QUIK COMFORT vs SHARP heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, SHARP scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. QUIK COMFORT has 17 outdoor models, SHARP has 17 outdoor models. QUIK COMFORT and SHARP have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 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.

QUIK COMFORT and SHARP 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, SHARP scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

QUIK COMFORT
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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	QUIK COMFORT	SHARP
Efficiency index	31%median —	77%median —
COP at 5°F	34%median 1.80	80%median 2.20
Capacity retention at 5°F	27%median 68%	73%median 88%
HSPF2	38%median 9.5	88%median 11.0
SEER2	28%median 19.0	77%median 24.0
EER2	38%median 11.2	70%median 13.0
Heating capacity at 5°F	35%median 12,250 Btu/h	82%median 18,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	17	17
AHRI certifications	17	25

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	QUIK COMFORT	SHARP
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	41.2%7 models	100%17 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	41.2%7 models	100%17 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	11.8%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	23.5%4 models	100%17 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	11.8%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%0 models	94.1%16 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 · 2 groups where both have models

QUIK COMFORT
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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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	QUIK COMFORT	SHARP
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	1 · index —	None
Ducted, 2 tons	1 · index —	None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2 · index —	None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	3 · index —	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	6 · index 34%	13 · index 78%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 33%	4 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2 · index 22%	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 type	QUIK COMFORTCold-climate score, best model	SHARPCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	50.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC09HMSP2C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP2E20SU4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217616679	83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AE-X12ZHU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP12ZHU1Also listed as AE-X12CHU13 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 213238803
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AE-X3M24BUwith ductless indoor unit AY-XPC9/12/18BUAlso listed as AE-X3M24CU4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213927543
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No 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 type	QUIK COMFORTAll-around score, best model	SHARPAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	None on this board (0 of 1 models have all five ratings)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models have all five ratings)	No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 3 models have all five ratings)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	43.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC09HMSP2C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP2E20SU6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616679	88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AE-X12ZHU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP12ZHU1Also listed as AE-X12CHU13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213238803
Non-ducted, 2 tons	39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC24HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC24HMSP2E19SU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616672	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AE-X3M24BUwith ductless indoor unit AY-XPC9/12/18BUAlso listed as AE-X3M24CU4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213927543
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	23.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)QC36HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC36HMSP2E19SU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217616673	No 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
Rating	QUIK COMFORT	SHARP
COP at 5°F	beats 88% · 2.10QC36HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 90% · 2.30AE-X3M24BUAlso listed as AE-X3M24CUNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 47% · 75%QC12HMSP1C20SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 87% · 100%AE-X12ZHU1Also listed as AE-X12CHUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 64% · 10.0QC09HMSP2C20SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 91% · 11.5AE-X3M24BUAlso listed as AE-X3M24CUNon-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2	beats 47% · 21.0QC24HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 92% · 24.0AE-X3M24BUAlso listed as AE-X3M24CUNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2	beats 74% · 12.0QC15S30HUP2C4Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 96% · 16.0AE-X12ZHU1Also listed as AE-X12CHUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 72% · 12,500 Btu/hQC18HMSP2C19SUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 19,500 Btu/hAE-X18ZHUAlso listed as AE-X18CHUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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