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 Rheem 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 5 of the 6 ratings.

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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Midea	Rheem
Efficiency index	59% (higher)median — · 7th ranked	49% (higher)median — · 21st ranked
COP at 5°F	59%median 2.00 · 9th ranked	59%median 2.08 · 10th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	56% (higher)median 74% · 11th ranked	48% (higher)median 66% · 18th ranked
HSPF2	66% (higher)median 9.5 · 7th ranked	43% (higher)median 7.5 · 23rd ranked
SEER2	61% (higher)median 19.5 · 6th ranked	42% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked
EER2	54% (higher)median 11.7 · 15th ranked	40% (higher)median 10.6 · 25th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	59% (higher)median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked	49% (higher)median 19,600 Btu/h · 18th ranked
Outdoor models	546	341
AHRI certifications	5,356	25,744

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Midea	Rheem
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%412 models	35.5%121 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.8%403 models	33.7%115 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.1%17 models	1.8%6 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	69.8%381 models	33.7%115 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.1%17 models	1.8%6 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	63.9%349 models	33.4%114 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

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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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Midea	Rheem
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	79 · index 73%	33 · index 55%
Ducted, 2 tons	57 · index 62%	35 · index 42%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	121 · index 61%	90 · index 46%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	109 · index 63%	121 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	22 · index 63%	31 · index 43%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	179 · index 55%	38 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	50 · index 51%	9 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	92 · index 55%	18 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	64 · index 50%	12 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	15 · index 44%	2 · index 43%

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	RheemCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK70 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 215324042	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML06HP230LSDUC-I20 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 215864373
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	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML24HP230HSDUC-I16 of 34 models qualify · AHRI 215864380
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOE30-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC391 of 125 models qualify · AHRI 216967947	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ28 of 90 models qualify · AHRI 218029736
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	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	95.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY48AJVCwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace R801V0754A17DZ33 of 121 models qualify · AHRI 218827549
Ducted, 5 tons and up	65.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062	77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY6024STANM and furnace S801V1255A24UHNAlso sold as RUUD RP17AY60AJVC2 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 218327534
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1121 of 179 models qualify · AHRI 215865890	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML06HP2301WYCAS-I29 of 38 models qualify · AHRI 215864386
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(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	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML24HP230STDCAS-I8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215864372
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B36LH-2with ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-276 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 217022114	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML36HP230LCMH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML36HP230FLO-I16 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 215864403
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA357 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 215357417	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML48HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML48HP230MULH - O11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 216623576
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	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

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	RheemAll-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	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML06HP230LSDUC-I32 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864373
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	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEX-Owith ducted air handler ML24HP230HSDUC-I33 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864360
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	92.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ65 of 91 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218029736
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3109 of 109 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445	86.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY48AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60IJ66 of 116 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218029742
Ducted, 5 tons and up	70.1(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	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANNAlso sold as SURE SP17AY60AJVC22 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218160613
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK170 of 179 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML06HP230NEX-I37 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864338
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	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230CALH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML24HP230CALH-I8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864348
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	85.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA391 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357409	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML36HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML36HP230MULH - O18 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623571
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA363 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357415	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML48HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML48HP230MULH - O12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623574
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	61.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH55FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ55FA315 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357450	58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML55HP230MUL-O*2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623550

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	Rheem
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% · 3.05RP15AY24AJ2NDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 150%ML06HP230CALH-ONon-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% · 15.6ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 35.0ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 17.4ML06HP230CALH-ONon-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% · 35,800 Btu/hRP15AY30AJ2NDucted, 2 tons

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