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COMFORTSTAR vs Hisense heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Hisense scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. COMFORTSTAR has 133 outdoor models, Hisense has 161 outdoor models. COMFORTSTAR has no QMID on file and is 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.
COMFORTSTAR and Hisense 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, Hisense scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • COMFORTSTAR
  • Hisense
  • Other ranked manufacturers
COMFORTS…Hisense

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCOMFORTSTARHisense
Efficiency index50%median —54%median — · 11th ranked
COP at 5°F51%median 2.0059%median 2.00 · 11th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F48%median 71%61%median 77% · 6th ranked
HSPF254% (higher)median 8.751% (higher)median 9.0 · 15th ranked
SEER249%median 17.156%median 20.0 · 12th ranked
EER244%median 11.246%median 11.7 · 20th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F52%median 20,600 Btu/h57%median 18,000 Btu/h · 11th ranked
Outdoor models133161
AHRI certifications4611,109

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCOMFORTSTARHisense
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models80.1%129 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models75.8%122 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.5%2 models7.5%12 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)46.6%62 models68.3%110 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.5%2 models7.5%12 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate30.1%40 models55.3%89 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 · 10 groups where both have models
  • COMFORTSTAR
  • Hisense
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeCOMFORTSTARHisense
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons17 · index 67%11 · index 55%
Ducted, 2 tons17 · index 48%14 · index 46%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons31 · index 49%23 · index 57%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons36 · index 49%28 · index 54%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 64%5 · index 70%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 56%70 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 46%15 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 44%15 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons11 · index 39%5 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 27%1 · index 84%

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 typeCOMFORTSTARCold-climate score, best modelHisenseCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)13 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713837573.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ducted air handler AUH-18UX3TFH5Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U14 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 217465404
Ducted, 2 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler AHU3-24M12 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713836182.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AUWR-24U3TK5with ducted air handler AUH-24UX3TDH38 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 214802096
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-36DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-36DU(I)12 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 21713838787.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AUWR-36U3TW5with ducted air handler AUH-36UX3TDH3Also listed as AUWR-3624P, AOH-36U3T24P17 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 214802097
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-48-6SH16 of 36 models qualify · AHRI 21672091983.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AUW-48U3TH1with ducted air handler AUH-48UX3TEH5Also listed as AOU-48U3T25U19 of 27 models qualify · AHRI 217469235
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)88.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-60U3TH5with ducted air handler AUH-60UX3TEH36 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 214802098
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit T1W3-06CD(I)17 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 21713838390.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AO-12U3T25Pwith ductless indoor unit AS-12U3THE25PAlso listed as AO-12U3T26P249 of 70 models qualify · AHRI 217727404
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit TIP3-24CD(I)4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21713837476.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3TJA1Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216019253
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-36DU(O)with ductless indoor unit FPA3-36DU(I)14 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21713838492.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVW-36F3DAH212 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216618248
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-60-6SH9 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21672092394.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVW-48F3DAH24 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216618251
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)98.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-60F3DAH21 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216618254

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 typeCOMFORTSTARAll-around score, best modelHisenseAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713837567.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ducted air handler AUH-18UX3TFH5Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465404
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-24CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090279.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AUWR-24U3TK5with ducted air handler AUH-24UX3TDH311 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802096
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CVH3-36-5SH27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091682.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3TW5with ducted air handler AUH-36UX3TDH3Also listed as AUWR-3624P, AOH-36U3T24P23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802097
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CMZ3-55-6Z32 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672093482.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOH-48U3T24Pwith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60B4J+TDR28 of 28 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217269197
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-60DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-60DU(I)2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090580.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AUWR-6024Pwith ducted air handler AUH-6024Also listed as AOH-60U3T24P5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214855379
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-06CD(I)22 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713836894.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AS-09UW3TBW00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3TBW**00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P270 of 70 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216739752
Non-ducted, 2 tons74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPP3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-24CD(I)6 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672088761.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AST-24UW3TKN00with ductless indoor unit AST-24UW3TKN**0015 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214081399
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-36-5SH17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091586.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVW-36F3DAH215 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618248
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-60-6SH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672092182.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVW-48F3DAH25 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618251
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CMZ3-62-6Z1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672093683.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVW-60F3DAH21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618254

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
RatingCOMFORTSTARHisense
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.47CPP3-12CD(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 2.53AST-18UW3RXW00Also listed as AO-18U3R25ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 115%CHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 100%AVW-60F3DAH2Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0CVH3-48-6SHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 10.1AVW-60F3DAH2Ducted, 5 tons and up
SEER2beats 97% · 22.0C32-MZ-2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 32.0AS-09UW3TBW00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.4CHF3-06CD(O)Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 18.4AS-09UW3TBW00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 42,500 Btu/hCHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 63,000 Btu/hAVW-60F3DAH2Ducted, 5 tons and up

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