comfort Temps	OUTES
Efficiency index	49%median —	65%median —
COP at 5°F	37%median 1.89	65%median 2.05
Capacity retention at 5°F	38%median 72%	65%median 76%
HSPF2	53% (higher)median 9.5	38% (higher)median 7.5
SEER2	59% (higher)median 23.0	37% (higher)median 14.3
EER2	52% (higher)median 12.3	50% (higher)median 11.4
Heating capacity at 5°F	41%median 9,100 Btu/h	65%median 31,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	20	20
AHRI certifications	20	49

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Comfort Temps	OUTES
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	100%20 models	30%6 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	100%20 models	30%6 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	90%18 models	30%6 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	60%12 models	30%6 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 · 0 groups where both have models

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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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Comfort Temps	OUTES
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	None	2 · index —
Ducted, 2 tons	None	4 · index 71%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	5 · index 58%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	9 · index 64%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	16 · index 50%	None
Non-ducted, 2 tons	4 · index 45%	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	Comfort TempsCold-climate score, best model	OUTESCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE1802 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218389013
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H36DEMR3-M01/SE1801 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218361292
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180with ducted air handler OAH-C48DMR3-B02/SE1803 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216437867
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	59.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CTP-BH122A-Owith ductless indoor unit CTP-BH122A-IAlso listed as CTP-BH122A-O15 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 216472852	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons	37.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CTP-BH242A-Owith ductless indoor unit CTP-BH242A-IAlso listed as CTP-BH242A-O3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216472854	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	Comfort TempsAll-around score, best model	OUTESAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE1802 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218389013
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ORT-H36DEMR3-M01/SE1801 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218361292
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180with ducted air handler OAH-C48DMR3-B02/SE1803 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216437867
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CTP-BH122A-Owith ductless indoor unit CTP-BH122A-IAlso listed as CTP-BH122A-O16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216472852	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons	52.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CTP-BH242A-Owith ductless indoor unit CTP-BH242A-IAlso listed as CTP-BH242A-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216472854	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	Comfort Temps	OUTES
COP at 5°F	beats 77% · 2.10CTP-BH121A-OAlso listed as CTP-BH121A-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 86% · 2.30OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 52% · 76%CTP-BH242A-OAlso listed as CTP-BH242A-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 96% · 103%ORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE180Ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 64% · 10.0CEL-BH092A-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 74% · 9.2OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 79% · 23.0CTP-BH242A-OAlso listed as CTP-BH242A-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 81% · 18.5OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 70% · 13.0CTP-BH091A-OAlso listed as CTP-BH091A-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 83% · 12.0OTD-H42SMR3-C01/SE143Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 79% · 13,600 Btu/hCTP-BH182A-OAlso listed as CTP-BH182A-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 94% · 24,600 Btu/hORT-H24DEMR3-M01/SE180Ducted, 2 tons

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