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 Midea 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, Midea scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

BlueRidge
Midea
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BlueRidge	Midea
Efficiency index	56%median — · 9th ranked	59%median — · 7th ranked
COP at 5°F	57%median 2.00 · 14th ranked	59%median 2.00 · 9th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	55%median 74% · 12th ranked	56%median 74% · 11th ranked
HSPF2	60%median 9.5 · 9th ranked	66%median 9.5 · 7th ranked
SEER2	58%median 19.0 · 10th ranked	61%median 19.5 · 6th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.9 · 14th ranked	54%median 11.7 · 15th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	57%median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked	59%median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked
Outdoor models	192	546
AHRI certifications	1,622	5,356

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BlueRidge	Midea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%145 models	75.5%412 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.4%141 models	73.8%403 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.6%7 models	3.1%17 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	68.2%131 models	69.8%381 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.6%7 models	3.1%17 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	64.6%124 models	63.9%349 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
Midea
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BlueRidge	Midea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	29 · index 70%	79 · index 73%
Ducted, 2 tons	21 · index 59%	57 · index 62%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	37 · index 56%	121 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	37 · index 60%	109 · index 63%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	5 · index 63%	22 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72 · index 54%	179 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	17 · index 49%	50 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	26 · index 50%	92 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	20 · index 47%	64 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 59%	15 · index 44%

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 type	BlueRidgeCold-climate score, best model	MideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 215853938	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK70 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2421HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS5A24UC017 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 215853945	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B24H-2with ducted air handler MIU-B24D-249 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 217022110
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDAlso listed as BXL2A36UC022 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 215853961	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC391 of 125 models qualify · AHRI 216967947
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0Also listed as BNG3Z60UCN30 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 217992607	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G91 of 106 models qualify · AHRI 214814477
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)	65.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC052 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 215853901	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1121 of 179 models qualify · AHRI 215865890
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215853933	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 50 models qualify · AHRI 215324059
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215853964	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B36LH-2with ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-276 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 217022114
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 215853990	75.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA357 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 215357417
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216021081

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 type	BlueRidgeAll-around score, best model	MideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853938	95.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK80 of 80 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons	78.8(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 215853924	89.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD30-24HFN10-M1Hwith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H57 of 57 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217998293
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC036 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853986	85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA3120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357410
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48CAlso listed as BXM1A48SC038 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853977	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3109 of 109 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445
Ducted, 5 tons and up	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216371909	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215894250
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC070 of 72 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853901	96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK170 of 179 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.8(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 215853900	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH24AAK46 of 50 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323796
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC026 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853985	85.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA391 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853988	76.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA363 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357415
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ60CAlso listed as BXM1A60SC02 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853994	61.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH55FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ55FA315 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357450

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
Rating	BlueRidge	Midea
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 2.5137MARAQ12AA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-12HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH12AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 55,000 Btu/hMOVA-60HDN10-M20GAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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