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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.

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

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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Rebate standards

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 2.5–3 tons

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

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

QUIK COMFORT

  1. 1QC36HMSP2C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC36HMSP2E19SUQUIK COMFORT3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 56% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    57% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    23.4score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 8
  2. 2QC36HMSP2C19EMwith ductless indoor unit QC36HMSP2E19EMQUIK COMFORT3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 63% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    64% (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
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    20.2score / 100Heating 18 · Cooling 22

SHARP

No ductless, 2.5–3 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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