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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 31% and a typical Gree model 54%. Gree rates higher overall.

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Ephoca

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

382 models listed

Gree

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

717 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 21%Gree: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEphoca: Beats 51%Gree: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Ephoca: Beats 40%Gree: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Ephoca: Beats 21%Gree: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Ephoca: Beats 28%Gree: Beats 60%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Ephoca
    0%
    Gree
    81%
  • Xcel CC

    Ephoca
    31%
    Gree
    80%
  • CEE Advanced

    Ephoca
    0%
    Gree
    6%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Ephoca
    49%
    Gree
    66%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

Ephoca

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Ephoca.

Gree

  1. 1GUD60W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler HND60A/NHA-OGree4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    88.7score / 100
  2. 2FXU60HP230V1R32AOwith ducted air handler FXA60HPDV1R32AHGreeAlso sold as Tosot TUH60-48D32E2O; also listed as HW60/NHE-D4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    88.7score / 100
  3. 3KU60UXOwith ducted air handler KD60UXIGree (sold as Kinghome)Also sold as Tosot HP-UA60/O, Tosot TU60-48WEDU4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.1score / 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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