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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Ephoca

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Ephoca.

Gree

  1. 1AOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler AVBL-36HWFN1-MK3Gree (sold as Ac Pro.Com)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 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)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.5score / 100
  2. 2TVRF-V36WL/CGree (sold as Tosot)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.3score / 100
  3. 3GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)GreeAlso listed as KUV-36UHO3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.3 (HSPF2)
    Good
    62.5score / 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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