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ELIOS vs SLIMAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, SLIMAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. ELIOS has 48 outdoor models, SLIMAIR has 48 outdoor models. ELIOS and SLIMAIR have no QMID on file and are not ranked. They share hardware: 56 equipment families appear under both names.

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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 SLIMAIR 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, SLIMAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • ELIOS
  • SLIMAIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ELIOSSLIMAIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingELIOSSLIMAIR
Efficiency index56%median —60%median —
COP at 5°F57%median 2.0060%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F53%median 74%59%median 78%
HSPF265%median 9.573%median 10.0
SEER259%median 20.061%median 19.5
EER249%median 11.753%median 11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F59%median 18,850 Btu/h63%median 21,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models4848
AHRI certifications104117

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardELIOSSLIMAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.5%42 models89.6%43 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)87.5%42 models87.5%42 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models2.1%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)81.3%39 models77.1%37 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models2.1%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate77.1%37 models79.2%38 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • ELIOS
  • SLIMAIR
  • 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 typeELIOSSLIMAIR
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons9 · index 66%11 · index 76%
Ducted, 2 tons6 · index 54%5 · index 67%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 64%9 · index 65%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5 · index 64%10 · index 61%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 65%2 · index 64%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons16 · index 53%16 · index 61%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 51%4 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons9 · index 44%8 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 50%7 · index 42%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 27%

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 modelSLIMAIRCold-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 21604662693.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC06AH2AGwith ducted air handler SHDL06AC2AG10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 218472984
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)SHC24AH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24AC2AG5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216699327
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV16 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21790039383.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC36AH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD36AC2AG7 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 216699328
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)SHC6Z48AH2AG10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 217456291
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
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 21604661893.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC06AH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM06AE2AG12 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 217500256
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)SHC24AH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHL24AC2AG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216699351
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA3652AV17 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21790039489.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC36AH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHS36AC2AG6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 216699340
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)EXHZA4862AV13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21790039769.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC6Z55AH2AG6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217456295
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 typeELIOSAll-around score, best modelSLIMAIRAll-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 21604662695.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC06AH2AGwith ducted air handler SHDL06AC2AG11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218472984
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)SHC24AE2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24AC2AG5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699334
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)SHC5Z36AH2AG9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217456288
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)SHC6Z48AC2AG10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217456276
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 21604663265.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC60AC2AGwith ducted air handler SHD60AC2AG2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699337
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 21604661393.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC06AH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM06AE2AG16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500256
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 21604661674.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC24AE2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM24AE2AG4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699318
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 21790039266.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC5Z36AH2AG8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217456287
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 21790039562.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC6Z55AH2AG7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217456293
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC6Z55AC2AG1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217456278

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
RatingELIOSSLIMAIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.51ESHEA12C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 2.39SHC12AE2AGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 97% · 107%ESHMA30R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 120%SHC09AH2AGDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0EXHZA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0SHC6Z48AH2AGDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4EXHSA4862AV1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 96% · 20.4SHC6Z48AC2AGDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 91% · 15.0ESHMA09C2AN1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 14.4SHC06AH2AGDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 97% · 39,000 Btu/hESHMB36R2AN1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 39,500 Btu/hSHC36AH2AGNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons

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