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Compact mini-splits

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity of 12,000 Btu/h or less, ranked on official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F.

Best compact mini-split heat pumps, ranked on official ENERGY STAR specs

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity of 12,000 Btu/h or less, ranked on official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F. No prices, ratings or lab tests. Top pick: Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH09KTAP1)9.7

Mid-capacity mini-splits

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity from 12,001 to 24,000 Btu/h, ranked on the same official SEER2, HSPF2, EER2 and COP at 5°F fields.

Best mid-capacity mini-split heat pumps, ranked on official ENERGY STAR specs

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity from 12,001 to 24,000 Btu/h, ranked on official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F. No prices, ratings or lab tests. Top pick: Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KTAP1)9.6

Large mini-splits

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity above 24,000 Btu/h, ranked on official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F.

Best large mini-split heat pumps, ranked on official ENERGY STAR specs

Ductless mini-split heat pumps with official cooling capacity above 24,000 Btu/h, ranked on official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F. No prices, ratings or lab tests. Top pick: Toshiba Carrier MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL9.2