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 York 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 4 of the 6 ratings.

Midea
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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	York
Efficiency index	59% (higher)median — · 7th ranked	54% (higher)median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F	59%median 2.00 · 9th ranked	67%median 2.16 · 2nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	56% (higher)median 74% · 11th ranked	51% (higher)median 70% · 14th ranked
HSPF2	66% (higher)median 9.5 · 7th ranked	44% (higher)median 8.0 · 20th ranked
SEER2	61% (higher)median 19.5 · 6th ranked	40% (higher)median 15.2 · 26th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.7 · 15th ranked	57%median 11.7 · 10th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	59% (higher)median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked	53% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h · 14th ranked
Outdoor models	546	229
AHRI certifications	5,356	94,251

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Midea	York
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%412 models	52.8%121 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.8%403 models	52.8%121 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.1%17 models	7.9%18 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	69.8%381 models	38.9%89 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.1%17 models	7.9%18 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	63.9%349 models	35.4%81 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 · 9 groups where both have models

Midea
York
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	York
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	79 · index 73%	22 · index 54%
Ducted, 2 tons	57 · index 62%	20 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	121 · index 61%	59 · index 50%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	109 · index 63%	69 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	22 · index 63%	13 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	179 · index 55%	43 · index 62%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	50 · index 51%	16 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	92 · index 55%	15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	64 · index 50%	5 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	15 · index 44%	None

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	YorkCold-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	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB18UFA1DQ9 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 218694255
Ducted, 2 tons	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOU-B24H-2with ducted air handler MIU-B24D-249 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 217022110	90.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JMC12B2SN1+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218026253
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	92.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A4K+TDR and furnace Z9ET080C16SMPS122 of 61 models qualify · AHRI 218350129
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	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler DM59A4K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR18 of 67 models qualify · AHRI 218026269
Ducted, 5 tons and up	65.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D212 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218450295
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	91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB18UFA1DQ36 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 218694256
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	96.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ13 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 218694257
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	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ11 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218694248
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	59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPPFCB48UFA1DQ3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 218696687
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	No models in this size class

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	YorkAll-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	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS12BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB12UFA1DQ21 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694251
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	77.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JME08B2SN1+TDR25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218026254
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	91.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ39 of 55 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694240
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	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)60B3K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR44 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218014963
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	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D216 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218450295
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	89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YRACXJ12WHAAwith ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ12PHAA43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037193
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	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694257
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	85.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694244
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	60.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB48UFA1DQ5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694246
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	No models in this size class

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	York
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% · 3.55UPC24CN23STG1Ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 123%YRACXJ24WHBANon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 12.0YPAS30BUFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 22.0YH960E2C11Also sold as Coleman XH960E2C11Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 14.4YPAS36BLFASDQ1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 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% · 23,000 Btu/hYRACXJ18WHAAAlso listed as YRACXJ18WHBANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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