Maestrale vs VillaTherm heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Maestrale and VillaTherm split the 6 ratings 3–3. Maestrale has 24 outdoor models, VillaTherm has 24 outdoor models. Maestrale and VillaTherm 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.
- Maestrale
- VillaTherm
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | Maestrale | VillaTherm |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 64%median — | 66%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 29%median 1.80 | 80%median 2.20 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 72% (higher)median 96% | 63% (higher)median 74% |
| HSPF2 | 71%median 10.3 | 76%median 9.5 |
| SEER2 | 79% (higher)median 23.8 | 71% (higher)median 18.0 |
| EER2 | 61% (higher)median 12.5 | 45% (higher)median 11.0 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 62%median 17,800 Btu/h | 63%median 30,500 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 24 | 24 |
| AHRI certifications | 24 | 40 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | Maestrale | VillaTherm |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%24 models | 91.7%22 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 100%24 models | 91.7%22 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 16.7%4 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 100%24 models | 91.7%22 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 16.7%4 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 33.3%8 models | 83.3%20 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- Maestrale
- VillaTherm
- 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
| Size and duct type | Maestrale | VillaTherm |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | None | 6 · index 77% |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 6 · index 63% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 12 · index 61% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 14 · index 71% | None |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 4 · index 56% | None |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 4 · index 58% | None |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 2 · index 42% | None |
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
| Size and duct type | MaestraleCold-climate score, best model | VillaThermCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 89.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-24HDCT-Awith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-24SHDCALN26 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218696917 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-36HDCT-Awith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-36SHDCALN26 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218696918 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 79.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-48HDCT-Awith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-48SHDCALN212 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218696920 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSB20MBOR2J0X24Also listed as TSB20MBOR2J0X2414 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 218331913 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSA24MAQU1J0X24-Owith ductless indoor unit TSA24MAQU1J0X24-IAlso listed as TSA24MAQU1JOX24-0, TSA24MAQU1J0X24-0, TSA24MAQU1J0X24-O4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218331912 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSB24MBOR3J0X24*Also listed as TSB24MBOR3J0X244 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218331928 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 31.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSB45MBOR4J0X24Also listed as TSB45MBOR4J0X242 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218331914 | No models in this size class |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | MaestraleAll-around score, best model | VillaThermAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 85.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-24HDCT-Awith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-24SHDCALN26 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218696917 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-36HDCTwith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-36HDCAlso listed as VHP-UCA-36HDC-A, VHP-UCHA-36HDCT-A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217155422 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 68.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)VHP-UCHA-48HDCTwith ducted air handler VAH-UCHA-48HDCAlso listed as VHP-UCA-48HDC-A, VHP-UCHA-48HDCT-A12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217155425 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSA09MAQU1J0X24-Owith ductless indoor unit TSA09MAQU1J0X24-IAlso listed as TSA09MAQU1JOX24-O, TSA09MAQU1J0X24-O14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218331911 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSA24MAQU1J0X24-Owith ductless indoor unit TSA24MAQU1J0X24-IAlso listed as TSA24MAQU1JOX24-0, TSA24MAQU1J0X24-0, TSA24MAQU1J0X24-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218331912 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSB24MBOR3J0X24*Also listed as TSB24MBOR3J0X244 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218331928 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 42.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSB45MBOR4J0X24Also listed as TSB45MBOR4J0X242 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218331914 | No models in this size class |
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.
| Rating | Maestrale | VillaTherm |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 63% · 2.00TSB20MBOR2J0X24Also listed as TSB20MBOR2J0X24Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 89% · 2.30VHP-UCHA-36HDCT-ADucted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 92% · 106%TSA09MAQU1J0X24-OAlso listed as TSA09MAQU1JOX24-O, TSA09MAQU1J0X24-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 92% · 100%VHP-UCHA-24HDCSN4Also listed as VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSN4, VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSNDucted, 2 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 80% · 10.5TSB24MBOR3J0X24*Also listed as TSB24MBOR3J0X24Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 90% · 10.5VHP-UCHA-48HDCT-ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 91% · 24.0TSB24MBOR3J0X24*Also listed as TSB24MBOR3J0X24Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 87% · 20.0VHP-UCHA-24HDCTAlso listed as VHP-UCA-24HDC-A, VHP-UCHA-24HDCT-ADucted, 2 tons |
| EER2 | beats 87% · 14.5TSA09MAQU1J0X24-OAlso listed as TSA09MAQU1JOX24-O, TSA09MAQU1J0X24-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 98% · 14.0VHP-UCHA-24HDCTAlso listed as VHP-UCA-24HDC-A, VHP-UCHA-24HDCT-ADucted, 2 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 90% · 17,800 Btu/hTSA18MAQU1J0X24-O*Also listed as TSA18MAQU1JOX24-0, TSA18MAQU1J0X24-0, TSA18MAQU1J0X24-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 89% · 24,000 Btu/hVHP-UCHA-24HDCSN4Also listed as VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSN4, VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSNDucted, 2 tons |