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Samsung vs YONAN 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, YONAN has 55 outdoor models. YONAN 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 YONAN 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
  • YONAN
  • Other ranked manufacturers
SamsungYONAN

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingSamsungYONAN
Efficiency index62% (higher)median — · 6th ranked55% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F48%median 1.98 · 20th ranked54%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F84% (higher)median 100% · 1st ranked36% (higher)median 66%
HSPF255%median 9.1 · 11th ranked61%median 9.5
SEER264% (higher)median 20.0 · 4th ranked61% (higher)median 21.1
EER258% (higher)median 12.5 · 7th ranked51% (higher)median 12.2
Heating capacity at 5°F78% (higher)median 27,500 Btu/h · 1st ranked39% (higher)median 12,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models5555
AHRI certifications15888

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardSamsungYONAN
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)85.5%47 models67.3%37 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)83.6%46 models58.2%32 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)9.1%5 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)89.1%49 models34.5%19 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge9.1%5 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate9.1%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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • Samsung
  • YONAN
  • 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 typeSamsungYONAN
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons4 · index 53%5 · index 67%
Ducted, 2 tons7 · index 61%2 · index 79%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons13 · index 64%5 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 58%4 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 65%1 · index 57%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons18 · index 64%30 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 2 tons11 · index 63%8 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons12 · index 70%11 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 53%6 · index 43%
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 modelYONANCold-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 20746544070.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YOX-09HFN1with ducted air handler YTI-09HWFN14 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 208106973
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)YOD-24HFN1with ducted air handler YTI-24HWFN12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 208106980
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 21259050657.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-30HRN12 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207691834
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 213350966None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
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 1 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)YSA25-09HRN1with ductless indoor unit YSA25-09HRN1Also listed as YS-09HRFN1-C5OU9 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 207671408
Non-ducted, 2 tons81.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ020CXS3CH10 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21335336774.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YOD-24HFN1with ductless indoor unit YUE-24HRFN14 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 208106981
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ036CXS4CH12 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21335337050.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-30HRN12 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 207691833
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons71.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM053NXMDCRAlso listed as AM053TXMDCH6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20208381056.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YOE-48HFN1with ductless indoor unit YUE-48HRFN11 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 208106987
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 modelYONANAll-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 20746544078.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YOX-18HFN1with ducted air handler YTI-18HWFN15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208106977
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)YOD-24HFN1with ducted air handler YTI-24HWFN12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208106980
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 21335337371.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-30HRN15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691834
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AC060BXUPCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60E49 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335096663.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-48HRN1Also listed as YSMO-48HFN14 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691831
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)YOE-60HFN1with ducted air handler YHG-60HWFN11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208106988
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 21044575788.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSA25-09HRN1with ductless indoor unit YSA25-09HRN1Also listed as YS-09HRFN1-C5OU30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207671408
Non-ducted, 2 tons90.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AJ020CXS3CH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21335336777.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSA25-24HRN1with ductless indoor unit YSA25-24HRN1Also listed as YS-24HRFN1-C5OU8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207671411
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 20769806567.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-30HRN18 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691833
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM048NXMDCR7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20205711848.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YSMO-48HRN1Also listed as YSMO-48HFN15 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691830
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
RatingSamsungYONAN
COP at 5°Fbeats 94% · 2.17AC036BXADCHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 97% · 2.39YSA25-12HRN1Also listed as YS-12HRFN1-C5OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 146%AC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 114%YS-09HRFN1-E0OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 9.5AM060MXMDCHAlso listed as AM060NXMDCRDucted, 5 tons and upbeats 98% · 11.2YOD-24HFN1Ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 23.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 28.5YS-09HRFN1-E0OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 100% · 15.0AJ020CXS3CHNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 97% · 14.0YSA25-24HRN1Also listed as YS-24HRFN1-C5OUNon-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 26,200 Btu/hAC018BXADCHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 82% · 13,700 Btu/hYS-09HRFN1-E0OUNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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