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 Midea 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, Midea scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Friedrich	Midea
Efficiency index	46%median — · 25th ranked	54%median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F	58% (higher)median 2.10 · 9th ranked	49% (higher)median 1.93 · 19th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	45%median 61% · 20th ranked	52%median 69% · 17th ranked
HSPF2	31%median 7.5 · 26th ranked	63%median 9.2 · 9th ranked
SEER2	36%median 15.2 · 26th ranked	58%median 19.0 · 9th ranked
EER2	39%median 10.6 · 26th ranked	47%median 11.0 · 19th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	39%median 15,600 Btu/h · 25th ranked	52%median 20,000 Btu/h · 16th ranked
Outdoor models	117	402
AHRI certifications	3,083	1,534

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Friedrich	Midea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	37.6%44 models	60.2%242 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	37.6%44 models	57.2%230 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.7%2 models	2.7%11 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	31.6%37 models	44.8%180 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.7%2 models	2.7%11 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	28.2%33 models	37.8%152 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

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All models of the group

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Friedrich	Midea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	21 · index 27%	47 · index 60%
Ducted, 2 tons	16 · index 45%	33 · index 60%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	22 · index 52%	98 · index 55%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	28 · index 47%	66 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	7 · index —	20 · index 48%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	19 · index 55%	121 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	6 · index 47%	30 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	6 · index 61%	92 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 45%	49 · index 49%

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 type	FriedrichCold-climate score, best model	MideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A4 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 205048198	86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX430U-18HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MVBE-18HWFN1-MM3E41 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 213156951
Ducted, 2 tons	74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 213829710	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M30 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ3621MEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU5 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 213829722	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30U-32HFN1-M-[X]with ducted air handler MTI-32HWFN1-M48 of 99 models qualify · AHRI 205823026
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR962V1005A21M47 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 214279028	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]with ducted air handler MTI-48HWFN1-MAlso sold as CTMorley MOU-A48LH-2; also listed as MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)33 of 65 models qualify · AHRI 204829821
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRB-60HWD1N1-M19Also listed as MRD-60HWD1N1-M182 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 202680577
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC09A3B18 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 205048197	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA361 of 121 models qualify · AHRI 207826650
Non-ducted, 2 tons	72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3B5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 205123805	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 40MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W, CTMorley MOU-A24H-2, MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W-L; also listed as DLCSRBH24AAK17 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 207683320
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Awith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3B2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 205150421	90.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X*30 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 213301877
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 205141513	87.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)28 of 49 models qualify · AHRI 207617657

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 type	FriedrichAll-around score, best model	MideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3A14 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205048198	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ09AA3with ducted air handler 40MBDQ09---3Also sold as MDV MOX330-09HFN1-MY5W, CTMorley MOU-A09H-2; also listed as DLCSRBH09AAK49 of 49 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206350372
Ducted, 2 tons	83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU12 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213829710	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M31 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP18AZ36AJVCwith ducted air handler FRHMVZ6021SEACA12 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213087287	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1XAlso listed as M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X93 of 98 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213301875
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP18AZ48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace FR802V1005A21UH17 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214610153	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]60 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207617659
Ducted, 5 tons and up	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FWP15AZ60AJ2Nwith indoor coil TCFZ6024STANM and furnace FR97MV1005A21DH1 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213841738	75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRB-60HWD1N1-M19Also listed as MRD-60HWD1N1-M1819 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202680577
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRH09Y3JAwith ductless indoor unit MWH09Y3JA19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 201763897	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3121 of 121 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207826650
Non-ducted, 2 tons	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR24A3A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204101246	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit DHMAHBQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W, MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W-L; also listed as DLCSRBH24AAK30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206350321
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	69.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR36A3A2 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204101247	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X*83 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213301877
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR42A3A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205141512	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)46 of 49 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207617657

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
Rating	Friedrich	Midea
COP at 5°F	beats 97% · 2.80WFPU17Z243CDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 2.89DLCPRBH18AAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 105%FRP18AZ48AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 99% · 137%MOX330-09HFN1-MY6WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 83% · 9.5FPHFR36A3ADucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 15.038MPRBQ09AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5W; also listed as DLCPRBH09AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 96% · 27.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 26.038MGHBQ30DA3Also sold as MDV M4OG-30HFN1-M; also listed as MMCMHAQ30DA3Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 93% · 15.5MRH09Y3JANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 16.5MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFRP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hDLCPRBH18AAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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