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.

Hisense and Mitsubishi Electric 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, Mitsubishi Electric scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

Hisense
Mitsubishi Electric
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Hisense	Mitsubishi Electric
Efficiency index	57%median — · 10th ranked	65%median — · 3rd ranked
COP at 5°F	40%median 1.80 · 26th ranked	67%median 2.08 · 6th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	55%median 72% · 16th ranked	55%median 73% · 15th ranked
HSPF2	42%median 9.0 · 20th ranked	72%median 10.0 · 1st ranked
SEER2	50%median 20.5 · 15th ranked	63%median 20.2 · 5th ranked
EER2	56%median 12.5 · 13th ranked	65%median 12.8 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	45%median 9,600 Btu/h · 20th ranked	59%median 18,650 Btu/h · 6th ranked
Outdoor models	159	373
AHRI certifications	369	1,233

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Hisense	Mitsubishi Electric
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	64.8%103 models	67.8%253 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	64.8%103 models	66.5%248 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	6.4%24 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	59.1%94 models	53.6%200 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	6.4%24 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	47.2%75 models	37.3%139 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 · 8 groups where both have models

Hisense
Mitsubishi Electric
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Hisense	Mitsubishi Electric
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	5 · index 46%	56 · index 63%
Ducted, 2 tons	3 · index 57%	33 · index 56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	5 · index 65%	82 · index 66%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 58%	48 · index 59%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None	8 · index 68%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	114 · index 59%	146 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	24 · index 53%	33 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	10 · index 63%	64 · index 69%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 45%	46 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None	10 · index 60%

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 type	HisenseCold-climate score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 204835479	77.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11212 of 56 models qualify · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	65.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-24U3SF2with ducted air handler A(E,F)M304+TDR4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214447344	70.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TRUZH0241HA****with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as PUZ-HA24NHA16 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 213362163
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3SAwith ducted air handler HE35936+TD5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215333846	88.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NTXSKS30A112**with ducted air handler PEAD-A30AAAlso listed as SUZ-KA30NA244 of 83 models qualify · AHRI 207702771
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	74.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-60U3SP2with ducted air handler L(E,G)M60I44 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 213896272	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM42NAMHZAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH42A152A29 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 207517155
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	72.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 213248843
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ductless indoor unit ACT-09UR3SCA72 of 114 models qualify · AHRI 204835478	97.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA77 of 146 models qualify · AHRI 206195819
Non-ducted, 2 tons	72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3SAwith ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3SGB14 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 203167189	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-3C24NAHZ4-**Also sold as American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH24A132C21 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 212925537
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-36U3ST1with ductless indoor unit AUC-36UR3SHB12 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205141567	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ31 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 204834272
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 205123813	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ27 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 204834275
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSM60A182A7 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 213248844

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 type	HisenseAll-around score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204835479	88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11249 of 56 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	71.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203446790	79.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NTXSKS24A112**with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as SUZ-KA24NA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362277
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW4-36U3STA5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203459336	87.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-HA36NKA1***with ducted air handler PVA-A36AAAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA36NKA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00NA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA1069 of 82 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213617710
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-48U3SPwith ducted air handler DC61A44-245R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213411088	72.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TRUZA0421KA70**with ducted air handler PEAD-A42AAAlso listed as PUZ-A42NKA735 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720345
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUMY-P60NKMU36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834217
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AS-09UW3SXE00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3SXE**0082 of 114 models have all five ratings · AHRI 201981253	98.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA125 of 146 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206195819
Non-ducted, 2 tons	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAAwith ductless indoor unit AST-07UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE**0014 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202864314	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TRUZH0241HA10**with ductless indoor unit PLA-A24EA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720350
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	69.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW4-36U3STAwith ductless indoor unit AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE002 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202911535	90.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ54 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834272
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205123812	91.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ33 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834275
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUMY-P60NKMU38 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834276

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
Rating	Hisense	Mitsubishi Electric
COP at 5°F	beats 97% · 2.80AUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 2.90PUZ-A30NHA7***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZA0301HA70Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 113%AMW4-36U3STANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 88%MXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2	beats 83% · 9.5AUW-36U3ST1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 12.0PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 96% · 27.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 32.2MUZ-FH06NAHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 93% · 15.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 19.1NAXSPH06B112A*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 98% · 31,000 Btu/hAUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 57,000 Btu/hMXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up

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