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Friedrich vs Midea heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Midea scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Friedrich has 188 outdoor models, Midea has 546 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 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 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
RatingFriedrichMidea
Efficiency index39%median — · 28th ranked59%median — · 7th ranked
COP at 5°F46%median 1.99 · 22nd ranked59%median 2.00 · 9th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F36%median 52% · 26th ranked56%median 74% · 11th ranked
HSPF231%median 7.5 · 28th ranked66%median 9.5 · 7th ranked
SEER234%median 15.2 · 28th ranked61%median 19.5 · 6th ranked
EER237%median 10.6 · 27th ranked54%median 11.7 · 15th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F35%median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked59%median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked
Outdoor models188546
AHRI certifications6,6575,356

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardFriedrichMidea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.6%50 models75.5%412 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)23.9%45 models73.8%403 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0.5%1 models3.1%17 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)21.3%40 models69.8%381 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0.5%1 models3.1%17 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate22.3%42 models63.9%349 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 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 typeFriedrichMidea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons21 · index 30%79 · index 73%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 31%57 · index 62%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons46 · index 37%121 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58 · index 41%109 · index 63%
Ducted, 5 tons and up21 · index 31%22 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons20 · index 55%179 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 50%50 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 47%92 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 47%64 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone15 · index 44%

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 modelMideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21750565793.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK70 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21717602186.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B24H-2with ducted air handler MIU-B24D-249 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 217022110
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 21689124688.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC391 of 125 models qualify · AHRI 216967947
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 21750887283.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G91 of 106 models qualify · AHRI 214814477
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21832812465.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21423240897.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1121 of 179 models qualify · AHRI 215865890
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21662615589.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 50 models qualify · AHRI 215324059
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons58.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21669960889.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B36LH-2with ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-276 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 217022114
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21669960975.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA357 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 215357417
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216021081

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 modelMideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons67.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21750565795.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK80 of 80 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21655163389.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD30-24HFN10-M1Hwith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H57 of 57 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217998293
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21661317085.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA3120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357410
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21655182785.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3109 of 109 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21832840670.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215894250
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21423240896.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK170 of 179 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21409182088.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH24AAK46 of 50 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323796
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21579283985.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA391 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669960976.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA363 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357415
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class61.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMRAH55FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ55FA315 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357450

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
RatingFriedrichMidea
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.5137MARAQ12AA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-12HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH12AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 55,000 Btu/hMOVA-60HDN10-M20GAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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