LUORISE vs QUEBEC VAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, QUEBEC VAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. LUORISE has 12 outdoor models, QUEBEC VAIR has 12 outdoor models. LUORISE and QUEBEC VAIR have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 11, 2026updated Oct 11, 2026 · 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.

LUORISE and QUEBEC VAIR 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, QUEBEC VAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

LUORISE
QUEBEC VAIR
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	LUORISE	QUEBEC VAIR
Efficiency index	22%median —	72%median —
COP at 5°F	20%median 1.80	42%median 1.85
Capacity retention at 5°F	33%median 70%	74%median 93%
HSPF2	17%median 8.5	82%median 10.4
SEER2	25%median 19.0	81%median 23.1
EER2	15%median 10.0	74%median 13.0
Heating capacity at 5°F	33%median 8,600 Btu/h	72%median 15,300 Btu/h
Outdoor models	12	12
AHRI certifications	12	28

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	LUORISE	QUEBEC VAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	83.3%10 models	100%12 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	66.7%8 models	100%12 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	66.7%8 models	100%12 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%0 models	66.7%8 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 · 1 groups where both have models

LUORISE
QUEBEC VAIR
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	LUORISE	QUEBEC VAIR
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	4 · index 73%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	10 · index 21%	8 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 25%	None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	4 · index 78%

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	LUORISECold-climate score, best model	QUEBEC VAIRCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NE-T53-MULTI28EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI28E4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213927614
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	28.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)L01-12K1V-19S-P-Owith ductless indoor unit L01-12K1V-19S-WC-IAlso listed as L01-12K1V-19S-O, L01-12K2V-19S-P-O, L01-12K2V-19S-O8 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 214390714	70.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NE-T52-PLA18EXTwith ductless indoor unit NE-T52-PLA18INTAlso listed as NE-T52-QVAIR18E8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 212579412
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)NE-T53-MULTI36EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI36E4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213927616

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	LUORISEAll-around score, best model	QUEBEC VAIRAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)NE-T53-MULTI28EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI28E4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213927614
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	23.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)L01-12K1V-19S-P-Owith ductless indoor unit L01-12K1V-19S-WC-IAlso listed as L01-12K1V-19S-O, L01-12K2V-19S-P-O, L01-12K2V-19S-O10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214390714	75.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NE-T52-PLA18EXTwith ductless indoor unit NE-T52-PLA18INTAlso listed as NE-T52-QVAIR18E8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212579412
Non-ducted, 2 tons	24.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)L01-24K2V-19S-P-Owith ductless indoor unit L01-24K2V-19S-WC-IAlso listed as L01-24K2V-19S-O2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214390722	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)NE-T53-MULTI36EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI36E4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213927616

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	LUORISE	QUEBEC VAIR
COP at 5°F	beats 26% · 1.80L01-24K2V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-24K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 96% · 2.38NE-T52-PLA18EXTAlso listed as NE-T52-QVAIR18ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 46% · 70%L01-12K1V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-12K1V-19S-O, L01-12K2V-19S-P-O, L01-12K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 85% · 97%NE-T53-MULTI36EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI36ENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 21% · 8.5L01-24K2V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-24K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 95% · 10.6NE-T53-MULTI28EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI28ENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 35% · 19.0L01-24K2V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-24K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 92% · 20.0NE-T53-MULTI28EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI28EDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 25% · 10.0L01-24K2V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-24K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 96% · 13.6NE-T53-MULTI36EAlso listed as NE-T53-MULTI36ENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 61% · 11,600 Btu/hL01-18K2V-19S-P-OAlso listed as L01-18K2V-19S-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 92% · 18,000 Btu/hNE-T53-AEG18EXTAlso listed as NE-T52-QVAIR3018ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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