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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, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

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

Innova

  1. 1APP10*3*1InnovaAlso listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 28.1Meets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    23.5score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 19
  2. 2AWP09R3H1InnovaAlso listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more0.5 tons · 6,700 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 33.6Meets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    22.6score / 100Heating 34 · Cooling 12
  3. 3APE10*3*2InnovaAlso listed as APP10R4H1, APP10R3H1, APP10R4H2, APP10R3H2 and 7 more1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 24.3Meets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    15.8 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    21.6score / 100Heating 24 · Cooling 19

Midea

  1. 137MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3MideaAlso sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 97.0Meets 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
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.7 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.8score / 100Heating 97 · Cooling 97
  2. 2MO1HS-H06B-2Awith ductless indoor unit MSEHU-H06B-2AMidea0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 97.0Meets 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
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    14.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.5score / 100Heating 97 · Cooling 96
  3. 3MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1Midea (sold as MDV)0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 97.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    138% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    18.1 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    96.1score / 100Heating 98 · Cooling 95

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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