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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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  • 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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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 Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Gree

  1. 1MHPC-H-024BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-024BBBGree (sold as Ac Pro)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.1score / 100
  2. 2GUD24W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler GUD24AH2/E-D(U)GreeAlso sold as Tosot TU24-32WEDU, Tosot TU24W-EDU; also listed as FXU24HP230V1R32AO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.2score / 100
  3. 3GUD36W2/NXF-D(U)with ducted air handler GUD24AH2/F-D(U)GreeAlso listed as FXU36HP230V1R45AO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.2score / 100

York

  1. 1HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JMC12B2SN1+TDRYork (sold as Coleman)2 tons · 21,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 111% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    111% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    3.03 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    90.2score / 100
  2. 2UPC24CN23STG1with ducted air handler JHE24B5AC2SS1York (sold as Guardian)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    3.55 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    78.0score / 100
  3. 3YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB24UFA1DQYork2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.5score / 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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