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BlueRidge vs Gree heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. BlueRidge has 83 outdoor models, Gree has 395 outdoor models.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
BlueRidge and Gree on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • BlueRidge
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
BlueRidgeGree

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBlueRidgeGree
Efficiency index54% (higher)median — · 17th ranked47% (higher)median — · 24th ranked
COP at 5°F51% (higher)median 1.95 · 16th ranked38% (higher)median 1.82 · 27th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F57% (higher)median 70% · 11th ranked55% (higher)median 73% · 13th ranked
HSPF255% (higher)median 9.1 · 10th ranked44% (higher)median 8.5 · 19th ranked
SEER250%median 18.9 · 14th ranked50%median 18.0 · 15th ranked
EER249% (higher)median 11.0 · 16th ranked44% (higher)median 11.3 · 23rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F57% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked54% (higher)median 19,250 Btu/h · 13th ranked
Outdoor models83395
AHRI certifications1,2456,470

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBlueRidgeGree
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)61.4%51 models59%233 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.8%48 models56.5%223 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2.4%2 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.8%38 models56.5%223 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2.4%2 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate47%39 models44.6%176 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
  • BlueRidge
  • Gree
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeGree
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 52%39 · index 45%
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 54%54 · index 47%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons21 · index 59%90 · index 44%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12 · index 61%72 · index 45%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 63%9 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 50%133 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 54%35 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 56%54 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 42%15 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone6 · index 43%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeCold-climate score, best modelGreeCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757138770.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOX330-09HFN1-MY5Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-09HWFN1-MAlso listed as AOX230-09HFN1-MW5W31 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 207827154
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 20757139382.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M37 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 207827157
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM27HH2C12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21236017978.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler AVBL-36HWFN1-MK348 of 89 models qualify · AHRI 213386505
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC4 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 20764130168.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)GUD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)48C44+TDRAlso sold as Tosot TU60-48WADU25 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 212925904
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TVRF-V60WL/C3 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 214717101
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM14 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 20782669286.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX230-09HFN1-MW5Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)114 of 133 models qualify · AHRI 207827145
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BM24MFCC4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757139476.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(24)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(24)ND3MO, Tosot TM24HX4O, Kinghome KM24H5O, Tosot TM24HMO and 1 more; also listed as MULTI24HP230V1EO, WLWHD(24)ND3MO25 of 35 models qualify · AHRI 208786090
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM36HH2C10 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21336337673.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(42)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(42)ND3MO, Tosot TM42HX4O, Kinghome KM42H5O, Tosot TM42HMO; also listed as MULTI42HP230V1EO, WLWHD(42)ND3MO43 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 208786088
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 20764130057.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO10 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211698447
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class36.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211694660

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeAll-around score, best modelGreeAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757138778.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOX430-18HFN1-MT8Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-18HWFN1-M36 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284664
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757139384.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M52 of 59 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827157
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM36HH2C18 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21336337775.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L36P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59474 of 85 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017923
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC10 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130176.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L48P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59455 of 71 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017925
Ducted, 5 tons and up62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHP17L60P-**Awith indoor coil BC1P60C+TDR+TXV and furnace BG801UH090CE201 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21261986668.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4HP17L60P-**Awith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60H410 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212509478
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782669288.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/Owith ductless indoor unit GWH09ACD-D3DN***/IAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DO133 of 133 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10318077
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY24HH22WM7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20733918677.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPD-24HRFN1-MU0W35 of 35 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827148
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM27HH2C16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21236017878.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)A3OJ-27HFN1-M52 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284634
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130069.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211698447
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class49.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211694660

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingBlueRidgeGree
COP at 5°Fbeats 96% · 2.77BHP17L48P-**ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.30KW48HVRONon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 144%BMKH0938/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 144%GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/OAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0BMY36HHUCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 11.2AOD32-24HFN1-MT0WDucted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 20.9BMM48HHCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 24.6A3OJ-27HFN1-MNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.0BHP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 14.54HP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hBMY60HHUCNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 21,800 Btu/hGWHD(18)ND3JOAlso sold as Tosot TM18H5O, Kinghome KM18UH5O; also listed as MULTIU18HP230V1DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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