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IAIR vs Panasonic heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Panasonic scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. IAIR has 35 outdoor models, Panasonic has 36 outdoor models. IAIR and Panasonic 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.
IAIR and Panasonic 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, Panasonic scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • IAIR
  • Panasonic
  • Other ranked manufacturers
IAIRPanasonic

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingIAIRPanasonic
Efficiency index18%median —47%median —
COP at 5°F2%median 1.4040%median 1.90
Capacity retention at 5°F4%median 36%50%median 68%
HSPF219%median 7.557%median 9.2
SEER215%median 14.348%median 17.8
EER260% (higher)median 11.539% (higher)median 10.7
Heating capacity at 5°F4%median 13,300 Btu/h53%median 15,150 Btu/h
Outdoor models3536
AHRI certifications10356

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardIAIRPanasonic
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models52.8%19 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models47.2%17 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)0%0 models36.1%13 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models36.1%13 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 · 5 groups where both have models
  • IAIR
  • Panasonic
  • 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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 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 typeIAIRPanasonic
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index —7 · index 51%
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 12%3 · index 53%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 16%5 · index 46%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons15 · index 21%3 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 19%1 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone16 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone4 · index 40%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone1 · index 37%

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 typeIAIRCold-climate score, best modelPanasonicCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)64.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-HE18YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE18YAC64 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 212396504
Ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-E24YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE24YAC63 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 212396499
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 10 models qualify)78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-HE36YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE36YAC62 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 212396507
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 15 models qualify)73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-HE48YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE48YAHK62 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 212396496
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class87.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-XE9WKUAwith ductless indoor unit CS-XE9WKUAW6 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 205047851
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class64.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-XE24WKUAwith ductless indoor unit CS-XE24WKUAW2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 205047855
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo 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 typeIAIRAll-around score, best modelPanasonicAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-E9SD3UAwith ducted air handler CS-E9SD3UAW7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 9125308
Ducted, 2 tons12.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)APH3024E100AAlso listed as IPH3024E100A2 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21128999165.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CU-HE24YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE24YAHK63 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212396493
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons17.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)APH3036E100AAlso listed as IPH3036E100A4 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21225558456.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CU-HE36YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE36YAHK65 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212396495
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons21.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)APH3048E100AAlso listed as IPH3048E100A4 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21225558853.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CU-HE55YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE60YAHK63 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212396497
Ducted, 5 tons and up19.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)APH3060E100AAlso listed as IPH3060E100A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21225558941.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CU-E60YAHK6with ducted air handler CS-HE60YAHK61 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212396491
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-XE9WKUAwith ductless indoor unit CS-XE9WKUAW14 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205047851
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-4E24RBU-54 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10221204
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class36.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CU-5E36QBU-51 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10221207

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
RatingIAIRPanasonic
COP at 5°Fbeats 4% · 1.40APH3060E100AAlso listed as IPH3060E100ADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 90% · 2.24CU-E18RKUANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 5% · 38%APH3060E100AAlso listed as IPH3060E100ADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 94% · 111%CU-XE9WKUANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 39% · 7.8AHP5042E1000AAlso listed as IHP5042E1000ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 95% · 12.0CU-XE9WKUANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 40% · 15.2AHP5042E1000AAlso listed as IHP5042E1000ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 97% · 20.5CU-E9SD3UADucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 82% · 12.0AHP5042E1000AAlso listed as IHP5042E1000ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 97% · 16.1CU-XE9WKUANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 11% · 21,600 Btu/hAPH3060E100AAlso listed as IPH3060E100ADucted, 5 tons and upbeats 95% · 48,500 Btu/hCU-HE55YAHK6Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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