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Friedrich vs Gree: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 39% and a typical Gree model 54%. Gree rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Friedrich

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

188 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°FFriedrich: Beats 46%Gree: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 36%Gree: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%Gree: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 34%Gree: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 37%Gree: Beats 60%

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

    Friedrich
    27%
    Gree
    81%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    21%
    Gree
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    1%
    Gree
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    22%
    Gree
    66%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UHFriedrich4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    84.1score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 87
  2. 2RD18AY48AJVCwith ducted air handler FRH2VY4824STACNFriedrich3.5 tons · 41,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 81.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    83.5score / 100Heating 80 · Cooling 87
  3. 3FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3DFriedrich4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 83.9Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    82.1score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 80

Gree

  1. 1MHPC-H-048BMBGree (sold as Ac Pro)4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 92
  2. 2A7CP21V48P-**Awith indoor coil 7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDR and furnace A80UH2E110C16Gree (sold as Ac Pro)4 tons · 47,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 73.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    84.1score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 97
  3. 3GUD48W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler GUD48AH2/E-D(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TU48-32WEDU, Tosot TU48W-EDU, Tosot TU60W-EDU, Ac Pro SPHP-X-I060B and 5 more; also listed as FXU48HP230V1R32AO, GUD60W2/NHE-D(U), FXU60HP230V1R32AO, GFU60HP230V1R32AO and 1 more4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.9Meets 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
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    83.1score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 87

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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