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Gree vs York: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Gree model beats 54% and a typical York model 54%. They are level.

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

York

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

229 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%York: Beats 67%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FGree: Beats 57%York: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Gree: Beats 42%York: Beats 44%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Gree: Beats 60%York: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Gree: Beats 60%York: Beats 57%

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%
    York
    53%

  • Xcel CC

    Gree
    80%
    York
    39%

  • CEE Advanced

    Gree
    6%
    York
    8%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Gree
    66%
    York
    35%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Gree

  1. 1A7CP21V24P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH2AE24PX-Gree (sold as Ac Pro)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 73.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    82.9score / 100Heating 74 · Cooling 92
  2. 2SPHP-B-36VBBwith ducted air handler AIRH-B-24ME2BBGree (sold as AC Pro)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 67.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.6score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 92
  3. 3MHPC-H-024BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-024BBBGree (sold as Ac Pro)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.1Meets 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
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    78.8score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 81

York

  1. 1HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JME08B2SN1+TDRYork (sold as Coleman)2 tons · 22,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 90.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.67 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    77.6score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 71
  2. 2YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB24UFA1DQYork2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 75.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    77.6score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 80
  3. 3YPAS24BUFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB24UFA1DQYork2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.7 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    77.1score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 83

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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