All-around best: 2 tons, by duct type
Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F. Where the cold-climate board asks whether a unit holds up in deep cold, this one asks whether it is good at everything; each row also shows its cold-climate verdict. Only manufacturers with a QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file are ranked.
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All-around best: Ducted, 2 tons
1,086 of 1,148 models in this size class have all five ratings. 583 of them are from manufacturers with a QMID on file (the ranked pool).
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | Cap. 5/47 | COP@5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | EER2 | Btu/h @5°F | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. | Score | Heating half | Cooling half | Beats on Cap. 5/47 | Beats on COP@5°F | Beats on HSPF2 | Beats on SEER2 | Beats on EER2 | Cold-climate score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1MOD30-24HFN10-M1HMDV · MOD Serieswith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H | Midea | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 83% | 2.20 | 11.0 | 25.0 | 14.0 | 20,000 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 217998293 | 89.9 | 80.5 | 99.4 | 70% | 77% | 94% | 100% | 99% | 80.5 |
| 2A-ZHP24SA-1Comfort Aire · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-ZHP24SA-1 | Lennox | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 83% | 2.20 | 11.0 | 25.0 | 14.0 | 20,000 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 218027842 | 89.9 | 80.5 | 99.4 | 70% | 77% | 94% | 100% | 99% | 80.5 |
| 3SENE-24EL-OHSENVILLE · SENE Serieswith ducted air handler SENE-24EL-IHH | Senville | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 83% | 2.20 | 11.0 | 25.0 | 14.0 | 20,000 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 1 | 218069801 | 89.9 | 80.5 | 99.4 | 70% | 77% | 94% | 100% | 99% | 80.5 |
| 4SL22KLV-024-230A**LENNOX · DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE DLSC SL22KLV SERIESwith ducted air handler CBK48MVT-042-230- | Lennox | 2 tons22,600 Btu/h · Ducted | 96% | 2.30 | 10.5 | 20.0 | 13.0 | 22,800 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 427 | 216379010 | 89.5 | 88.5 | 90.5 | 89% | 85% | 92% | 88% | 93% | 88.5 |
| 5DH9VSA241CA*DAIKIN · DH9VSAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA | Daikin | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 100% | 2.40 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 12.2 | 24,000 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 47 | 216699791 | 87.6 | 89.2 | 86.0 | 94% | 89% | 85% | 95% | 77% | 89.2 |
| 65TCV0X36A1TRANE · 20 TruComfort Variable Speed Cold Climate Heat Pumpwith ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A1 | Trane | 2 tons26,200 Btu/h · Ducted | 107% | 2.27 | 10.3 | 20.0 | 12.3 | 35,600 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 1 | 218792275 | 86.7 | 90.0 | 83.4 | 98% | 81% | 90% | 88% | 79% | 90.0 |
| 7AOUH24KWAH3FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-series | Fujitsu | 2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 101% | 2.08 | 10.5 | 20.5 | 12.5 | 25,200 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215447694 | 85.7 | 83.3 | 88.0 | 97% | 61% | 92% | 91% | 85% | 83.3 |
| 8BOVA-36RTB-M20SBOSCHwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ | Bosch | 2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Ducted | 93% | 2.69 | 9.0 | 20.0 | 13.0 | 22,400 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 283 | 217887951 | 85.6 | 80.7 | 90.5 | 88% | 96% | 58% | 88% | 93% | 80.7 |
| 9PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***Mitsubishi Electric · P serieswith ducted air handler PVA-AA24NL | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 100% | 2.10 | 9.7 | 19.7 | 13.6 | 26,000 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 13 | 218697028 | 85.1 | 78.7 | 91.4 | 94% | 65% | 78% | 85% | 98% | 78.7 |
| 10NS21H24MA5-**AGEwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)24C3Z+TXV+TDR and furnace NF96U070S3B | GE Appliances | 2 tons21,400 Btu/h · Ducted | 109% | 2.73 | 9.5 | 19.0 | 12.5 | 25,600 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 96 | 218792657 | 84.9 | 89.1 | 80.6 | 99% | 97% | 72% | 76% | 85% | 89.1 |
All-around best: Non-ducted, 2 tons
851 of 901 models in this size class have all five ratings. 369 of them are from manufacturers with a QMID on file (the ranked pool).
