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Gree vs Trane: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Gree model beats 54% and a typical Trane model 50%. Gree rates slightly 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

Trane

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

363 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%Trane: Beats 68%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGree: Beats 57%Trane: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Gree: Beats 42%Trane: Beats 36%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Gree: Beats 60%Trane: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Gree: Beats 60%Trane: Beats 66%

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%
    Trane
    39%

  • Xcel CC

    Gree
    80%
    Trane
    26%

  • CEE Advanced

    Gree
    6%
    Trane
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Gree
    66%
    Trane
    18%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Gree

  1. 1GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    75.1score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 93
  2. 2GWHD(30)ND6MOGreeAlso sold as Tosot TM30H32MO, Kinghome KM30X6O, Tosot MZ-COSMO30/O, Tosot TM30D6MO and 6 more; also listed as MUL30HP230V1R32AO, GS4M30HP230V1MO2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.07 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.6 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    70.5score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 71
  3. 3GMV-36WL/NHC-T(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TMV-36WL/NHC-T(U)3 tons · 37,600 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 45% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    45% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    69.7score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 94

Trane

  1. 13TVHS036SF000AATraneAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA3 tons · 35,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 73.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    76.2score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 79
  2. 2M5THM2327A13NA*Trane (sold as RunTru)2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    65.1score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 73
  3. 3M5THM2336A14NA*Trane (sold as RunTru)3 tons · 35,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 52.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.1 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    51.1score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 50

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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