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.

Carrier and Mitsubishi Electric 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, Mitsubishi Electric scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Carrier
Mitsubishi Electric
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Carrier	Mitsubishi Electric
Efficiency index	47%median — · 23rd ranked	65%median — · 3rd ranked
COP at 5°F	58%median 2.00 · 8th ranked	67%median 2.08 · 6th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	32%median 53% · 27th ranked	55%median 73% · 15th ranked
HSPF2	38%median 7.7 · 21st ranked	72%median 10.0 · 1st ranked
SEER2	45%median 15.5 · 20th ranked	63%median 20.2 · 5th ranked
EER2	59%median 11.5 · 6th ranked	65%median 12.8 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	35%median 18,300 Btu/h · 27th ranked	59%median 18,650 Btu/h · 6th ranked
Outdoor models	701	373
AHRI certifications	367,101	1,233

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Carrier	Mitsubishi Electric
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	28.5%200 models	67.8%253 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25.5%179 models	66.5%248 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	2%14 models	6.4%24 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	17.1%120 models	53.6%200 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	2%14 models	6.4%24 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	8.8%62 models	37.3%139 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

Carrier
Mitsubishi Electric
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Carrier	Mitsubishi Electric
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	34 · index 48%	56 · index 63%
Ducted, 2 tons	100 · index 47%	33 · index 56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	195 · index 47%	82 · index 66%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	256 · index 43%	48 · index 59%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	67 · index 60%	8 · index 68%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	42 · index 55%	146 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	9 · index 53%	33 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	31 · index 52%	64 · index 69%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	17 · index 48%	46 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 86%	10 · index 60%

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	CarrierCold-climate score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	81.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ18AA3with ducted air handler 40MBDAQ18XH3Also sold as Arcoaire DLCSRBH18AAK21 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 211132918	77.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11212 of 56 models qualify · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	95.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MURAQ24AB3*with indoor coil H,PG7J936 and furnace 927TA48060V1735 of 99 models qualify · AHRI 216761973	70.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZH0241HA****with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as PUZ-HA24NHA16 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 213362163
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	96.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MURAQ36AB3*with indoor coil H,PG48936 and furnace 927TA60080V2143 of 197 models qualify · AHRI 216761988	88.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)NTXSKS30A112**with ducted air handler PEAD-A30AAAlso listed as SUZ-KA30NA244 of 83 models qualify · AHRI 207702771
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	87.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MAP0487HS-UL*26 of 256 models qualify · AHRI 213350254	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM42NAMHZAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH42A152A29 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 207517155
Ducted, 5 tons and up	91.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MAP0607HS-UL*1 of 67 models qualify · AHRI 213350251	72.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 213248843
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as Payne 38MPRBQ18AA324 of 42 models qualify · AHRI 207826644	97.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA77 of 146 models qualify · AHRI 206195819
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 40MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire DLCSRBH24AAK5 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 207683292	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-3C24NAHZ4-**Also sold as American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH24A132C21 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 212925537
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	85.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MAP0367HS-UL*7 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 213350255	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ31 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 204834272
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MAP0487HS-UL*11 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 213350250	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ27 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 204834275
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MAP0607HS-UL*1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 213350252	60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSM60A182A7 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 213248844

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	CarrierAll-around score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)38MARBQ09AA3with ducted air handler 40MBDQ09---3Also sold as Arcoaire DLCSRBH09AAK32 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206350328	88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11249 of 56 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)25VNA424A031with indoor coil CAP*3721AL+UI and furnace 58TNA090C1716Also sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 284ANV0240**B90 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210533008	79.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NTXSKS24A112**with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as SUZ-KA24NA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362277
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	91.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MAP0367HS-UL162 of 203 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10049878	87.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-HA36NKA1***with ducted air handler PVA-A36AAAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA36NKA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00NA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA1069 of 82 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213617710
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	92.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)25VNA448A031with ducted air handler FE4BNBD60L+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 284ANV0480**B201 of 253 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213361591	72.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZA0421KA70**with ducted air handler PEAD-A42AAAlso listed as PUZ-A42NKA735 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720345
Ducted, 5 tons and up	91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)25VNA460A031with ducted air handler FE4BNBD60L*+UI40 of 71 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213361593	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUMY-P60NKMU36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834217
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as Payne 38MPRBQ18AA342 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207826644	98.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA125 of 146 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206195819
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 40MAHBQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire DLCSRBH24AAK9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206348138	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZH0241HA10**with ductless indoor unit PLA-A24EA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720350
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAV-SP302AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-SM302UTP-UL27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208447324	90.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ54 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834272
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	87.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MAP0487HS-UL*17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350250	91.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ33 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834275
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	85.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MCY-MAP0607HS-UL*1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213350252	66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUMY-P60NKMU38 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834276

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	Carrier	Mitsubishi Electric
COP at 5°F	beats 100% · 2.70MCY-MAP0367HS-UL*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 2.90PUZ-A30NHA7***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZA0301HA70Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 160%WDLCURAH18ABKDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 88%MXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.038MPRBQ09AA3Also sold as Arcoaire DLCPRBH09AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 12.0PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 23.1MCY-MAP0607HS-UL*Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	beats 100% · 32.2MUZ-FH06NAHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 13.5T4H5S42KAAA*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 100% · 19.1NAXSPH06B112A*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 96,220 Btu/h38MURAQ60AB3*Also sold as Grandaire WDLCURAH60ABKDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 100% · 57,000 Btu/hMXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up

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