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

QUIK COMFORT

  1. 1QC09HMSP2C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP2E20SUQUIK COMFORT1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    50.4score / 100
  2. 2QC09HMSP1C19SUwith ductless indoor unit QC09HMSP1E19SUQUIK COMFORT1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    42.5score / 100
  3. 3QC12HMSP1C20SUwith ductless indoor unit QC12HMSP1E20SUQUIK COMFORT1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    37.6score / 100

SHARP

  1. 1AE-X12ZHU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP12ZHU1SHARPAlso listed as AE-X12CHU1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    83.5score / 100
  2. 2AE-X18ZHUwith ductless indoor unit AY-XP18ZHUSHARPAlso listed as AE-X18CHU1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.9score / 100
  3. 3AE-X18ZHU1with ductless indoor unit AY-XP18ZHU1SHARP1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.9score / 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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