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Samsung vs SLIMAIR heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Samsung scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Samsung has 55 outdoor models, SLIMAIR has 54 outdoor models. SLIMAIR has no QMID on file and is 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.
Samsung and SLIMAIR 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, Samsung scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Samsung
  • SLIMAIR
  • Other ranked manufacturers
SamsungSLIMAIR

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingSamsungSLIMAIR
Efficiency index62% (higher)median — · 6th ranked59% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F48% (higher)median 1.98 · 20th ranked47% (higher)median 1.91
Capacity retention at 5°F84% (higher)median 100% · 1st ranked58% (higher)median 73%
HSPF255%median 9.1 · 11th ranked71%median 9.5
SEER264%median 20.0 · 4th ranked65%median 19.8
EER258% (higher)median 12.5 · 7th ranked49% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F78% (higher)median 27,500 Btu/h · 1st ranked57% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models5554
AHRI certifications158100

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardSamsungSLIMAIR
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)85.5%47 models66.7%36 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)83.6%46 models59.3%32 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)9.1%5 models1.9%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)89.1%49 models50%27 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge9.1%5 models1.9%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate9.1%5 models42.6%23 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • Samsung
  • SLIMAIR
  • 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 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 typeSamsungSLIMAIR
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons4 · index 53%10 · index 63%
Ducted, 2 tons7 · index 61%4 · index 70%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons13 · index 64%11 · index 56%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 58%11 · index 57%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 65%2 · index 49%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons18 · index 64%18 · index 62%
Non-ducted, 2 tons11 · index 63%4 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons12 · index 70%8 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 53%4 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 38%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 typeSamsungCold-climate score, best modelSLIMAIRCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons53.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20746544074.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC09VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD09VC2AG8 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 214606463
Ducted, 2 tons70.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC024BXUPCHwith ducted air handler AFM354+TDR7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21215056680.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC24VE2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24VC2AG4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214606459
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC036BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36G413 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21259050679.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC36VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD36VC2AG6 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 214606467
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E48 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21335096686.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC48VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD48VC2AG6 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 214606468
Ducted, 5 tons and up75.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 10147096None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21044575786.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC09VE2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM09VE2AG12 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 208447936
Non-ducted, 2 tons81.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21335336786.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC24VH2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHLZ24VC2AG3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214728303
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ036CXS4CH12 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21335337073.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC4Z36VE2AG4 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 213886044
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons71.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM053NXMDCRAlso listed as AM053TXMDCH6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20208381080.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC5Z48VE2AG2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213886047
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up46.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 10147097No 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 typeSamsungAll-around score, best modelSLIMAIRAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC009BXADCHwith ducted air handler AC009BNLDCH4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20746544085.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC09VH2AGwith ducted air handler SHD09VC2AG10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214606463
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AJ020CXS3CH7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335337183.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC24VE2AGwith ducted air handler SHD24VC2AG4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214606459
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ030CXS4CH13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335337374.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC3Z27VE2AG10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213886042
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E49 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335096682.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC5Z48VE2AG10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213886048
Ducted, 5 tons and up64.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 1014709657.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC60VC2AGwith ducted air handler SHD60VC2AG2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214606462
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AR09CSDABWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09CSDABWKN18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21044575786.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC09VE2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHM09VE2AG18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208447936
Non-ducted, 2 tons90.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ020CXS3CH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335336770.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHCD24VC2AGwith ductless indoor unit SHMZ24VC2AGAlso listed as SHC24VH2AG4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208447943
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC030BXSCCHwith ductless indoor unit AC030BN4DCH12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20769806570.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)SHC4Z36VE2AG7 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213886044
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM048NXMDCR7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20205711873.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SHC5Z48VE2AG4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213886047
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up37.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10147097No 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
RatingSamsungSLIMAIR
COP at 5°Fbeats 94% · 2.17AC036BXADCHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 2.22SHC24VE2AGNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 146%AC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 95% · 113%SHC09VE2AGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 9.5AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCRDucted, 5 tons and upbeats 99% · 10.3SHC48VH2AGDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 23.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 20.9SHC5Z48VE2AGDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 100% · 15.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 95% · 15.8SHCD09VC2AGAlso listed as SHC09VH2AGNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 26,200 Btu/hAC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 53,000 Btu/hSHC55VH2AGDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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