Skip to content
Rebate.Blue

EMI vs HAXXAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, HAXXAIR scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. EMI has 15 outdoor models, HAXXAIR has 15 outdoor models. EMI and HAXXAIR have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

New to heat pump ratings? The Simple view explains them in plain words →

CompareData as of updated · 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.
EMI and HAXXAIR 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, HAXXAIR scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • EMI
  • HAXXAIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
EMIHAXXAIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingEMIHAXXAIR
Efficiency index62%median —71%median —
COP at 5°F56% (higher)median 2.0055% (higher)median 2.09
Capacity retention at 5°F63%median 95%78%median 97%
HSPF269%median 10.569%median 10.0
SEER261%median 21.478%median 22.0
EER260%median 12.573%median 12.9
Heating capacity at 5°F60%median 18,000 Btu/h70%median 19,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models1515
AHRI certifications2723

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardEMIHAXXAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)86.7%13 models100%15 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)86.7%13 models100%15 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)6.7%1 models13.3%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)73.3%11 models100%15 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge6.7%1 models13.3%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate73.3%11 models100%15 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 · 7 groups where both have models
  • EMI
  • HAXXAIR
  • 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 typeEMIHAXXAIR
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1 · index 77%1 · index 65%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 81%3 · index 71%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 84%2 · index 71%
Ducted, 2 tonsNone1 · index 80%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 81%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons8 · index 60%7 · index 79%
Non-ducted, 2 tons2 · index 53%1 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 46%2 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 76%1 · index 44%

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 typeEMICold-climate score, best modelHAXXAIRCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ218DA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21544494166.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-18V2D1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216707866
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class82.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-24V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-24V2D1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216014850
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EMXMZ436DA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21544494787.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HVHDZ-36V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-36V2D3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216014851
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ548DA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21544495077.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-48V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-48V2D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216014852
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-60V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-60V2D1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216014853
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXSZ106DAwith ductless indoor unit EMXWAL06DA6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21544493589.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHZ-09A2Uwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-09A2U7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217731091
Non-ducted, 2 tons88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXSZ124DAwith ductless indoor unit EMXWAL24DA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21544493948.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHZ-24V2Dwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-24V2D1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 215887342
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ436DA2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21544494853.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-36V2D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216707875
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ548DA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21544495116.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-42V2D1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 216707872

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 typeEMIAll-around score, best modelHAXXAIRAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ218DA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544494164.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-18V2D1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216707866
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-24V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-24V2D1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216014850
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ436DA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544494782.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-36V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-36V2D3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216014851
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ548DA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544495082.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-48V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-48V2D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216014852
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class81.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHDZ-60V2Dwith ducted air handler HAHDZ-60V2D1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216014853
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXSZ106DAwith ductless indoor unit EMXWAL06DA8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544493594.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHZ-09A2Uwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-09A2U7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217731091
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXSZ124DAwith ductless indoor unit EMXWAL24DA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544493958.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHZ-24V2Dwith ductless indoor unit HAHZ-24V2D1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215887342
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ436DA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544494664.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-27V2D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216707868
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)EMXMZ548DA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21544494943.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HVHMZ-42V2D1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216707872

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
RatingEMIHAXXAIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 97% · 2.40EMXSZ106DANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 2.42HVHDZ-60V2DDucted, 5 tons and up
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 94% · 110%EMXSZ106DANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 94% · 75%HVHDZ-60V2DDucted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2beats 99% · 14.8EMXSZ106DANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 10.5HVHDZ-36V2DDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4EMXMZ548DADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 32.0HVHZ-09A2UNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 18.0EMXSZ106DANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 18.4HVHZ-09A2UNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 97% · 19,000 Btu/hEMXMZ218DANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 18,000 Btu/hHVHZ-18V2DNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

More comparisons

Pick any two manufacturers