Mini-Splits & Heat Pumps/Single-Zone Mini-Splits

Single-Zone Mini-Splits Reviews & Guides

Single-zone mini-split reviews - Senville, Pioneer, Cooper & Hunter, Gree and more compared on capacity at low outdoor temps, noise, reliability, and value.

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ACiQ Essentials Mini-Split Review: Cheap and Certified, Not DIY← Indoor unit 31.93 in wide (9K/12K) →
SCORE6.4 / 10
ACiQ

ACiQ Essentials Mini-Split Review: Cheap and Certified, Not DIY

8,800 Btu/h max at 5°F (12K) · Heats to -4°F · 20 SEER2 · Pro install required
“We are 2 years in with a pair of ACIQ mini-split systems, one in each building.”
Cooper & Hunter Hyper Heat Review: Who Should Pay the Premium← Indoor unit 31.57 in wide (9K/12K) →
SCORE6.6 / 10
Cooper & Hunter

Cooper & Hunter Hyper Heat Review: Who Should Pay the Premium

11,500 Btu/h at 5°F (12K) · Heats to -22°F · 24.0 SEER2 · Licensed install for warranty
“Just got multi zone hyper heat installed by CooperHunter. Units work great.”
Senville Elite Mini-Split Review: The 9K Is the Smart Buy← Indoor unit 40.04 in wide (9K/12K) →
SCORE7.6 / 10
Senville

Senville Elite Mini-Split Review: The 9K Is the Smart Buy

13,500 Btu/h at 5°F (12K) · Heats to -22°F · 29.4 SEER2 · 10/10-yr warranty
“I’ve recently bought five of the 9k elite units for our (minimally insulated) rental cabins. They seem to work great.”
Gree Sapphire R32 Review: The Cold-Climate Pick, Contractor Install Only← 43-45/64 in wide (18K/24K indoor unit) →
SCORE7.5 / 10
Gree

Gree Sapphire R32 Review: The Cold-Climate Pick, Contractor Install Only

24,000 Btu/h at 5°F (24K) · heats to -22°F · 27.0 SEER2 · licensed install for warranty
“I’m in Southern VT. Coldest we had was -17 last winter. It worked, but at those temps it’s working pretty hard.”
Gree Livo R32 Mini-Split Review: Good Hardware, Contractor-Only Warranty← 42-7/16 in wide (30K indoor unit) →
SCORE6.5 / 10
Gree

Gree Livo R32 Mini-Split Review: Good Hardware, Contractor-Only Warranty

30,000 Btu/h · 23,000 at 5°F · heats to -13°F · licensed install for warranty
“I'm trying to set the louver position so it won't blow air on me while I sleep.”
MrCool Olympus Hyper Heat Review: Old vs New Generation← Indoor unit 38.98 in wide (2022 Hyper Heat 18k) →
SCORE7.4 / 10
MrCool

MrCool Olympus Hyper Heat Review: Old vs New Generation

18,000 BTU/h at 5°F (18k) · Heats to -22°F · 208/230V · Pro install required
Klimaire DIY 5th Gen Mini-Split Review: Strong Specs, Shaky Paperwork← Indoor unit 43-1/4 in wide (18K) →
SCORE6.7 / 10
Klimaire

Klimaire DIY 5th Gen Mini-Split Review: Strong Specs, Shaky Paperwork

23 SEER2 (18K) · 13,600 BTU/h at 5°F (NEEP) · Heats to -13°F · Quick connect, no vacuum
“I had to throw mine away after 1 yr. They dont answer the phone, u cant replace parts, complete scam”
Senville Aura Mini-Split Review: Cold-Climate Heat, Pro Install Required← Indoor unit 33.40 in wide (9k/12k) →
SCORE7.5 / 10
Senville

Senville Aura Mini-Split Review: Cold-Climate Heat, Pro Install Required

11,500 BTU/h at 5°F (12k) · 25.4 SEER2 (12k) · Heats to -22°F · Licensed install for warranty
“They are mailing us both parts. I just had to pay $25 for shipping. We purchased about five years ago.”
Senville Leto Mini-Split Review: A Mild-Climate Unit, Pro Install Required← Indoor unit 31.57 in wide (12k) →
SCORE6.4 / 10
Senville

Senville Leto Mini-Split Review: A Mild-Climate Unit, Pro Install Required

21.2 SEER2 (12k) · 6,600 BTU/h at 5°F (12k 115V) · Vacuum install · Licensed install for warranty
“got a Senville LETO 12,000 BTU mini split installed about 8 months ago. Started throwing an EL 01 code last week.”
Pioneer Diamante Pro Mini-Split Review: The 9K Is the One to Buy← Indoor unit 31-7/8 in wide (9K/12K) →
SCORE7.1 / 10
Pioneer

Pioneer Diamante Pro Mini-Split Review: The 9K Is the One to Buy

20 SEER2 · 7,400 Btu/h at 5°F (9K 230V) · Heats to -4°F · Flare + vacuum install
“I’ve only had it running a week or two. Seems fine so far.”
Della Serena Mini-Split Review: Strong 5°F Heat, Vacuum Pump Required← Indoor unit 44.88 in wide (18K) →
SCORE7.3 / 10
Della

Della Serena Mini-Split Review: Strong 5°F Heat, Vacuum Pump Required

22 SEER2 · 13,500 Btu/h at 5°F (18K) · Flare + vacuum install · 208-230V
“Have a 13k btu Della i just installed in shop. Outside and inside unit virtually silent.”
Cooper & Hunter MIA Mini-Split Review: Good Value, Contractor Warranty Only← 31.57 in wide (12K indoor unit) →
SCORE6.2 / 10
Cooper & Hunter

Cooper & Hunter MIA Mini-Split Review: Good Value, Contractor Warranty Only

115V or 230V · 5°F heating floor · needs vacuum pump · licensed install for warranty
“Update: One of my units only 1.5 years old developed a leak in the wall unit coils.”