Midea D5CMTAH27DAKvsPolarWave EZ-27Z-M3B
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Midea D5CMTAH27DAK
SEER2
18.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
26400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
PolarWave EZ-27Z-M3B
SEER2
20–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
26000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
PolarWave EZ-27Z-M3B is 20% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.5 BTU/Wh for the Midea D5CMTAH27DAK. The Midea D5CMTAH27DAK is larger at 26400 BTU/hr versus 26000 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | Midea | PolarWave |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18.5 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18.5 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Midea | PolarWave |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 26400 | 26000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 26400 | 26000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 26400 | 27000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 16000 | 19000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18600 | 19200 |
Configuration
| Spec | Midea | PolarWave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | D5C Series | EZ Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Midea | PolarWave |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |