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QUIK COMFORT vs SHARP: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical QUIK COMFORT model beats 31% and a typical SHARP model 77%. SHARP rates higher overall.

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QUIK COMFORT

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

17 models listed

SHARP

77%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

17 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°FQUIK COMFORT: Beats 34%SHARP: Beats 80%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FQUIK COMFORT: Beats 27%SHARP: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2QUIK COMFORT: Beats 38%SHARP: Beats 88%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2QUIK COMFORT: Beats 28%SHARP: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2QUIK COMFORT: Beats 38%SHARP: Beats 70%

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

    QUIK COMFORT
    41%
    SHARP
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    QUIK COMFORT
    24%
    SHARP
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    QUIK COMFORT
    0%
    SHARP
    12%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    QUIK COMFORT
    0%
    SHARP
    94%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

QUIK COMFORT

None of QUIK COMFORT’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models has all five ratings.

SHARP

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from SHARP.

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

Next steps

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