Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A**vsMitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM***
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A**
SEER2
15.5–15.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
57500–58500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM***
SEER2
17.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.6BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
60000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM*** is 11% more efficient at 17.8 BTU/Wh versus 15.8 BTU/Wh for the Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A**. The Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM*** is larger at 60000 BTU/hr versus 58500 BTU/hr. Lennox ML16KP2-060-230A** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM*** sits higher in the category, ranking above 100% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Lennox | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.8 | 17.8 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 17.8 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 2.07 |
Capacity
| Spec | Lennox | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 58500 | 60000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 57500 | 60000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 54500 | 64500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 41000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 27800 | 44500 |
Configuration
| Spec | Lennox | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Merit ML16KP2 SERIES | Smart Multi |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Lennox | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |