Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1) vs Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO
Official ENERGY STAR certified mini-split heat pumps from Fujitsu and Gree, ranked in this category.
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Best for: Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1) | Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official SEER2The official SEER2 cooling-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR certified mini-split heat pump record, in Btu/Wh. It is the certified combination rating for the outdoor and indoor units shown, not a seasonal bill we measured. Official figures above 28 are clamped at the 28 reference best. | 27.5 | 27.5 | 30% |
| Official HSPF2The official HSPF2 heating-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR record, in Btu/Wh. It is the certified combination rating, not a winter heating test we ran. Official figures above 13 are clamped at the 13 reference best. | 12.7 | 10 | 25% |
| Official EER2The official EER2 cooling-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR record, in Btu/Wh. EER2 is a certified steady-state figure at a stated test condition, not a seasonal measurement we made. Official figures above 16 are clamped at the 16 reference best. | 14.8 | 14.3 | 20% |
| Official COP at 5°FThe official coefficient of performance at 5°F published on the ENERGY STAR record. Higher official COP at 5°F means more certified heating output per unit of input at that cold-climate test point. It is a certified laboratory figure, not a test at a house we ran. If the field is blank it is shown as Not listed. Official figures above 2.6 are clamped at the 2.6 reference best. | 2.1 | 1.8 | 25% |
| Official ENERGY STAR unique ID | 3,554,346 | 4,006,763 | info |
| Official outdoor unit model number | AOUH15KZAH1 | AIRY18HP230V1AO | info |
| Official indoor unit model number | ASUH15KZAS | AIRY18HP230V1AH | info |
| Official series name | AIRSTAGE H-Series | Airy | info |
| Official product type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split | info |
| Official cooling capacity | 14,500 Btu/h | 18,000 Btu/h | info |
| Official heating capacity at 47°F | 18,000 Btu/h | 18,600 Btu/h | info |
| Official heating capacity at 17°F | 11,400 Btu/h | 15,500 Btu/h | info |
| Official heating capacity at 5°F | 21,000 Btu/h | 18,000 Btu/h | info |
| Official cold-climate designation | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official refrigerant type | R-32 | R-32 | info |
| Official AHRI reference number | 214888804 | 217175298 | info |
| Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit | ASUH15KZBS | Not listed | info |
| Official ENERGY STAR date certified | 04/17/2026 | 03/31/2025 | info |
| SplitPick score | 8.2/10 | 6.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1)
Better published figure on: Official HSPF2, Official EER2, Official COP at 5°F.
What we like
- Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
- Official ENERGY STAR record lists 12.7 HSPF2.
- Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.
Watch out for
- Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.
Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
- Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.
Watch out for
- Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.
Verdict
Both official ENERGY STAR records list 27.5 SEER2; compare official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F.
- Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1): ENERGY STAR Certified Mini-Split Heat Pumps (pd_id 3,554,346)
- Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1): ENERGY STAR Product Finder (heat pumps)
- Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO: ENERGY STAR Certified Mini-Split Heat Pumps (pd_id 4,006,763)
- Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO: ENERGY STAR Product Finder (heat pumps)
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