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.

Midea and Mitsubishi Electric 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, Mitsubishi Electric scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings.

Midea
Mitsubishi Electric
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Midea	Mitsubishi Electric
Efficiency index	59%median — · 7th ranked	60%median — · 6th ranked
COP at 5°F	59% (higher)median 2.00 · 9th ranked	55% (higher)median 2.00 · 18th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	56% (higher)median 74% · 11th ranked	54% (higher)median 71% · 13th ranked
HSPF2	66%median 9.5 · 7th ranked	66%median 10.0 · 6th ranked
SEER2	61%median 19.5 · 6th ranked	63%median 20.0 · 4th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.7 · 15th ranked	60%median 12.5 · 7th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	59%median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked	63%median 20,500 Btu/h · 6th ranked
Outdoor models	546	156
AHRI certifications	5,356	523

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Midea	Mitsubishi Electric
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%412 models	80.8%126 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.8%403 models	80.8%126 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.1%17 models	9.6%15 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	69.8%381 models	66.7%104 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.1%17 models	9.6%15 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	63.9%349 models	66%103 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 · 10 groups where both have models

Midea
Mitsubishi Electric
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Midea	Mitsubishi Electric
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	79 · index 73%	25 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons	57 · index 62%	10 · index 61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	121 · index 61%	29 · index 62%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	109 · index 63%	29 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	22 · index 63%	10 · index 54%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	179 · index 55%	60 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	50 · index 51%	13 · index 61%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	92 · index 55%	21 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	64 · index 50%	18 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	15 · index 44%	6 · index 67%

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	MideaCold-climate score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK70 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 215324042	85.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SUZ-AA15NLHZ***with ducted air handler PEAD-AA15NL10 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 215734918
Ducted, 2 tons	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B24H-2with ducted air handler MIU-B24D-249 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 217022110	78.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA24NL8 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218697028
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC391 of 125 models qualify · AHRI 216967947	88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA30NL20 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 218697041
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G91 of 106 models qualify · AHRI 214814477	80.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM48NLHZ-**18 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 217135880
Ducted, 5 tons and up	65.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062	78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**6 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 217643004
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1121 of 179 models qualify · AHRI 215865890	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)MUZ-FX06NLHZ***with ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX06NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ243 of 60 models qualify · AHRI 215611124
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 50 models qualify · AHRI 215324059	88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE24NL10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218697024
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOU-B36LH-2with ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-276 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 217022114	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE30NL12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 218697037
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.5(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	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL48NKMU, MXZ-SM48NLHZ-13 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 215685467
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216021081	70.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**Also listed as PUMY-HL60NKMU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217643003

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	MideaAll-around score, best model	Mitsubishi ElectricAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK80 of 80 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215324042	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SUZ-AA15NLHZ***with ducted air handler PEAD-AA15NL21 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215734918
Ducted, 2 tons	89.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD30-24HFN10-M1Hwith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H57 of 57 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217998293	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA24NL12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697028
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA3120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357410	93.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA30NL30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697041
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3109 of 109 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM48NLHZ-**29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217135880
Ducted, 5 tons and up	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215894250	65.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643004
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK170 of 179 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786	98.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MUZ-FX06NLHZ***with ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX06NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ256 of 60 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215611124
Non-ducted, 2 tons	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH24AAK46 of 50 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323796	87.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE24NL12 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697024
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	85.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA391 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357409	92.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE30NL20 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697037
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.7(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	85.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL48NKMU, MXZ-SM48NLHZ-18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215685467
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	61.3(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	68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**Also listed as PUMY-HL60NKMU6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643003

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	Midea	Mitsubishi Electric
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.5137MARAQ12AA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-12HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH12AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 2.70PUZ-AK42NL***Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 140%MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 12.0MXZ-SM36NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL36NKMU, MXZ-SM36NLHZ-Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 35.0MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 21.5MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 55,000 Btu/hMOVA-60HDN10-M20GAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 100% · 26,600 Btu/hMUZ-FX24NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX24NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

In the cold

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

Midea vs Mitsubishi Electric: capacity and COP from 47°F downNEEP cold-climate listings at maximum capacity · 276 models (2.2% of the catalog) have ratings at 47, 17 and 5°F

All listed models (median, middle 50% and 80%)
Midea (median, middle 50%)
Mitsubishi Electric (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. 18 implausible NEEP points are left out. 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	276	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
All rated models, 17°F	276	62%	66%	73%	84%	90%
All rated models, 5°F	276	54%	59%	69%	78%	86%

All listed models: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
All rated models, 47°F	276	2.64	2.9	3.19	3.44	3.78
All rated models, 17°F	276	1.95	2.05	2.26	2.41	2.6
All rated models, 5°F	276	1.8	1.85	2	2.11	2.36

Midea: capacity, % of its 47°F maximum
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Midea, 47°F	51	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Midea, 17°F	51	64%	66%	70%	79%	85%
Midea, 5°F	51	56%	61%	65%	77%	81%

Midea: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Midea, 47°F	51	2.8	3.07	3.21	3.46	3.76
Midea, 17°F	51	2	2.11	2.3	2.41	2.52
Midea, 5°F	51	1.85	2	2	2.2	2.33

Mitsubishi Electric: capacity, % of its 47°F maximum
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Mitsubishi Electric, 47°F	90	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Mitsubishi Electric, 17°F	90	58%	62%	73%	84%	93%
Mitsubishi Electric, 5°F	90	50%	52%	65%	71%	90%

Mitsubishi Electric: COP at maximum capacity
Scope, temperature	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Mitsubishi Electric, 47°F	90	2.16	2.46	3.07	3.54	4
Mitsubishi Electric, 17°F	90	1.77	1.98	2.19	2.51	2.8
Mitsubishi Electric, 5°F	90	1.8	1.8	2	2.2	2.54

Source: NEEP ccASHP list · as of Oct 11, 2026

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