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PREMIUM LEVELLA vs QUIK COMFORT heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, PREMIUM LEVELLA scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. PREMIUM LEVELLA has 40 outdoor models, QUIK COMFORT has 17 outdoor models. PREMIUM LEVELLA and QUIK COMFORT 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.
PREMIUM LEVELLA and QUIK COMFORT 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, PREMIUM LEVELLA scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • PREMIUM LEVELLA
  • QUIK COMFORT
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingPREMIUM LEVELLAQUIK COMFORT
Efficiency index45% (higher)median —14% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F44% (higher)median 1.8622% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F35% (higher)median 62%16% (higher)median 61%
HSPF242% (higher)median 8.719% (higher)median 7.7
SEER245% (higher)median 19.821% (higher)median 14.8
EER236%median 10.447%median 11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F36%median 10,100 Btu/h62%median 11,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models4017
AHRI certifications4821

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardPREMIUM LEVELLAQUIK COMFORT
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)52.5%21 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%20 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)27.5%11 models0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate12.5%5 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 · 5 groups where both have models
  • PREMIUM LEVELLA
  • QUIK COMFORT
  • 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 typePREMIUM LEVELLAQUIK COMFORT
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1 · index 57%2 · index —
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 66%4 · index —
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 64%3 · index —
Ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index —
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons26 · index 42%5 · index 14%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 39%1 · index —
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 45%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 52%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

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 typePREMIUM LEVELLACold-climate score, best modelQUIK COMFORTCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons46.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ188800B1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 211991187None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIACWMZ9082280Bwith ductless indoor unit PIACWMZ9082279A8 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 214717543None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2 tons64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAW2432580Bwith ductless indoor unit PIAW2432579A1 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 214232462None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ278800B1 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 211991190No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons39.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ488800B1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 211991197No models in this size class

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 typePREMIUM LEVELLAAll-around score, best modelQUIK COMFORTAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ188800B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211991187None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ278800B2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211991191None on this board (0 of 4 models have all five ratings)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ488800B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211991199None on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PIAW932580Bwith ductless indoor unit PIAW932579A23 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423246314.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC18HMSP2C19Swith ductless indoor unit QC18HMSP2E19S1 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210372385
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAW2432580Bwith ductless indoor unit PIAW2432579A3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232462None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons67.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ278800B6 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211991190No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons51.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PIAWMZ488800B1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211991197No models in this size class

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
RatingPREMIUM LEVELLAQUIK COMFORT
COP at 5°Fbeats 95% · 2.37PIACWMZ9082280BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 22% · 1.80QC18HMSP2C19SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 87% · 101%PIAW1232580BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 16% · 61%QC18HMSP2C19SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 95% · 9.7PIAWMZ488800BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 28% · 7.5QC15S42HUP2CDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0PIAWMZ278800BDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 24% · 15.2QC1524HDAAlso listed as QC15S24HUP2CDucted, 2 tons
EER2beats 95% · 15.8PIAW932580BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 74% · 11.7QC15S42HUP2CDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 90% · 17,742 Btu/hPIAW1832580BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 61% · 11,600 Btu/hQC18HMSP2C19SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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