MDV M3OX430-27HFN8-M1vsZERO Z4SOV-27HDMB-US
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
MDV M3OX430-27HFN8-M1
SEER2
18.1–22.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ZERO Z4SOV-27HDMB-US
SEER2
21–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
26000–26600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 22.5 vs 23.0 BTU/Wh. The MDV M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 is larger at 27000 BTU/hr versus 26600 BTU/hr. ZERO Z4SOV-27HDMB-US uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | MDV | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22.5 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18.1 | 21 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.80 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | MDV | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 27000 | 26600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 27000 | 26000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 27000 | 27000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 21000 | 23600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 21400 | 19000 |
Configuration
| Spec | MDV | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | M3O Series | Z4S Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | MDV | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |