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      Best 60,000 BTU mini-splits

      44 ENERGY STAR certified 60,000 BTU mini-splits from 23 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

      Best for cold winters

      Lennox VPD060H6M-5P

      60,000 BTU mini-split · DVM S Mini · cold-climate certified

      SEER2
      23.0
      HSPF2
      11.0
      COP at 5°F
      2.40

      Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.40).

      Full specs and running cost

      Compare all 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits

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      44 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

      #Cold
      1TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0608HS2P-ULMCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL60,000 BTU23.312.210.438,500No1
      2TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0607HS-ULMCY-MAP0607HS-UL*60,000 BTU23.112.310.646,500No1
      3Lennox VPD060H6M-5PDVM S Mini60,000 BTU23.013.811.047,000Yes3
      4LG ZRUM060GSS0ZRUM060GSS060,000 BTU23.013.010.054,000Yes3
      5KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5Rsuper heated60,000 BTU22.510.09.542,000Yes1
      6Pioneer YN060GLSI24M6GQuantum Ultra Multi60,000 BTU22.510.09.542,000Yes2
      7TCL H55FMHD6XPCApex Multi Match Hyper Heat60,000 BTU22.510.09.542,000Yes3
      8TCL TMH55HEI2NAS0U25free match 27S60,000 BTU22.510.09.542,000Yes4
      9TOSOT TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini60,000 BTU22.510.59.246,500Yes3
      10Fujitsu AOUK060MSAN7J-760,000 BTU22.211.09.546,500Yes1
      11Comfort-Aire A-VMH55PV-1A-series60,000 BTU22.010.59.546,000Yes9
      12Cooper&Hunter CH-HPR55M-230VOCH series60,000 BTU22.010.59.546,000Yes6
      13DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5BACIQ60,000 BTU22.010.59.546,000Yes15
      14MDV M5OA-55HFN1-M-[X](2)MTI series60,000 BTU22.010.59.546,000Yes3
      15Hitachi HVAHP060C23SHMSV-A-CB-O60,000 BTU21.812.89.836,000No3
      16GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AAMRV 7S60,000 BTU21.012.011.053,000Yes2
      17GREE MUL60HP230V1R32AOFree match60,000 BTU21.011.710.036,400No3
      18TOSOT TGWHD-60NDM-Series60,000 BTU21.011.710.036,400No3
      19TOSOT TM60D6MOTOSOT Comfort Manhatthan Series60,000 BTU21.011.710.036,400No1
      20GREE GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini60,000 BTU21.011.09.242,000Yes2
      21LG KUMXB601AKUMXB601A60,000 BTU20.512.010.046,000No3
      22Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NLHZSmart Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.962,000Yes5
      23Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NLHZ-Smart Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.962,000Yes5
      24Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-HL60NKMUCity Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.962,000Yes3
      25Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM2Smart Multi60,000 BTU20.013.310.546,500Yes5
      26Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NLSmart Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.546,500Yes5
      27Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NL-Smart Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.546,500Yes5
      28Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-L60NKMUCity Multi60,000 BTU20.012.010.546,500Yes3
      29Lennox VPD060S6M-5PDVM S Mini60,000 BTU20.012.010.247,000Yes3
      30Blueridge BMM55HHCBM series60,000 BTU20.010.59.546,000Yes3
      31Carrier 37VMB060HDS3-137VMB060HDS3-160,000 BTU19.59.510.142,000Yes9
      32Lennox VPC060H5M-3PLennox Real60,000 BTU19.59.510.142,000Yes6
      33Hisense AOU-60U3T25UHi UNI60,000 BTU19.011.09.555,000Yes1
      34Hisense AUW-60U3TH1Hi UNI60,000 BTU19.011.09.055,000Yes1
      351HVAC ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230CACIQ Series60,000 BTU18.09.010.754,000Yes4
      36Blueridge BMS60HHUYCBMS Series60,000 BTU18.09.010.754,000Yes2
      37Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAMSmart Multi60,000 BTU17.811.99.644,500No1
      38Blueridge BMY60HHUCBM series60,000 BTU17.39.010.256,500Yes1
      39Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR60LCU-230VOCH series60,000 BTU17.39.010.256,500Yes6
      40DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230BACIQ60,000 BTU17.39.010.256,500Yes10
      41MDV MOE30U-55HFN1-M-[X](GA)MUE series60,000 BTU17.39.010.256,500Yes3
      42Mitsutomo HW-SZ60-BB-QHW Series60,000 BTU17.39.010.256,500Yes2
      43ECO-AIR EDSO-60HEDS Series60,000 BTU15.810.210.453,500Yes1
      44SLIMAIR SHC55VH2AGSHD Series60,000 BTU15.89.49.553,000Yes1

      More about 60,000 BTU mini-splits

      Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

      Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Lennox VPD060H6M-5Palso sold as 1 other model number23.013.811.02.40
      2Fujitsu AOUK060MSAN722.211.09.52.35
      3Lennox VPD060S6M-5Palso sold as 2 other model numbers20.012.010.22.20
      4TOSOT TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)also sold as 1 other model number22.510.59.22.20
      51HVAC ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230C18.09.010.72.10
      Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

      Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Lennox VPD060H6M-5Palso sold as 1 other model number23.013.811.02.40
      2Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NAM2also sold as 1 other model number20.013.310.52.00
      3LG ZRUM060GSS023.013.010.02.10
      4Hitachi HVAHP060C23S21.812.89.82.00
      5TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0607HS-UL23.112.310.62.40
      Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

      Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Lennox VPD060H6M-5Palso sold as 1 other model number23.013.811.02.40
      2GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AA21.012.011.02.00
      3Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NLHZ20.012.010.92.00
      4Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM60NLHZ-20.012.010.92.00
      5Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-HL60NKMU20.012.010.92.00
      How many square feet does a 60,000 BTU mini-split cover?2,000-3,800 sq ft
      • Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 3,800 sq ft
      • Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 3,800 sq ft
      • Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 3,200 sq ft
      • Cold climate (Chicago)up to 2,250 sq ft
      • Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 2,000 sq ft

      Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

      What a 60,000 BTU mini-split costs to run$125/month typical
      • Hot and dry (Phoenix)$1,702/yr · best $1,544
      • Hot and humid (Houston)$1,524/yr · best $1,386
      • Mixed (Atlanta)$1,500/yr · best $1,462
      • Cold (Chicago)$2,858/yr · best $2,910
      • Very cold (Minneapolis)$2,928/yr · best $3,014

      Typical = median model of this size (20.0 SEER2, 10.9 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

      Questions4
      What is the best 60,000 BTU mini-split?
      On certified efficiency, the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL leads at 23.3 SEER2 and 10.4 HSPF2. For cold climates the Lennox VPD060H6M-5P has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.40). For very hot summers the Lennox VPD060H6M-5P has the highest EER2 (13.8). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
      How many square feet does a 60,000 BTU mini-split cover?
      About 2,000 to 3,800 sq ft with average insulation: 3,800 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 3,800 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 3,200 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 2,250 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 2,000 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
      How much does a 60,000 BTU mini-split cost to run?
      A typical 60,000 BTU mini-split (20.0 SEER2, 10.9 HSPF2) uses about $1,500 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $125 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $1,500 to $2,928 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $38 a year in Atlanta.
      Which 60,000 BTU mini-split works best in cold weather?
      Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (36 of 44 qualify). The Lennox VPD060H6M-5P has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.40) and delivers 47,000 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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      ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026