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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 up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 1MSH-09HD-Bwith ducted air handler 9HCHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    13.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100Heating 80 · Cooling 94
  2. 29MSZ-M-Bwith ducted air handler 9HHHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 81.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    80.8score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 80
  3. 3HHS-18HD-Bwith ducted air handler 18MUC0-HP-BMulti MFG1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 86.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.1 (EER2)
    Great
    79.8score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 73

Samsung

  1. 1AC009DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC009DNLDCGSamsung1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 56.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.79 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.1 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    71.6score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 92
  2. 2AC018DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC018DNHDCGSamsung1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 53.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    59.3score / 100Heating 53 · Cooling 66
  3. 3AC012DXSCCGwith ducted air handler AC012DNLDCGSamsung1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 51.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.79 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.8 (EER2)
    Good
    59.3score / 100Heating 51 · Cooling 68

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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