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BROCK vs Mirage: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BROCK model beats 42% and a typical Mirage model 40%. BROCK rates slightly higher overall.

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BROCK

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

24 models listed

Mirage

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

24 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°FBROCK: Beats 62%Mirage: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBROCK: Beats 14%Mirage: Beats 40%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BROCK: Beats 26%Mirage: Beats 26%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BROCK: Beats 32%Mirage: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BROCK: Beats 68%Mirage: Beats 27%

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

    BROCK
    17%
    Mirage
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    BROCK
    0%
    Mirage
    29%

  • CEE Advanced

    BROCK
    0%
    Mirage
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BROCK
    0%
    Mirage
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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 Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BROCK

None of BROCK’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

Mirage

None of Mirage’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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