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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.

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

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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AUX

  1. 1AM3-H24/2DR3BAUXAlso listed as ASUM24HPMULO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    84.6score / 100
  2. 2AFEB24HP230V1COwith ductless indoor unit AFEB24HP230V1CHAUXAlso listed as ASW-H24F8A2/**R3DI-C72 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    78.4score / 100
  3. 3ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7with ductless indoor unit ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7AUXAlso listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D72 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 85% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.1score / 100

Gree

  1. 1MHPC-H-024BSBwith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBBGree (sold as Ac Pro)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.4score / 100
  2. 2GWHD(24)ND6MOGreeAlso sold as Tosot TM24H32MO, Kinghome KM24X6O, Tosot MZ-COSMO24/O, Tosot TM24D6MO and 6 more; also listed as MUL24HP230V1R32AO, GS3M24HP230V1MO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.3score / 100
  3. 3GWH24AVEXH-D6DNA1A/Owith ductless indoor unit GWH24AVEXH-D6DN***/IGreeAlso sold as Tosot TW24HAY32A1DO, Kinghome KW24XQ29SDO, Tosot TW24HAY32A1DOC, Tosot TWH24AV29D6DO and 4 more; also listed as SAP24HP230V1R32AO, GWH24AVEXH-D6DNA1B/O, AIRY24HP230V1AO, GS24HP230V1RYO2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.9score / 100

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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