Midea MO1HS-H15B-2AvsSharp AE-X15CU
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Midea MO1HS-H15B-2A
SEER2
22.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
15400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Sharp AE-X15CU
SEER2
24BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
15000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Sharp AE-X15CU is 8% more efficient at 24.0 BTU/Wh versus 22.2 BTU/Wh for the Midea MO1HS-H15B-2A. The Midea MO1HS-H15B-2A is larger at 15400 BTU/hr versus 15000 BTU/hr. Midea MO1HS-H15B-2A uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the Sharp AE-X15CU sits higher in the category, ranking above 84% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Midea | Sharp |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22.2 | 24 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22.2 | 24 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.5 | 11 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.5 | 11 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.83 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Midea | Sharp |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 15400 | 15000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 15400 | 15000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 15400 | 18000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 16600 | 18100 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 17500 | 15300 |
Configuration
| Spec | Midea | Sharp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MO1 Series | Single Zone series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Midea | Sharp |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |