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Hisense heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Hisense heat pump beats 54% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. Hisense has 161 heat pump models in this list.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Overall score

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

Ranked 11 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 187 models with every rating.

Hisense, rating by ratingStrongest on heating power kept at 5°f (beats 61%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 46%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 56%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 46%

Average (50%)

Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.

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Rebate standards

Share of this brand’s models that meet the efficiency levels rebate programs use. Programs can have other rules too.

  • 80%

    meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.

    129 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 68%

    meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.

    110 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 8%

    reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.

    12 models. All brands: 3%.

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Top Hisense cold-climate picks, by size

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

14 of Hisense’s 14 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1AUW-24U3TK1with ducted air handler AUH-18UX3TFH5HisenseAlso listed as AOU-24U3T25U1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.0score / 100
  2. 2AMW2-18U3TJAHisenseAlso listed as AMO2-18U3T25U1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.2score / 100
  3. 3AUW-09U3TS1with ducted air handler ADT-09UX3TBL1HisenseAlso listed as AOU-09U3T25U1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 133% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    133% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.1score / 100
  4. 4AUW-12U3TS1with ducted air handler ADT-12UX3TBL1HisenseAlso listed as AOU-12U3T25U1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    63.5score / 100
  5. 5AUW-18U3TJ1with ducted air handler ADT-18UX3TGM1HisenseAlso listed as AOU-18U3T25U1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    62.5score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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