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CLASSIC vs FUJIECO heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CLASSIC scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. CLASSIC has 32 outdoor models, FUJIECO has 33 outdoor models. CLASSIC and FUJIECO have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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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.
CLASSIC and FUJIECO 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, CLASSIC scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
CLASSICFUJIECO

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCLASSICFUJIECO
Efficiency index52% (higher)median —35% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F41% (higher)median 1.8029% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F42% (higher)median 70%34% (higher)median 66%
HSPF251% (higher)median 9.025% (higher)median 8.5
SEER252% (higher)median 20.036% (higher)median 19.0
EER249% (higher)median 11.529% (higher)median 10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F45% (higher)median 13,000 Btu/h38% (higher)median 11,600 Btu/h
Outdoor models3233
AHRI certifications4833

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCLASSICFUJIECO
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)56.3%18 models51.5%17 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)56.3%18 models45.5%15 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)40.6%13 models33.3%11 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate12.5%4 models0%0 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 · 3 groups where both have models
  • CLASSIC
  • FUJIECO
  • 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 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 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 typeCLASSICFUJIECO
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 66%None
Ducted, 2 tons1 · index 85%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons3 · index 57%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 54%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 46%20 · index 33%
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 57%6 · index 38%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons12 · index 49%7 · index 37%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 46%None

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 typeCLASSICCold-climate score, best modelFUJIECOCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons67.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC12ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC12S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843001No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC24S1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 209843003No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MMRSHC18AS29 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20984303347.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FES-12H2TK-ES(O)with ductless indoor unit FES-12H2TK-ES(I)11 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 211306452
Non-ducted, 2 tons74.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC24S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843008None on this board (0 of 6 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC27AS32 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 209843036None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC48ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC48S2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 209843010No models in this size class

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 typeCLASSICAll-around score, best modelFUJIECOAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC18ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC18S3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843002No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRSVHC24ASwith ducted air handler MFCHC24S1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843003No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC27AS33 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843037No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC48AS52 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843043No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRSVHC12ASwith ductless indoor unit MC4VHC12S14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20984299660.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FES-09H2TK-ES(O)*with ductless indoor unit FES-09H2TK-ES(I)15 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212316954
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRSVHC24ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHC24S2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20984300849.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FES-27H2TK-M3O4 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211306460
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MMRSHC27AS36 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20984303665.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FES-36H2TK-M4O5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211306461
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons51.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MMRSHC48AS52 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209843042No models in this size class

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
RatingCLASSICFUJIECO
COP at 5°Fbeats 91% · 2.27MRSVHC12ASNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 93% · 2.12FES-36H2TK-M4ONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 59% · 68%MRSVHC48ASDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 64% · 77%FES-09H2TK-ES(O)*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 11.2MRSVHC24ASDucted, 2 tonsbeats 82% · 10.0FEFS-36H2MD01(O)Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0MMRSHC27AS3Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 85% · 22.0FES-27H2TK-M3ONon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 85% · 12.5MRSVHC24ASDucted, 2 tonsbeats 68% · 13.0FES-12H2TK-ES(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 85% · 14,000 Btu/hMMRSHC18AS2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 84% · 13,800 Btu/hFES-18H2TK-M2ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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