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BlueRidge vs Gree: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical Gree model 54%. BlueRidge rates slightly higher overall.

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BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

Gree

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

717 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°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%Gree: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%Gree: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%Gree: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%Gree: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%Gree: Beats 60%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    BlueRidge
    76%
    Gree
    81%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    Gree
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    Gree
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    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?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A24UC02 tons · 23,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.23 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS3A24SC02 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%
    84.5score / 100
  3. 3BXM2Z24UC0BlueRidge2 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)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.5score / 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%
    84.5score / 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)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.5score / 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
    60.1score / 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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