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Friedrich vs Midea: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 39% and a typical Midea model 59%. Midea rates higher overall.

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Friedrich

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

188 models listed

Midea

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

546 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%Midea: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 36%Midea: Beats 56%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%Midea: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 34%Midea: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 37%Midea: Beats 54%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Friedrich
    27%
    Midea
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    21%
    Midea
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    1%
    Midea
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    22%
    Midea
    64%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Friedrich

  1. 1FPHMR27A3DFriedrich2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 50.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.9 (EER2)
    Great
    64.2score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 78
  2. 2FPHMR36A3DFriedrich3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.9 (EER2)
    Great
    61.7score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 70
  3. 3FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3DFriedrich3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    47.4score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 37

Midea

  1. 1D5CMHAH30EAKMideaAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA32.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 80.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    116% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    85.8score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 91
  2. 2D5CMHAH36EAKMideaAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-36HFN10-M1XD, MDV M5OX631-36HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ36EA33 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 78.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.1 (EER2)
    Great
    81.5score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 87
  3. 3MO5HX-H36B-2AMideaAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-36HFN10-M1XD-D; also listed as MO5GX-H36B-2A3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 78.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    78.3score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 81

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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