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Friedrich vs Fujitsu heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Fujitsu scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 117 outdoor models, Fujitsu has 164 outdoor models.

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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.
Friedrich and Fujitsu 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, Fujitsu scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingFriedrichFujitsu
Efficiency index46%median — · 25th ranked58%median — · 9th ranked
COP at 5°F58%median 2.10 · 9th ranked70%median 2.10 · 2nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F45%median 61% · 20th ranked65%median 81% · 3rd ranked
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 26th ranked53%median 8.5 · 12th ranked
SEER236%median 15.2 · 26th ranked46%median 16.6 · 19th ranked
EER239%median 10.6 · 26th ranked49%median 11.5 · 17th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F39%median 15,600 Btu/h · 25th ranked62%median 20,800 Btu/h · 5th ranked
Outdoor models117164
AHRI certifications3,083765

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichFujitsu
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models38.4%63 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)37.6%44 models37.8%62 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.7%2 models6.1%10 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.6%37 models34.1%56 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.7%2 models6.1%10 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate28.2%33 models28%46 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • Friedrich
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  • 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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 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 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 typeFriedrichFujitsu
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 27%15 · index 39%
Ducted, 2 tons16 · index 45%14 · index 53%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons22 · index 52%36 · index 54%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons28 · index 47%42 · index 51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up7 · index —12 · index 64%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 55%44 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 47%9 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 61%14 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1 · index 45%5 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 18%

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 typeFriedrichCold-climate score, best modelFujitsuCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A4 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 20504819883.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH12LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH12LUAS5 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 207334301
Ducted, 2 tons74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21382971075.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU24RLXFZH6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 8033742
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ3621MEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21382972286.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH30LUAS12 of 36 models qualify · AHRI 211078837
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR962V1005A21M47 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 21427902883.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ducted air handler ARU42RGLX7 of 42 models qualify · AHRI 202537550
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 12 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC09A3B18 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 20504819796.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUG12LZAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUG12LZAS28 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 204740068
Non-ducted, 2 tons72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3B5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20512380589.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24LMAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUH24LMAS6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 206913028
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3B2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20515042190.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU30RLXEHwith ductless indoor unit ASU30RLE11 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 8912454
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20514151375.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ductless indoor unit AUU42RGLX2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 202195867
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)

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 typeFriedrichAll-around score, best modelFujitsuAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A14 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20504819882.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH12LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH12LUAS9 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207334301
Ducted, 2 tons83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU12 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21382971080.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FOP1824MJAZCAwith indoor coil FCCA2421HZEA and furnace FF97MV306017DHS*A11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209880024
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith ducted air handler FRHMVZ6021SEACA12 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21308728787.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1836MJAZCAwith indoor coil FCCA6021SZEA and furnace FF75173LT80X22 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210868911
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR802V1005A21UH17 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21461015381.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1848MJAZCA1with ducted air handler FHRAVM6021SJZECA23 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208587413
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FWP15AZ60AJ2Nwith indoor coil TCFZ6024STANM and furnace FR97MV1005A21DH1 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21384173870.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1560TJAZNAwith indoor coil FCCN6024SZTA and furnace FF97MV510021DHS*A3 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212507664
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRH09Y3JAwith ductless indoor unit MWH09Y3JA19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20176389796.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUG12LZAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUG12LZAS29 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204740068
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR24A3A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20410124686.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24LUAS1with ductless indoor unit AUUH24LUAS7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211078831
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR36A3A2 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20410124779.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU36RLXFZH12 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 8908615
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20514151265.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ductless indoor unit AUU42RGLX5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202195867
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class17.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOU60RLAVM41 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206347299

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
RatingFriedrichFujitsu
COP at 5°Fbeats 97% · 2.80WFPU17Z243CDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 2.91AOU48RLAVS4Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 105%FRP18AZ48AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 158%AOU9RLFFNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 83% · 9.5FPHFR36A3ADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 13.4AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 27.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 33.1AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 93% · 15.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 18.0AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFRP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFOP1836MJAZCADucted, 2.5–3 tons

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