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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Gree

  1. 1GWHD(42)ND6MOGreeAlso sold as Tosot TM42H32MO, Kinghome KM42X6O, Tosot TM42D6MO, Tosot TMSCI7H4R42 and 5 more; also listed as MUL42HP230V1R32AO, GS5M42HP230V1MO3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    66.5score / 100
  2. 2MHPC-H-048BMBGree (sold as Ac Pro)4 tons · 46,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.1score / 100
  3. 3MHPC-H-048BSBwith ductless indoor unit M4CS-H-048BSBGree (sold as Ac Pro)4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.4score / 100

Trane

  1. 13TVHS048SF000AATraneAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.2score / 100
  2. 2M5THM2342A15NA*Trane (sold as RunTru)3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    31.2score / 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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