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.

Innova and Midea 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, Midea scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Innova
Midea
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 25, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Innova	Midea
Efficiency index	32%median —	60%median — · 7th ranked
COP at 5°F	21%median 1.75	60%median 2.00 · 8th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	51%median 73%	57%median 74% · 10th ranked
HSPF2	41%median 9.2	66%median 9.5 · 6th ranked
SEER2	22%median 15.2	61%median 19.5 · 5th ranked
EER2	30%median 11.0	55%median 11.7 · 13th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	21%median 6,500 Btu/h	60%median 20,000 Btu/h · 10th ranked
Outdoor models	382	555
AHRI certifications	382	6,664

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Innova	Midea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	75.3%418 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	74.2%412 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	3.4%19 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	31.4%120 models	69.7%387 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	3.4%19 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	48.7%186 models	63.8%354 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 · 2 groups where both have models

Innova
Midea
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 25, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Innova	Midea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	316 · index 34%	80 · index 75%
Ducted, 2 tons	None	57 · index 62%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	122 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	110 · index 63%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None	22 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	66 · index 23%	185 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None	50 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	94 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	64 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None	15 · index 45%

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	InnovaCold-climate score, best model	MideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	61.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more270 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 218329872	93.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK71 of 81 models qualify · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	85.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ24XH3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK49 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 215324061
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)M4OD31-27HFN8-M1XD92 of 126 models qualify · AHRI 218083250
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G91 of 106 models qualify · AHRI 214814477
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)6 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 216021062
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	33.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 218329994	97.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1125 of 185 models qualify · AHRI 215865890
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 50 models qualify · AHRI 215324059
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MBHAQ36AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3Also sold as MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M2X; also listed as D5CLHAH36AAK78 of 94 models qualify · AHRI 215324087
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA357 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 215357417
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	51.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216021081

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	InnovaAll-around score, best model	MideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218329931	95.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK83 of 83 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	90.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOD30-24HFN10-M1Hwith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H53 of 53 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217998293
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	91.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)M4OD31-27HFN8-M1XD123 of 123 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218083250
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3110 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	70.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215894250
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	23.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1031Also listed as APP1032, APK1032, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218329814	96.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK176 of 185 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH24AAK46 of 50 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323796
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)M4OD31-27HFN8-M1XD93 of 94 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218083249
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA363 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357415
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	61.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMRAH55FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ55FA315 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357450

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	Innova	Midea
COP at 5°F	beats 70% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 2.5137MARAQ12AA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-12HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH12AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 69% · 9.9AVP1031Also listed as AVP1032, AVE1032, AVK1032, AXP1031 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 45% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 55% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 55,000 Btu/hMOVA-60HDN10-M20GAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

In the cold

NEEP cold-climate listings of both manufacturers against all listed models.

Innova vs Midea: capacity and COP from 47°F downNEEP cold-climate listings at maximum capacity · 6,130 models (45.8% of the catalog) have ratings at 47, 17 and 5°F

All listed models (median, middle 50% and 80%)
Innova (median, middle 50%)
Midea (median, middle 50%)

One curve per model: its NEEP-rated certification with the best 5°F COP. Every point of a curve is over the same models. NEEP lists only models submitted to it, so this is a cold-climate-leaning subset, not the whole catalog.

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All listed models: capacity, % of its 47°F maximum
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
All rated models, 47°F	6,130	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
All rated models, 17°F	6,130	64%	69%	74%	83%	91%
All rated models, 5°F	6,130	57%	61%	69%	77%	83%

All listed models: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
All rated models, 47°F	6,130	2.8	3.01	3.24	3.48	3.66
All rated models, 17°F	6,130	2	2.14	2.3	2.42	2.61
All rated models, 5°F	6,130	1.8	1.87	2	2.1	2.24

Innova: capacity, % of its 47°F maximum
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Innova, 47°F	174	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Innova, 17°F	174	60%	60%	65%	69%	73%
Innova, 5°F	174	48%	56%	57%	58%	67%

Innova: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Innova, 47°F	174	2.75	2.84	2.84	3.46	3.47
Innova, 17°F	174	1.91	2.02	2.02	2.32	2.33
Innova, 5°F	174	1.75	1.75	1.75	1.75	1.95

Midea: capacity, % of its 47°F maximum
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Midea, 47°F	502	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Midea, 17°F	502	64%	68%	73%	81%	85%
Midea, 5°F	502	57%	62%	66%	77%	82%

Midea: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Midea, 47°F	502	2.88	3.1	3.24	3.49	3.61
Midea, 17°F	502	2.1	2.22	2.3	2.49	2.62
Midea, 5°F	502	1.85	1.99	2	2.11	2.31

Source: NEEP ccASHP list · as of Oct 25, 2026

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