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ForestAir vs Mirage heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ForestAir scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. ForestAir has 22 outdoor models, Mirage has 24 outdoor models. ForestAir and Mirage 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.
ForestAir and Mirage 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, ForestAir scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • ForestAir
  • Mirage
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ForestAirMirage

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingForestAirMirage
Efficiency index57% (higher)median —40% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F43% (higher)median 1.8023% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F54% (higher)median 77%40% (higher)median 69%
HSPF234% (higher)median 9.026% (higher)median 7.8
SEER258% (higher)median 21.839% (higher)median 19.0
EER246% (higher)median 12.027% (higher)median 10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F54% (higher)median 13,200 Btu/h47% (higher)median 14,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models2224
AHRI certifications2433

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardForestAirMirage
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.2%15 models37.5%9 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.2%15 models33.3%8 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)54.5%12 models29.2%7 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate13.6%3 models0%0 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 · 4 groups where both have models
  • ForestAir
  • Mirage
  • 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 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 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 typeForestAirMirage
Ducted, 2 tons1 · index 61%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 63%1 · index 64%
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone1 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone2 · index 66%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 56%13 · index 24%
Non-ducted, 2 tons4 · index 58%4 · index 34%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 51%6 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone1 · index 52%

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 typeForestAirCold-climate score, best modelMirageCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class46.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH181B1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207862052
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD36W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD36AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 208939392None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 208939393None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20779736257.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH181B4 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 207862051
Non-ducted, 2 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FGH-24ES/E25-Owith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21162498428.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)OAEH241Awith ductless indoor unit IAEH241A1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 10091693
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH271B1 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 207862054
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class39.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH481B1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 207862060

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 typeForestAirAll-around score, best modelMirageAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH181B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862052
Ducted, 2 tons60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD36W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD24AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208939391No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class75.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH271B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862055
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20893939363.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OVMH481B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862061
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES10 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20779736252.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH181B7 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862051
Non-ducted, 2 tons71.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FGH-24ES/E25-Owith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21162498442.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)OAEH241Awith ductless indoor unit IAEH241A2 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10091693
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons51.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FA-H36-D21TL/O4-ES1 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20780420367.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)OVMH271B3 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862054
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class51.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)OVMH481B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207862060

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
RatingForestAirMirage
COP at 5°Fbeats 89% · 2.21FA-H18-D23TL/O-ESNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 2.00OVMH271BDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 73% · 81%FAD60W/A-D(U)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 60% · 83%OAEH241ANon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 73% · 9.0FAD60W/A-D(U)Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 95% · 9.7OVMH481BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 24.0FGH-24ES/E25-ONon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0OVMH271BDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 90% · 14.7FGH-09ES/E25-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 75% · 12.2OVMH271BNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 86% · 14,500 Btu/hFGH-18ES/E25-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 85% · 14,000 Btu/hOVMH181BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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