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Gree vs Midea: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Gree model beats 54% and a typical Midea model 59%. Midea rates higher overall.

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

Gree

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

717 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°FGree: Beats 43%Midea: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGree: Beats 57%Midea: Beats 56%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Gree: Beats 42%Midea: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Gree: Beats 60%Midea: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Gree: Beats 60%Midea: Beats 54%

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

    Gree
    81%
    Midea
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    Gree
    80%
    Midea
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    Gree
    6%
    Midea
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Gree
    66%
    Midea
    64%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

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

Gree

  1. 1GUD60W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler HND60A/NHA-OGree4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    88.7score / 100
  2. 2FXU60HP230V1R32AOwith ducted air handler FXA60HPDV1R32AHGreeAlso sold as Tosot TUH60-48D32E2O; also listed as HW60/NHE-D4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    88.7score / 100
  3. 3KU60UXOwith ducted air handler KD60UXIGree (sold as Kinghome)Also sold as Tosot HP-UA60/O, Tosot TU60-48WEDU4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.1score / 100

Midea

  1. 1MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAMideaAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G4.5 tons · 53,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    83.9score / 100
  2. 2D5CMHAH48FAKMideaAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA34 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.7score / 100
  3. 3MO6HX-H48B-2AMideaAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD-D, CTMorley MOU-5B48H-2, CTMorley MOU-6B48H-24 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.7score / 100

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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