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Gree vs Rheem heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Rheem scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Gree has 395 outdoor models, Rheem has 291 outdoor models.

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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 Rheem 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, Rheem scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • Gree
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingGreeRheem
Efficiency index47%median — · 24th ranked54%median — · 16th ranked
COP at 5°F38%median 1.82 · 27th ranked69%median 2.10 · 4th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F55%median 73% · 13th ranked59%median 73% · 10th ranked
HSPF244%median 8.5 · 19th ranked49%median 8.1 · 18th ranked
SEER250% (higher)median 18.0 · 15th ranked44% (higher)median 16.0 · 21st ranked
EER244%median 11.3 · 23rd ranked46%median 10.6 · 20th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F54%median 19,250 Btu/h · 13th ranked58%median 22,000 Btu/h · 8th ranked
Outdoor models395291
AHRI certifications6,47015,614

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardGreeRheem
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)59%233 models40.2%117 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)56.5%223 models39.2%114 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models5.5%16 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)56.5%223 models35.1%102 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models5.5%16 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate44.6%176 models15.5%45 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
  • Gree
  • Rheem
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeGreeRheem
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons39 · index 45%25 · index 40%
Ducted, 2 tons54 · index 47%32 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons90 · index 44%64 · index 51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72 · index 45%85 · index 52%
Ducted, 5 tons and up9 · index 46%17 · index 69%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons133 · index 46%59 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tons35 · index 52%12 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons54 · index 57%20 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons15 · index 45%8 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up6 · 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 typeGreeCold-climate score, best modelRheemCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.4(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 20782715483.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ12AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ12AJ8S13 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 210824724
Ducted, 2 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M37 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 20782715775.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UOMH24FXZHJAlso listed as ROMH24FXZHJ, RO3HFZ24AJ1H14 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 10595427
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler AVBL-36HWFN1-MK348 of 89 models qualify · AHRI 21338650586.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ30AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ30AJ8S24 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 211781741
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons68.4(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 21292590487.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ROSH42VGSNwith ducted air handler RIDH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD RO1HGZ42AJ8S23 of 85 models qualify · AHRI 207590035
Ducted, 5 tons and up63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TVRF-V60WL/C3 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 214717101None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.0(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 20782714595.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HGZ15AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ15AJ1S45 of 59 models qualify · AHRI 210368107
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.1(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 20878609087.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ24AJ2Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHHZ24AJ2S10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 210368117
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.7(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 20878608889.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ30AJ8Swith ductless indoor unit RIGHHZ30AJ8S15 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 211781745
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons57.5(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 21169844775.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 202245810
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up36.0(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 211694660No 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 typeGreeAll-around score, best modelRheemAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.5(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 21728466482.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ12AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ12AJ8S24 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210824724
Ducted, 2 tons84.9(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 20782715783.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)RP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace R98VB085M521U28 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213163975
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L36P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59474 of 85 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21101792387.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace U802VA075317M44 of 65 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210589396
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L48P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59455 of 71 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21101792581.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP18AZ48AJVCwith ducted air handler RHMVZ6021SEACA46 of 84 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552859
Ducted, 5 tons and up68.9(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 21250947870.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP15AZ60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler V,R60H210P309+AEFE5Also listed as WP15AZ60AJ2N5 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213088753
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.7(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 1031807796.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HGZ09AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ09AJ1S49 of 59 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210368099
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.5(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 20782714886.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ24AJ8Swith ductless indoor unit RIGHHZ24AJ8S12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211781744
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)A3OJ-27HFN1-M52 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21728463479.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UOMH36FXZHJAlso listed as ROMH36FXZHJ, RO4HFZ36AJ1H19 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10595431
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21169844765.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202245810
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up49.5(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 211694660No 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
RatingGreeRheem
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.30KW48HVRONon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 3.15RP15AZ24AJ2NDucted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 144%GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/OAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 149%ROSH09AFFHJNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 11.2AOD32-24HFN1-MT0WDucted, 2 tonsbeats 98% · 13.4RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6A3OJ-27HFN1-MNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 33.1RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 100% · 14.54HP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 18.0RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 21,800 Btu/hGWHD(18)ND3JOAlso sold as Tosot TM18H5O, Kinghome KM18UH5O; also listed as MULTIU18HP230V1DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hRP18AZ36AJVCAlso sold as RUUD UP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons

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