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Cooper&Hunter vs HITACHI heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, HITACHI scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Cooper&Hunter has 57 outdoor models, HITACHI has 27 outdoor models. HITACHI 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.
Cooper&Hunter and HITACHI 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, HITACHI scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Cooper&Hunter
  • HITACHI
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCooper&HunterHITACHI
Efficiency index57%median — · 11th ranked58%median —
COP at 5°F55%median 2.00 · 13th ranked72%median 2.25
Capacity retention at 5°F56%median 70% · 12th ranked57%median 76%
HSPF264%median 9.4 · 8th ranked65%median 9.8
SEER256% (higher)median 19.8 · 10th ranked50% (higher)median 20.0
EER245%median 10.5 · 22nd ranked53%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F53% (higher)median 17,500 Btu/h · 15th ranked49% (higher)median 14,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models5727
AHRI certifications40847

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCooper&HunterHITACHI
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.9%33 models74.1%20 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)56.1%32 models74.1%20 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.8%1 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.6%26 models66.7%18 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.8%1 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate42.1%24 models14.8%4 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 · 8 groups where both have models
  • Cooper&Hunter
  • HITACHI
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 typeCooper&HunterHITACHI
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons8 · index 67%4 · index 50%
Ducted, 2 tons2 · index 82%2 · index 56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 56%3 · index 71%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons10 · index 58%3 · index 66%
Ducted, 5 tons and up3 · index 55%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons24 · index 56%15 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 47%5 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons13 · index 59%4 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons11 · index 49%2 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 69%

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 typeCooper&HunterCold-climate score, best modelHITACHICold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR09-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M09DTUI7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 20774232855.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-1.0PNNBDH1with ducted air handler RPIL-1.0PNN1DH2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 206750852
Ducted, 2 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-ES24-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M24DTUI2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 20774232564.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-3.0PNNBDH1with ducted air handler RPIM-3.0PNN1DH1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 206750858
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HYP36LCUOwith ducted air handler CH-36LCDTU/IAlso listed as CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO4 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 20590158678.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-4.0PNNBDH1with ducted air handler RPIM-4.0PNN1DH2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 206750860
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HYP48LCUOwith ducted air handler CH-48LCDTU/IAlso listed as CH-NHPR48LCU-230VO5 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205263864None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR06F9-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-06MASTWM-230VI14 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 20774050081.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAC-SH09WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-SH09RHLAE13 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 206907172
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR24-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-N24MSPHCT-230VI3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 20774233576.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAC-PH24WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-PH24PHLAE3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207200483
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR36M-230VO4 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 20774237977.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-4.0PNNBDH1with ductless indoor unit RCI-4.0PNN1DH3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 206750859
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-NHPR60LCU-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-60LCFC/I5 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 211246027None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)

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 typeCooper&HunterAll-around score, best modelHITACHIAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR09-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M09DTUI8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774232857.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-1.0PNNBDH1with ducted air handler RPIL-1.0PNN1DH3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206750852
Ducted, 2 tons83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-ES24-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M24DTUI2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774232555.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAS-3.0PNNBDH1with ducted air handler RPIM-3.0PNN1DH1 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206750858
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-28MES-230VO8 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774236574.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVAHP036B21S*2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994975
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR48M-230VO8 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774238277.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVAHP048B21S*2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994976
Ducted, 5 tons and up57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-N60LCU-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-60LCDTU/I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742344No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR06F9-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-06MASTWM-230VI24 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774050072.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAC-SH09WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-SH09RHLAE14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206907172
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR24-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-24MASTWM-230VI5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774050473.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAC-PH24WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-PH24PHLAE4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207200483
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR36M-230VO9 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774237974.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVAHP036B21S*3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994969
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR48M-230VO8 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20774238167.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVAHP048B21S*1 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994970
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class68.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVAHP060B21S*1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994965

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
RatingCooper&HunterHITACHI
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.45CH-ES12-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.30RAC-EH24WHLAENon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 97%CH-NHPR48LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 133%RAC-PH09WHLAENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 10.3CH-HYP48LCUOAlso listed as CH-NHPR48LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 98% · 10.0HVAHP048B21S*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6CH-28MES-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 93% · 23.1HVAHP048B21S*Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 98% · 16.2CH-HPR09-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 16.7HVAHP048B21S*Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 57,600 Btu/hCH-NHPR60LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 23,000 Btu/hRAC-PH18WHLAENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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