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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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  • 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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3DFriedrich1.5 tons · 18,000 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)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.0score / 100
  2. 2FPHMR18A3DFriedrich1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.2score / 100
  3. 3FPHFR09A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3DFriedrich1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 133% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    133% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.1score / 100

Gree

  1. 1SPHP-Z-V018BBwith ducted air handler AIRH-Z-V018V06CGree (sold as Ac Pro)1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    85.5score / 100
  2. 2MHPC-H-009BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-009BBBGree (sold as Ac Pro)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.3score / 100
  3. 3MHPC-H-012BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-012BBBGree (sold as Ac Pro)1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.44 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    77.3score / 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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