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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 54% and a typical Rheem model 49%. Gree rates slightly higher overall.

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Gree

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

717 models listed

Rheem

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

341 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%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGree: Beats 57%Rheem: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Gree: Beats 42%Rheem: Beats 43%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Gree: Beats 60%Rheem: Beats 42%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Gree: Beats 60%Rheem: Beats 40%

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

    Gree
    81%
    Rheem
    36%

  • Xcel CC

    Gree
    80%
    Rheem
    34%

  • CEE Advanced

    Gree
    6%
    Rheem
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Gree
    66%
    Rheem
    33%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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 Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Gree

  1. 1GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    53.2score / 100

Rheem

None of Rheem’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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