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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, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

QUIK COMFORT

  1. 1QC24HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC24HMSP2E19SUQUIK COMFORT2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    39.1score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 35
  2. 2QC24HMSP2C20EMwith ductless indoor unit QC24HMSP2E20EMQUIK COMFORT2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    27.4score / 100Heating 26 · Cooling 28

SHARP

  1. 1AE-X3M24BUwith ductless indoor unit AY-XPC9/12/18BUSHARPAlso listed as AE-X3M24CU2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 83.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    88.8score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 94
  2. 2AE-X24ZU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP24ZU1SHARPAlso listed as AE-X24CU2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 79.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    59.1score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 39

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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