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MAXI AIR vs MSH LEGACY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MAXI AIR model beats 75% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 34%. MAXI AIR rates higher overall.

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MAXI AIR

75%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

10 models listed

MSH LEGACY

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 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°FMAXI AIR: Beats 51%MSH LEGACY: Beats 25%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMAXI AIR: Beats 83%MSH LEGACY: Beats 11%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MAXI AIR: Beats 83%MSH LEGACY: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%MSH LEGACY: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MAXI AIR: Beats 77%MSH LEGACY: Beats 56%

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

    MAXI AIR
    100%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    MAXI AIR
    100%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    MAXI AIR
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MAXI AIR
    70%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MAXI AIR

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MAXI AIR.

MSH LEGACY

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MSH LEGACY.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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