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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Innova

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Innova.

Midea

  1. 137MBHAQ36AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3MideaAlso sold as MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M2X; also listed as D5CLHAH36AAK3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100
  2. 2MO1HU-H36B-2Awith ductless indoor unit MFBHS-H36B-2AMideaAlso sold as CTMorley MOU-B36LH-23 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100
  3. 3M4OD31-27HFN8-M1XDMidea (sold as MDV)2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    83.7score / 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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