MRCOOL Olympus vs Senville AURA
Both point to the same factory, Midea: MRCOOL Olympus's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name, and Senville AURA's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name. 5 of their systems carry identical certified ratings, so they are the same model under two names (for example MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system and Senville AURA 9,000 BTU wall mount system). MRCOOL Olympus has 24 products on sale across 3 categories. Senville AURA has 34 products on sale across 3 categories, priced $399.99 to $2,899.99. Largest system: 24,000 BTU/h (MRCOOL Olympus 24,000 BTU wall mount system) against 33,000 BTU/h (Senville AURA 33,000 BTU wall mount system). Highest SEER2 (cooling efficiency): 27.4 (MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system) against 27.4 (Senville AURA 9,000 BTU wall mount system). Highest HSPF2 (heating efficiency): 13.5 (MRCOOL Olympus 24,000 BTU wall mount system) against 14.8 (Senville AURA 6,000 BTU wall mount system). Most heat at 5 °F: 26,000 BTU/h (MRCOOL Olympus 36,000 BTU multi-zone outdoor unit) against 27,000 BTU/h (Senville AURA 28,000 BTU multi-zone outdoor unit). Longest compressor warranty: 7 years (MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system) against 10 years (Senville AURA 18,000 BTU ceiling cassette system).
At a glance
Who makes them?
Both point to the same factory, Midea: MRCOOL Olympus's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name, and Senville AURA's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name. 5 of their systems carry identical certified ratings, so they are the same model under two names (for example MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system and Senville AURA 9,000 BTU wall mount system).
MRCOOL Olympus
12 of MRCOOL Olympus's 12 ENERGY STAR certified systems carry certified ratings identical to models Midea certifies under its own name, which points to Midea as the maker (inferred from the certification records; not a statement by MRCOOL).
- Midea: 12 systems with identical certified ratings
Senville AURA
15 of Senville AURA's 15 ENERGY STAR certified systems carry certified ratings identical to models Midea certifies under its own name, which points to Midea as the maker (inferred from the certification records; not a statement by Senville).
- Midea: 15 systems with identical certified ratings
The same system under both names
- MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system no price on file
- Senville AURA 9,000 BTU wall mount system $1,299.99 at Senville
- MRCOOL Olympus 12,000 BTU wall mount system no price on file
- Senville AURA 12,000 BTU wall mount system $1,399.99 at Senville
- MRCOOL Olympus 18,000 BTU wall mount system no price on file
- Senville AURA 18,000 BTU wall mount system $1,599.99 at Senville
- MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU ceiling cassette system no price on file
- Senville AURA 9,000 BTU ceiling cassette system $1,299.99 at Senville
- MRCOOL Olympus 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system no price on file
- Senville AURA 12,000 BTU ceiling cassette system no price on file
Part by part
Matched by each product's size tier within its own line, so a row pairs each brand's compact, medium, large or XL piece. Tiers are for lining lineups up; the dimensions say how big each one really is.
Single-zone systems 8 vs 14
Multi-zone outdoor units 4 vs 4
All multi-zone outdoor units from both brands, side by side →
Indoor units 12 vs 16
Questions
Are MRCOOL Olympus and Senville AURA made by the same company?
Both point to the same factory, Midea: MRCOOL Olympus's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name, and Senville AURA's certified ratings match models Midea certifies under its own name. 5 of their systems carry identical certified ratings, so they are the same model under two names (for example MRCOOL Olympus 9,000 BTU wall mount system and Senville AURA 9,000 BTU wall mount system). How we work it out.
Which has more products, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
MRCOOL Olympus: 24 products on sale across 3 categories. Senville AURA: 34 across 3.
Which is more efficient at cooling, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
By the brands' own figures: 27.4 for MRCOOL Olympus (9,000 BTU wall mount system) and 27.4 for Senville AURA (9,000 BTU wall mount system). Seasonal cooling efficiency under the 2023 test procedure. Higher uses less electricity.
Which is more efficient at heating, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
By the brands' own figures: 13.5 for MRCOOL Olympus (24,000 BTU wall mount system) and 14.8 for Senville AURA (6,000 BTU wall mount system). Seasonal heating efficiency under the 2023 test procedure. Higher uses less electricity.
Which puts out more heat at 5 °F, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
By the brands' own figures: 26,000 BTU/h for MRCOOL Olympus (36,000 BTU multi-zone outdoor unit) and 27,000 BTU/h for Senville AURA (28,000 BTU multi-zone outdoor unit). Heat output with 5 °F outdoors, from the certification record. Published for units certified for cold climates.
Which has the longer compressor warranty, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
By the brands' own figures: 7 years for MRCOOL Olympus (9,000 BTU wall mount system) and 10 years for Senville AURA (18,000 BTU ceiling cassette system). Years of compressor coverage under the brand's warranty, often only when registered. Conditions are on the product page.
Which has the better warranty if you install it yourself, MRCOOL Olympus or Senville AURA?
MRCOOL Olympus publishes Kept on 12 of its 24 products; Senville AURA publishes Licensed installer required on 34 of its 34 products. What the brand's warranty says when the owner installs the unit: kept, reduced, or void without a licensed installer. The quote is on the product page.
Answered from the catalogue data, as of October 14, 2026. How we compare.
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