ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU
#2 in 24,000 BTUFull review
ACiQ’s cold-climate line, sold online, keeps most of its rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −22 °F and gets a 12-year compressor warranty once registered. A certified technician has to install it.
The ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU is the better mini-split overall, rated 4.6 to 3.6. The ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU leads on cold weather, efficiency and noise.
Fujitsu Altair 500 24,000 BTU
#9 in 24,000 BTUFull review
Fujitsu’s mainstream line for cooling and mild-winter heating, with a 10-year registered warranty. It stops heating below 5 °F.
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU for cold weather (keeps 83% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to -22 °F vs keeps 83% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to 5 °F), efficiency (13.5 HSPF2, 21 SEER2, COP 2.34 at 5 °F vs 10 HSPF2, 21.5 SEER2, COP 2.13 at 5 °F) and noise (indoor unit from 16 dB(A) vs indoor unit from 31 dB(A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 24,000 BTU mini-split; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU | Fujitsu Altair 500 24,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Cold weather 40% | 80 keeps 83% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to -22 °F | 40 keeps 83% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to 5 °F |
| Efficiency 30% | 85 13.5 HSPF2, 21 SEER2, COP 2.34 at 5 °F | 63 10 HSPF2, 21.5 SEER2, COP 2.13 at 5 °F |
| Warranty 20% | 100 12-year compressor, 7-year parts | 100 10-year compressor, 10-year parts |
| Noise 10% | 100 indoor unit from 16 dB(A) | 43 indoor unit from 31 dB(A) |
Specifications
| ACiQ Extreme Heat 24,000 BTU | Fujitsu Altair 500 24,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (certified) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 24,000 BTU | 24,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 24,000 Btu/h | 22,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 29,000 Btu/h | 24,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 23,200 Btu/h | 24,300 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 24,200 Btu/h | 20,000 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 83% | 83% |
| Efficiency (certified) | ||
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 13.5 | 10 |
| SEER2 | 21 | 21.5 |
| EER2 | 13 | 11.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.34 | 2.13 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 216032337 | 215441047 |
| Operating range | ||
| Heats down to | -22 °F | 5 °F |
| Cooling range | -22 to 122 °F | 14 to 122 °F |
| Installation | ||
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 164 ft | up to 98 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B | R-32 |
| Indoor unit | ACIQ-24W-HH-MD | ASUH24KPAS |
| Outdoor unit | ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230C | AOUH24KPAS1 |
| Build | ||
| Indoor noise | 16–54.5 dB(A) | 31–51 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 61.5 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | Optional module |
| Weight | indoor 43.6 lb / outdoor 130.3 lb | indoor 28 lb / outdoor 86 lb |
| Warranty | 12 yr compressor, 7 yr parts | 10 yr compressor, 10 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | No, a licensed installer is required | No, a licensed installer is required |