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Innova vs Midea: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Innova model beats 32% and a typical Midea model 60%. Midea rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Innova

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

382 models listed

Midea

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

555 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°FInnova: Beats 21%Midea: Beats 60%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FInnova: Beats 51%Midea: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Innova: Beats 41%Midea: Beats 66%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Innova: Beats 22%Midea: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Innova: Beats 30%Midea: Beats 55%

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

    Innova
    0%
    Midea
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    Innova
    31%
    Midea
    70%

  • CEE Advanced

    Innova
    0%
    Midea
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Innova
    49%
    Midea
    64%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Innova

  1. 1AVP19R4H1InnovaAlso listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more1 ton · 11,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 58.1Meets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.95 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    55.3score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 53
  2. 2AVK09R3H2InnovaAlso listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more0.5 tons · 7,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 61.5Meets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.4 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.0score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 47
  3. 3ADP09R4H1InnovaAlso listed as ADP09N4H1, ADP09R3H1, ADP09N3H1, ADP09R4H2 and 45 more0.5 tons · 6,100 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.5Meets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.3 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    47.1score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 42

Midea

  1. 137MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3MideaAlso sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 93.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    95.7score / 100Heating 94 · Cooling 98
  2. 2MO1HS-H06B-2Awith ducted air handler MDLHU-H06B-2AMidea0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 93.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    13.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    95.1score / 100Heating 94 · Cooling 97
  3. 3M3OD31-18HFN8-M1XDMidea (sold as MDV)1.5 tons · 19,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 86.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.08 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    92.5score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 98

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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