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Gree vs Rheem: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Gree model beats 47% and a typical Rheem model 54%. Rheem rates higher overall.

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Gree

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

395 models listed

Rheem

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

291 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 38%Rheem: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGree: Beats 55%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Gree: Beats 44%Rheem: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Gree: Beats 50%Rheem: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Gree: Beats 44%Rheem: 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

    Gree
    59%
    Rheem
    40%
  • Xcel CC

    Gree
    57%
    Rheem
    35%
  • CEE Advanced

    Gree
    0%
    Rheem
    6%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Gree
    45%
    Rheem
    16%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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.

Gree

  1. 1AOX230-09HFN1-MW5Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)Gree (sold as Ac Pro.Com)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.19 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.0score / 100
  2. 2GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/Owith ductless indoor unit GWH09ACD-D3DN***/IGreeAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DO1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 144% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    144% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.1score / 100
  3. 3GWHD(18)ND3MOGreeAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(18)ND3MO, Tosot TM18HX4O, Kinghome KM18H5O, Tosot TM18HMO and 1 more; also listed as MULTI18HP230V1EO, WLWHD(18)ND3MO1.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    73.1score / 100

Rheem

  1. 1RO1HGZ15AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ15AJ1SRheem (sold as RUUD)1 ton · 14,500 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 117% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    117% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.24 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    95.0score / 100
  2. 2RO1HGZ12AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit RIWHGZ12AJ1SRheem1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.9 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    94.5score / 100
  3. 3RO1HHZ09AJ8Swith ductless indoor unit RICHHZ09AJ8SRheem (sold as RUUD)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 112% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.22 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    93.7score / 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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