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Compact mini-splits with higher official SEER2

Compact mini-split heat pumps whose official ENERGY STAR record lists at least 22 SEER2. Picks are drawn from the official-spec ranking in this category; commissions never change the order.

Updated 2026-11-134 picksFull compact mini-split heat pumps ranking

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  1. 1

    Carrier 45M Series (37MPRAQ06AA3)

    Score is within our compact mini-split heat pumps ranking
    8.6/10

    Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35.1 SEER2.

    What we like

    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35.1 SEER2.
    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 15.6 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.
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  2. 2

    Mitsubishi Electric M-Series (MUZ-FX06NLHZ)

    Score is within our compact mini-split heat pumps ranking
    9.5/10

    Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.

    What we like

    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.
    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 13 HSPF2.
    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.38.
    • 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.
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  3. 3

    Midea MSE Series (MO1SS-H06B-2A)

    Score is within our compact mini-split heat pumps ranking
    8.6/10

    Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.

    What we like

    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.
    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 15.6 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.
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  4. 4

    Blueridge BMS Series (BMS635SHYC)

    Score is within our compact mini-split heat pumps ranking
    8.6/10

    Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.

    What we like

    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 35 SEER2.
    • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 15.6 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.
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