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AUX vs Midea: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 49% and a typical Midea model 60%. Midea rates 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

Midea

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

555 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%Midea: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Midea: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 40%Midea: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 48%Midea: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 39%Midea: Beats 55%

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%
    Midea
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    66%
    Midea
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Midea
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    35%
    Midea
    64%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

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

AUX

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from AUX.

Midea

  1. 1MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GMideaAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Good
    70.5score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 77
  2. 237MBRAQ58AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ58XH3MideaAlso sold as MDV MOE30-60HFN10-M2; also listed as D5CLRAH58AAK5 tons · 58,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    66.5score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 48
  3. 3MO1BU-H60B-2Awith ducted air handler MDHHS-H60B-2AMideaAlso sold as CTMorley MOU-B60L-2; also listed as MOE30-60HFN10-M2P5 tons · 58,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    65.9score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 48

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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