MRCOOL DIY 18K Mini Split Heat Pump vs Gree Livo 18,000 BTU Mini Split Heat Pump

Buy the MRCOOL DIY if you want to install it yourself and care most about efficiency. Its QuickConnect line set comes pre-charged, so there is no vacuuming and no brazing. The Gree Livo needs a licensed installer with gauges and a vacuum pump, but it is the better cold-climate heater and its outdoor unit is rated quieter. Both are 18,000 BTU single-zone inverter heat pumps with app control and dehumidification. Owners of both brands praise cooling performance; MRCOOL buyers most often mention the easy install, and Gree buyers mention quiet operation and strong heat output at low temperatures.

• Choose the MRCOOL DIY if you plan to install it yourself, want the higher SEER2 rating, or live near salt water where the Gold Fin coated condenser helps.
• Choose the Gree Livo if you are hiring an installer, need strong heat below freezing, or want a longer maximum line run.