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.

Gree 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 4 of the 6 ratings.

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Midea
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Gree	Midea
Efficiency index	47%median — · 24th ranked	54%median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F	38%median 1.82 · 27th ranked	49%median 1.93 · 19th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	55% (higher)median 73% · 13th ranked	52% (higher)median 69% · 17th ranked
HSPF2	44%median 8.5 · 19th ranked	63%median 9.2 · 9th ranked
SEER2	50%median 18.0 · 15th ranked	58%median 19.0 · 9th ranked
EER2	44%median 11.3 · 23rd ranked	47%median 11.0 · 19th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	54% (higher)median 19,250 Btu/h · 13th ranked	52% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h · 16th ranked
Outdoor models	395	402
AHRI certifications	6,470	1,534

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Gree	Midea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	59%233 models	60.2%242 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	56.5%223 models	57.2%230 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	2.7%11 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	56.5%223 models	44.8%180 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	2.7%11 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	44.6%176 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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Gree	Midea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 45%	47 · index 60%
Ducted, 2 tons	54 · index 47%	33 · index 60%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	90 · index 44%	98 · index 55%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	72 · index 45%	66 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	9 · index 46%	20 · index 48%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	133 · index 46%	121 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	35 · index 52%	30 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	54 · index 57%	92 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	15 · index 45%	49 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	6 · index 43%	None

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	GreeCold-climate score, best model	MideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX330-09HFN1-MY5Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-09HWFN1-MAlso listed as AOX230-09HFN1-MW5W31 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 207827154	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	82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M37 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 207827157	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M30 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler AVBL-36HWFN1-MK348 of 89 models qualify · AHRI 213386505	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	68.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)GUD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)48C44+TDRAlso sold as Tosot TU60-48WADU25 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 212925904	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	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TVRF-V60WL/C3 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 214717101	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRB-60HWD1N1-M19Also listed as MRD-60HWD1N1-M182 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 202680577
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX230-09HFN1-MW5Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)114 of 133 models qualify · AHRI 207827145	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	76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(24)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(24)ND3MO, Tosot TM24HX4O, Kinghome KM24H5O, Tosot TM24HMO and 1 more; also listed as MULTI24HP230V1EO, WLWHD(24)ND3MO25 of 35 models qualify · AHRI 208786090	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	73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(42)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(42)ND3MO, Tosot TM42HX4O, Kinghome KM42H5O, Tosot TM42HMO; also listed as MULTI42HP230V1EO, WLWHD(42)ND3MO43 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 208786088	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	57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO10 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211698447	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
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	36.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211694660	No models in this size class

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	GreeAll-around score, best model	MideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX430-18HFN1-MT8Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-18HWFN1-M36 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284664	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	84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M52 of 59 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827157	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M31 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L36P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59474 of 85 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017923	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1XAlso listed as M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X93 of 98 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213301875
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L48P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59455 of 71 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017925	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	68.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L60P-**Awith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60H410 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212509478	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	88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/Owith ductless indoor unit GWH09ACD-D3DN***/IAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DO133 of 133 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10318077	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	77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPD-24HRFN1-MU0W35 of 35 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827148	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	78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)A3OJ-27HFN1-M52 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284634	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	69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211698447	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
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	49.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211694660	No models in this size class

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	Gree	Midea
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.30KW48HVRONon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 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 99% · 144%GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/OAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 137%MOX330-09HFN1-MY6WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 98% · 11.2AOD32-24HFN1-MT0WDucted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 15.038MPRBQ09AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5W; also listed as DLCPRBH09AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 24.6A3OJ-27HFN1-MNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 26.038MGHBQ30DA3Also sold as MDV M4OG-30HFN1-M; also listed as MMCMHAQ30DA3Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 14.54HP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tons	beats 99% · 16.5MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 21,800 Btu/hGWHD(18)ND3JOAlso sold as Tosot TM18H5O, Kinghome KM18UH5O; also listed as MULTIU18HP230V1DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 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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