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Multi MFG vs Samsung: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Multi MFG model beats 61% and a typical Samsung model 62%. Samsung rates slightly higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Multi MFG

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

51 models listed

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

82 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°FMulti MFG: Beats 62%Samsung: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMulti MFG: Beats 62%Samsung: Beats 66%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Multi MFG: Beats 75%Samsung: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Multi MFG: Beats 60%Samsung: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Multi MFG: Beats 51%Samsung: Beats 71%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    Multi MFG
    88%
    Samsung
    95%

  • Xcel CC

    Multi MFG
    80%
    Samsung
    90%

  • CEE Advanced

    Multi MFG
    4%
    Samsung
    10%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Multi MFG
    69%
    Samsung
    61%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 136MPC5-HH-BMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.4 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    83.6score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 85
  2. 2MSD-36HD-Bwith ducted air handler 36HMHP0-M-BMulti MFG2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.9Meets 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
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    82.3score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 77
  3. 3MSH-36HD-Bwith ducted air handler 36HHHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 83.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.7 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    77.8score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 72

Samsung

  1. 1AC030DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC030DNHDCGSamsung2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    80.7score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 97
  2. 2AJ030DXS4CGSamsung2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.81 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    80.3score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 97
  3. 3AC036DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC036DNHDCGSamsung3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.8 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.6score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 96

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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