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fuji comfort vs VKIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical fuji comfort model beats 37% and a typical VKIN model 60%. VKIN rates higher overall.

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fuji comfort

37%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

27 models listed

VKIN

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

26 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°Ffuji comfort: Beats 36%VKIN: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°Ffuji comfort: Beats 32%VKIN: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2fuji comfort: Beats 47%VKIN: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2fuji comfort: Beats 44%VKIN: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2fuji comfort: Beats 28%VKIN: Beats 54%

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

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    fuji comfort
    59%
    VKIN
    96%

  • Xcel CC

    fuji comfort
    59%
    VKIN
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    fuji comfort
    0%
    VKIN
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    fuji comfort
    0%
    VKIN
    89%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

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

fuji comfort

  1. 1FMH-42HEI5/230U24Ufuji comfort3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 32.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    42.9score / 100Heating 32 · Cooling 54
  2. 2FMH5H42D230Ufuji comfort3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 24.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    27.2score / 100Heating 25 · Cooling 30

VKIN

  1. 1URHT-42FM5N4VKIN3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 31.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    42.4score / 100Heating 31 · Cooling 54
  2. 2URHT-55FM6N4VKIN4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 27.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    40.0score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 52

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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