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COMFORTSTAR vs Fujitsu: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORTSTAR model beats 50% and a typical Fujitsu model 53%. Fujitsu rates slightly higher overall.

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COMFORTSTAR

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

133 models listed

Fujitsu

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 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°FCOMFORTSTAR: Beats 51%Fujitsu: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORTSTAR: Beats 48%Fujitsu: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORTSTAR: Beats 54%Fujitsu: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORTSTAR: Beats 49%Fujitsu: Beats 43%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORTSTAR: Beats 44%Fujitsu: Beats 47%

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

    COMFORTSTAR
    53%
    Fujitsu
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    COMFORTSTAR
    47%
    Fujitsu
    30%

  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORTSTAR
    2%
    Fujitsu
    8%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORTSTAR
    30%
    Fujitsu
    27%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

COMFORTSTAR

  1. 1CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit T1W3-06CD(I)COMFORTSTAR0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 109% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    109% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    94.4score / 100
  2. 2CPP3-09CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-09CD(I)COMFORTSTAR1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.33 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.9score / 100
  3. 3CHF3-18CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-18CD(I)COMFORTSTAR1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.3score / 100

Fujitsu

  1. 1AOUH09KTAP1with ductless indoor unit ASUH09KTASFujitsu1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 142% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    142% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.48 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    14.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    98.5score / 100
  2. 2AOUH12KTAP1with ductless indoor unit ASUH12KTABFujitsu1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.62 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    96.6score / 100
  3. 3AOUH15KTAP1with ductless indoor unit ASUH15KTABFujitsu1 ton · 14,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    96.4score / 100

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

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