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BlueRidge vs Gree heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge and Gree split the 6 ratings 3–3. BlueRidge has 192 outdoor models, Gree has 717 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 and Gree split the 6 ratings 3–3.
  • BlueRidge
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBlueRidgeGree
Efficiency index56% (higher)median — · 9th ranked54% (higher)median — · 12th ranked
COP at 5°F57% (higher)median 2.00 · 14th ranked43% (higher)median 1.94 · 25th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F55%median 74% · 12th ranked57%median 77% · 10th ranked
HSPF260% (higher)median 9.5 · 9th ranked42% (higher)median 9.0 · 24th ranked
SEER258%median 19.0 · 10th ranked60%median 20.5 · 7th ranked
EER254%median 11.9 · 14th ranked60%median 12.0 · 6th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F57% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked55% (higher)median 16,950 Btu/h · 13th ranked
Outdoor models192717
AHRI certifications1,6225,173

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBlueRidgeGree
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)75.5%145 models80.9%580 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)73.4%141 models79.8%572 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)3.6%7 models5.6%40 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)68.2%131 models80.1%574 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge3.6%7 models5.6%40 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate64.6%124 models66.1%474 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 · 10 groups where both have models
  • BlueRidge
  • Gree
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 tons29 · index 70%96 · index 66%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 59%68 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons37 · index 56%120 · index 54%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons37 · index 60%120 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and up5 · index 63%4 · index 60%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons72 · index 54%314 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2 tons17 · index 49%82 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons26 · index 50%81 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons20 · index 47%47 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 59%3 · index 65%

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 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 21585393885.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)SPHP-Z-V018BBwith ducted air handler AIRH-Z-V018V06C88 of 95 models qualify · AHRI 216497962
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS5A24UC017 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21585394577.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-024BBB73 of 84 models qualify · AHRI 216497934
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDAlso listed as BXL2A36UC022 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 21585396177.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SPHP-Z-V036BBwith ducted air handler AIRH-Z-V036V12C62 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 216497965
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0Also listed as BNG3Z60UCN30 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 21799260788.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GUD60W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler HND60A/NHA-O79 of 120 models qualify · AHRI 218043371
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)69.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216772306
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC052 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 21585390189.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-009BSBwith ductless indoor unit MCON-H-009BBB296 of 314 models qualify · AHRI 216497938
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21585393384.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBB68 of 82 models qualify · AHRI 216497919
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 21585396477.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(36)ND6MOAlso sold as Tosot TM36H32MO, Kinghome KM36X6O, Tosot MZ-COSMO36/O, Tosot TM36D6MO and 6 more; also listed as MUL36HP230V1R32AO, GS4M36HP230V1MO, GWHD(36)ND6CO74 of 81 models qualify · AHRI 214931589
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21585399066.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(42)ND6MOAlso sold as Tosot TM42H32MO, Kinghome KM42X6O, Tosot TM42D6MO, Tosot TMSCI7H4R42 and 5 more; also listed as MUL42HP230V1R32AO, GS5M42HP230V1MO31 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 214931590
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)53.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216772249

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 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585393883.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GS09HP230V1PUOwith ducted air handler GS09HP230V1DAI95 of 95 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218636377
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2423YCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS3A24SC021 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585392482.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A7CP21V24P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH2AE24PX-75 of 75 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465953
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC036 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398679.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)A7CP21V36P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH1AV42PX-113 of 113 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465906
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48CAlso listed as BXM1A48SC038 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585397785.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-048BMB120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497951
Ducted, 5 tons and up66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21637190966.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216371303
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC070 of 72 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585390192.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-009BSBwith ductless indoor unit MCON-H-009BBB310 of 314 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497938
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWAlso listed as BXS3A24SC016 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585390086.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBB78 of 82 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497919
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC026 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398575.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)81 of 81 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217123443
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398868.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-048BMB45 of 47 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497952
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ60CAlso listed as BXM1A60SC02 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585399468.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216772249

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 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.40GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 126%GK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Also sold as Ac Pro PKHP-X-024VBC, Tosot TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 10.8SPHP-Z-V030BBDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 24.5GWH18AVEXF-D6DNA1A/OAlso sold as Kinghome KW18XQ29SDO, Tosot TW18HAY32A1DO, Tosot TW18HAY32A1DOC, Tosot TWH18AD32AO and 1 more; also listed as GWH18AVEXF-D6DNA1B/ODucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 14.5BH714S18P-**ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 30,300 Btu/hGK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Also sold as Ac Pro PKHP-X-024VBC, Tosot TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Ducted, 2 tons

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