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.

Ephoca and Lennox 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, Lennox scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

Ephoca
Lennox
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Ephoca	Lennox
Efficiency index	31%median —	48%median — · 22nd ranked
COP at 5°F	21%median 1.75	46%median 1.95 · 21st ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	51% (higher)median 73%	43% (higher)median 62% · 22nd ranked
HSPF2	40%median 9.2	44%median 8.1 · 21st ranked
SEER2	21%median 15.2	45%median 16.0 · 21st ranked
EER2	28%median 11.0	57%median 11.7 · 11th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	21%median 6,500 Btu/h	45%median 19,000 Btu/h · 22nd ranked
Outdoor models	382	331
AHRI certifications	382	65,305

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Ephoca	Lennox
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	43.8%145 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	41.4%137 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	2.7%9 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	31.4%120 models	35.6%118 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	2.7%9 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	48.7%186 models	29.9%99 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 · 2 groups where both have models

Ephoca
Lennox
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Ephoca	Lennox
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	316 · index 33%	23 · index 59%
Ducted, 2 tons	None	48 · index 46%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	86 · index 45%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	100 · index 44%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None	30 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	66 · index 22%	44 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None	16 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	16 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	6 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None	4 · index 57%

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 type	EphocaCold-climate score, best model	LennoxCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more285 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 217607099	86.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-VXP18SA-1with ducted air handler WXP18SA16 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 217482406
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)SL22KLV-024-230A**with ducted air handler CBK48MVT-042-230-27 of 51 models qualify · AHRI 216379010
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	93.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SL22KLV-036-230A**with ducted air handler CBK48MVT-060-230-29 of 83 models qualify · AHRI 216776011
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	90.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SL22KLV-060-230A**with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60D3J+TDR and furnace SLP99UH110XV60C27 of 99 models qualify · AHRI 217443918
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD060H6M-5P5 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 216054512
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	32.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 217677964	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-VHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP06SA-131 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 216097104
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP24CA-112 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 217482451
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD036S6M-5P14 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 216054505
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-15 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 216097135
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD060H6M-5P4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216054508

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 type	EphocaAll-around score, best model	LennoxAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	54.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217650520	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-VHP09SA-1with ducted air handler B-VHP09DA-123 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217482441
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	89.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-ZHP24SA-1with ducted air handler B-ZHP24SA-147 of 47 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218027842
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)SL22KLV-036-230A**with ducted air handler CBK48MVT-060-230-84 of 84 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216776011
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SL22KLV-048-230Awith indoor coil CK40[C,U]T-60C-+TDR and furnace SL280UH080NV60C97 of 97 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216776088
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD060H6M-5P36 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216054512
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	23.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1031with ductless indoor unit APP1031Also listed as APP1032, APK1032, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607325	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-VHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP06SA-140 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097104
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-KZP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-KZP24SA-114 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218027843
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD036S6M-5P15 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216054505
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-16 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216097133
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)VPD060H6M-5P4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216054508

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
Rating	Ephoca	Lennox
COP at 5°F	beats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 4.067HP14F30P-**ADucted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 150%A-ZHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 68% · 9.9AVP1031Also listed as AVP1032, AVE1032, AVK1032, AXP1031 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.6A-ZHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 27.0A-ZHP15SA-1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.0EL16KP1-018-230A**Also listed as ML14KP1-018-230ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 54,000 Btu/hMMLD024S6S-1PNon-ducted, 2 tons

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