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AUX vs Gree: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 49% and a typical Gree model 54%. Gree rates slightly higher overall.

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AUX

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

189 models listed

Gree

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

724 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°FAUX: Beats 60%Gree: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Gree: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 40%Gree: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 48%Gree: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 39%Gree: Beats 58%

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

    AUX
    68%
    Gree
    81%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    66%
    Gree
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Gree
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    35%
    Gree
    66%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

AUX

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from AUX.

Gree

  1. 1GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Good
    69.3score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 85
  2. 2MHPC-H-060BMBGree (sold as Ac Pro)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    58.7score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 59

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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