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ELIOS vs MOOVAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, MOOVAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. ELIOS has 48 outdoor models, MOOVAIR has 48 outdoor models. ELIOS and MOOVAIR 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.
ELIOS and MOOVAIR 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, MOOVAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • ELIOS
  • MOOVAIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ELIOSMOOVAIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingELIOSMOOVAIR
Efficiency index56%median —68%median —
COP at 5°F57%median 2.0058%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F53%median 74%68%median 85%
HSPF265%median 9.580%median 10.4
SEER259%median 20.072%median 21.2
EER249%median 11.765%median 12.3
Heating capacity at 5°F59%median 18,850 Btu/h70%median 19,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models4848
AHRI certifications104140

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardELIOSMOOVAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.5%42 models91.7%44 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.5%42 models91.7%44 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models2.1%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)81.3%39 models91.7%44 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models2.1%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate77.1%37 models87.5%42 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
  • ELIOS
  • MOOVAIR
  • 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 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 typeELIOSMOOVAIR
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons9 · index 66%12 · index 70%
Ducted, 2 tons6 · index 54%7 · index 60%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 64%9 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5 · index 64%6 · index 67%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 65%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons16 · index 53%20 · index 72%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 51%3 · index 84%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons9 · index 44%5 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 50%2 · index 72%

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 typeELIOSCold-climate score, best modelMOOVAIRCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS17 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21604662686.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHMA18R2AN1with ducted air handler MGHLA18R4AS110 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 217509989
Ducted, 2 tons77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS16 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21604662985.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHMA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS17 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 216031053
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV16 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21790039382.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXHZA3652AV18 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216031075
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21790039682.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXHZA4862AV16 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216031078
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ductless indoor unit GKHRA09C2AS113 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21604661885.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHHA12C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHHA12C2AS119 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 216605989
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA24C2AS15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21604661689.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit GQHRA24C2AS13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216031041
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV17 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21790039478.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXHZA3652AV15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216031076
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21790039773.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXHZA4862AV12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216031079

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 typeELIOSAll-around score, best modelMOOVAIRAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21604662686.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHMA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS112 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031050
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHEA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS16 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21604662978.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSHEA24C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA24C2AS17 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031049
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV18 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21790039383.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXHZA3652AV19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031075
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHSA4862AV15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21604664685.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXHSA4862AV16 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031066
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHUA60R2AN1with ducted air handler GDHLA60R2AS11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216046632No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA09C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA09C2AS116 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21604661388.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHHA12C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHHA12C2AS119 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216605989
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ESHMA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit EWHMA24C2AS15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21604661688.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSHHA24C2AN1with ductless indoor unit MWHHA24C2AS13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218002297
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV19 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21790039278.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXHZA3652AV15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031074
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21790039575.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXHZA4862AV12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216031077

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
RatingELIOSMOOVAIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.51ESHEA12C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.51MSHEA12C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 107%ESHMA30R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 120%MSHMA09C2AN1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0EXHZA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0MXHZA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4EXHSA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 97% · 29.4MSHHA12C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 91% · 15.0ESHMA09C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 14.0MSHEA24C2AN1Non-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 97% · 39,000 Btu/hESHMB36R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hMSHHA18C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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