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | Cap. 5/47 | COP@5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | EER2 | Btu/h @5°F | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. | Score | Heating half | Cooling half | Beats on Cap. 5/47 | Beats on COP@5°F | Beats on HSPF2 | Beats on SEER2 | Beats on EER2 | Cold-climate score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AM024HCMDCGSAMSUNG · DVM S Mini | Samsung | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 89% | 2.18 | 10.7 | 26.0 | 17.0 | 24,000 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 218717190 | 90.7 | 82.9 | 98.5 | 79% | 82% | 87% | 97% | 100% | 82.9 |
| 237MARAQ24AA3CARRIER · 45M Serieswith ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as Midea 37MARAQ24AA3, Midea D5CSRAH24AAK, MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1, Arcoaire D5CSRAH24AAK | Carrier | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 78% | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.1 | 14.0 | 19,600 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 21 | 215323752 | 88.5 | 84.5 | 92.5 | 62% | 99% | 93% | 89% | 97% | 84.5 |
| 3A-KZP24SA-1Comfort Aire · A-KZP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-KZP24SA-1 | Lennox | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 83% | 2.20 | 11.0 | 25.0 | 14.0 | 20,000 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 1 | 218027843 | 88.4 | 81.2 | 95.6 | 71% | 84% | 89% | 95% | 97% | 81.2 |
| 4AOUK024SSAN7FUJITSU · J-7S | Fujitsu | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 94% | 3.03 | 11.3 | 22.2 | 15.7 | 26,200 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 216372779 | 88.0 | 93.1 | 83.0 | 89% | 100% | 90% | 66% | 100% | 93.1 |
| 5PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***Mitsubishi Electric · P serieswith ductless indoor unit PLA-AE24NL | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 100% | 2.20 | 10.8 | 22.8 | 16.1 | 26,000 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 13 | 218697024 | 87.9 | 88.4 | 87.5 | 94% | 84% | 88% | 75% | 100% | 88.4 |
| 6AOUH24KWAH3FUJITSU · AIRSTAGE H-series | Fujitsu | 2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 101% | 2.10 | 11.5 | 23.5 | 13.5 | 25,200 | CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC | 3 | 215447693 | 87.8 | 86.1 | 89.5 | 97% | 71% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 86.1 |
| 7BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRDBOSCH · BMS Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXD | Bosch | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 78% | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.0 | 14.0 | 19,600 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 3 | 215223306 | 86.8 | 84.5 | 89.1 | 62% | 99% | 93% | 82% | 97% | 84.5 |
| 8MO1ES-H24B-2AMIDEA · MSE Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSEHU-H24B-2AAlso listed as MOD-24HFN10AE, MOD30-24HFN10-M1P | Midea | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 78% | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.0 | 14.0 | 19,600 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215471378 | 86.8 | 84.5 | 89.1 | 62% | 99% | 93% | 82% | 97% | 84.5 |
| 9MOS24H2BM0AINNOVAIR · MHW Serieswith ductless indoor unit MHW24H2BHRB | Innovair | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 78% | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.0 | 14.0 | 19,600 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215725441 | 86.8 | 84.5 | 89.1 | 62% | 99% | 93% | 82% | 97% | 84.5 |
| 10BMS2423YCBLUERIDGE · BMS Serieswith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWAlso listed as BXS3A24SC0 | BlueRidge | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted | 78% | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.0 | 14.0 | 19,600 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215853900 | 86.8 | 84.5 | 89.1 | 62% | 99% | 93% | 82% | 97% | 84.5 |
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