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Ephoca vs Gree: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Ephoca model beats 20% and a typical Gree model 47%. Gree rates higher overall.

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Ephoca

20%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

30 models listed

Gree

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

395 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°FEphoca: Beats 4%Gree: Beats 38%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEphoca: Beats 48%Gree: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Ephoca: Beats 38%Gree: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Ephoca: Beats 7%Gree: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Ephoca: Beats 14%Gree: Beats 44%

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

    Ephoca
    0%
    Gree
    59%

  • Xcel CC

    Ephoca
    0%
    Gree
    57%

  • CEE Advanced

    Ephoca
    0%
    Gree
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Ephoca
    13%
    Gree
    45%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Ephoca

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Ephoca.

Gree

  1. 14HP17L36P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM594Gree (sold as Ac Pro)3 tons · 33,200 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.79 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    8.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    75.6score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 81
  2. 2A3OJ-27HFN1-MGree (sold as Ac Pro)2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    75.4score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 86
  3. 34HP17L30P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM474Gree (sold as Ac Pro)2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    71.2score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 74

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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