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MOOVAIR vs Samsung: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MOOVAIR model beats 62% and a typical Samsung model 62%. They are level.

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MOOVAIR

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 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°FMOOVAIR: Beats 51%Samsung: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMOOVAIR: Beats 65%Samsung: Beats 84%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MOOVAIR: Beats 74%Samsung: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 63%Samsung: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 50%Samsung: Beats 58%

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

    MOOVAIR
    67%
    Samsung
    86%

  • Xcel CC

    MOOVAIR
    55%
    Samsung
    89%

  • CEE Advanced

    MOOVAIR
    4%
    Samsung
    9%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MOOVAIR
    62%
    Samsung
    9%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MOOVAIR

  1. 1DMA36HOM25230X3MOOVAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.3score / 100
  2. 2DMA36HOS28230E8with ductless indoor unit DUA36HICU230X5MOOVAIR3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    75.0score / 100
  3. 3DMA27HOM25230X3MOOVAIR2.5 tons · 28,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    61.4score / 100

Samsung

  1. 1AJ036CXS4CHSamsung3 tons · 34,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 108% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    84.1score / 100
  2. 2AM036NXMDCRSamsungAlso listed as AM036TXMDCH3 tons · 38,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    81.8score / 100
  3. 3AC036BXSCCHwith ductless indoor unit AC036BN4DCHSamsung3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 107% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP
    Heat kept at 5°F
    107% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    80.9score / 100

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

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