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Samsung vs YONAN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Samsung model beats 62% and a typical YONAN model 51%. Samsung rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

82 models listed

YONAN

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

27 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FSamsung: Beats 45%YONAN: Beats 66%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSamsung: Beats 66%YONAN: Beats 44%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Samsung: Beats 60%YONAN: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Samsung: Beats 61%YONAN: Beats 47%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Samsung: Beats 71%YONAN: Beats 43%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    Samsung
    95%
    YONAN
    63%

  • Xcel CC

    Samsung
    90%
    YONAN
    63%

  • CEE Advanced

    Samsung
    10%
    YONAN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Samsung
    61%
    YONAN
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Samsung

  1. 1AC036FCUPCGwith ducted air handler CV362B*A+TXV+AEF48BXPSamsung3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 111% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    111% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.38 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    80.3score / 100
  2. 2AM036FCMDCGSamsungAlso listed as AM036HCMDCS3 tons · 38,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.03 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    74.1score / 100
  3. 3AC030DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC030DNHDCGSamsung2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    64.8score / 100

YONAN

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from YONAN.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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