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Fuji vs MDX: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Fuji model beats 52% and a typical MDX model 66%. MDX rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Fuji

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

MDX

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 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: Beats 54%MDX: Beats 81%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFuji: Beats 57%MDX: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Fuji: Beats 55%MDX: Beats 79%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Fuji: Beats 59%MDX: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Fuji: Beats 37%MDX: Beats 46%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    Fuji
    75%
    MDX
    92%

  • Xcel CC

    Fuji
    67%
    MDX
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    Fuji
    0%
    MDX
    17%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Fuji
    0%
    MDX
    100%

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?

Fuji

  1. 1FM4H30D230UFuji2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    66.6score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 76
  2. 2FM4H36D230UFuji3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 51.2Meets 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)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Good
    62.6score / 100Heating 51 · Cooling 74
  3. 3FM4H42D230UFuji3 tons · 37,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 59.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    57.8score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 57

MDX

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from MDX.

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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