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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

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

QUIK COMFORT

None of QUIK COMFORT’s ductless, 2 tons models qualifies.

SHARP

  1. 1AE-X3M24BUwith ductless indoor unit AY-XPC9/12/18BUSHARPAlso listed as AE-X3M24CU2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 2AE-X24ZU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP24ZU1SHARPAlso listed as AE-X24CU2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.2score / 100

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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