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AI AIR CONDITIONING vs HAIER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AI AIR CONDITIONING model beats 62% and a typical HAIER model 50%. AI AIR CONDITIONING rates higher overall.

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AI AIR CONDITIONING

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

HAIER

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

38 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°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 62%HAIER: Beats 30%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 62%HAIER: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 74%HAIER: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 62%HAIER: Beats 53%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AI AIR CONDITIONING: Beats 57%HAIER: Beats 41%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    89%
    HAIER
    95%

  • Xcel CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    80%
    HAIER
    82%

  • CEE Advanced

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    4%
    HAIER
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AI AIR CONDITIONING
    82%
    HAIER
    71%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AI AIR CONDITIONING

  1. 1A5MO23-36N2-M1HAI AIR CONDITIONING3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 72.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    11.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Good
    66.3score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 62
  2. 2ASO25-36N2-M2Hwith ductless indoor unit AF-36N2-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    66.1score / 100Heating 89 · Cooling 43
  3. 3A5MO21-36N2-M1AI AIR CONDITIONING3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 47.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    58.3score / 100Heating 47 · Cooling 69

HAIER

  1. 1AU36VFPTYAHAIER3 tons · 35,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    76.2score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 79
  2. 21Q3036RT2BE**with ductless indoor unit US30LB2BEHAIER2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 42.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    42.8score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 43
  3. 34Q36RT2BE**HAIER3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 44.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    40.5score / 100Heating 45 · Cooling 36

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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