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Hisense heat pump efficiency: 161 outdoor models compared

Hisense has 161 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 1,109 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes Hisense makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
161
AHRI certifications
1,109
Efficiency index
54%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (187 models)
Meet CEE 2025
80.1%
129 models

How Hisense compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
Hisense against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Hisense’s own modelsHisense is strongest on capacity retention at 5°F (its typical model beats 61% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (46%).
  • Hisense
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Hisense

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Hisense’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index187 models scored54%11th of 29—
COP at 5°F187 models scored59%11th of 292.00
Capacity retention at 5°F187 models scored61%6th of 2977%
HSPF2187 models scored51%15th of 299.0
SEER2187 models scored56%12th of 2920.0
EER2187 models scored46%20th of 2911.7
Heating capacity at 5°F187 models scored57%11th of 2918,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Hisense’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)80.1%129
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)75.8%122
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)7.5%12
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)68.3%110
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge7.5%12
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate55.3%89

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Hisense’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • Hisense (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1155%55%44%59%
Ducted, 2 tons1446%68%45%50%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2357%64%60%63%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2854%58%57%65%
Ducted, 5 tons and up570%63%76%85%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons7057%63%54%56%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1548%44%38%46%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1545%42%33%41%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons549%49%26%50%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up184%97%98%60%

Every Hisense model in the market

Hisense’s 187 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Hisense models by size and ratingColoured: Hisense · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Hisense models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 187 hisense models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
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COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top Hisense models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 Hisense cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1AVW-60F3DAH2Hisense5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.3011.063,00021.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216618254Non-ducted, 5 tons and up98.2
2AVW-48F3DAH2Hisense4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.4010.854,00022.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216618251Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons94.6
3AVW-36F3DAH2Hisense3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.4510.842,00023.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216618248Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons92.7
4AO-12U3T25PHISENSE · Hi-PROwith ductless indoor unit AS-12U3THE25PAlso listed as AO-12U3T26P21 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted102%2.2511.812,20030.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2217727404Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.9
5AS-09UW3TBW00HISENSE · Hi-Prowith ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3TBW**00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P21 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.2511.812,20032.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1216739752Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.7

All-around best

Top 5 Hisense models on the all-around score across sizes. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1AS-09UW3TBW00HISENSE · Hi-Prowith ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3TBW**00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P21 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.2511.832.018.4CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1216739752Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.589.799.389.7
2AO-12U3T25PHISENSE · Hi-PROwith ductless indoor unit AS-12U3THE25PAlso listed as AO-12U3T26P21 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted102%2.2511.830.015.4CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2217727404Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.090.997.190.9
3AS-12UW3TBW00HISENSE · Hi-Prowith ductless indoor unit AS-12UW3TBW**001 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.2511.830.015.4CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1216739753Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.489.797.189.7
4AVW-36F3DAH2Hisense3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.4510.823.013.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE3216618248Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons86.792.780.692.7
5AO-09U3T26U2HISENSE · Hi-ULTRAwith ductless indoor unit ASU-09U3THB25U1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.1011.025.013.7CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2218270893Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.583.585.483.5

Best model on each rating

Hisense’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FAST-18UW3RXW00Also listed as AO-18U3R25E2.53Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%217080957
Capacity retention at 5°FAVW-60F3DAH2100%Ducted, 5 tons and up100%216618253
HSPF2AVW-60F3DAH210.1Ducted, 5 tons and up99%216618253
SEER2AS-09UW3TBW00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P232.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%216739752
EER2AS-09UW3TBW00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P218.4Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%216739752
Heating capacity at 5°FAVW-60F3DAH263,000 Btu/hDucted, 5 tons and up100%216618253

All 161 Hisense models in Explore

Hisense size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
Hisense: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ducted air handler AUH-18UX3TFH5Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U14 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21746540467.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ducted air handler AUH-18UX3TFH5Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465404
Ducted, 2 tons82.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-24U3TK5with ducted air handler AUH-24UX3TDH38 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21480209679.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-24U3TK5with ducted air handler AUH-24UX3TDH311 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802096
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons87.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3TW5with ducted air handler AUH-36UX3TDH3Also listed as AUWR-3624P, AOH-36U3T24P17 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 21480209782.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3TW5with ducted air handler AUH-36UX3TDH3Also listed as AUWR-3624P, AOH-36U3T24P23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214802097
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-48U3TH1with ducted air handler AUH-48UX3TEH5Also listed as AOU-48U3T25U19 of 27 models qualify · AHRI 21746923582.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOH-48U3T24Pwith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60B4J+TDR28 of 28 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217269197
Ducted, 5 tons and up88.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-60U3TH5with ducted air handler AUH-60UX3TEH36 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21480209880.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-6024Pwith ducted air handler AUH-6024Also listed as AOH-60U3T24P5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214855379
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AO-12U3T25Pwith ductless indoor unit AS-12U3THE25PAlso listed as AO-12U3T26P249 of 70 models qualify · AHRI 21772740494.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AS-09UW3TBW00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3TBW**00Also listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P270 of 70 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216739752
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3TK1with ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3TJA1Also listed as AOU-24U3T25U15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21601925361.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AST-24UW3TKN00with ductless indoor unit AST-24UW3TKN**0015 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214081399
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons92.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-36F3DAH212 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21661824886.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-36F3DAH215 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618248
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons94.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-48F3DAH24 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21661825182.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-48F3DAH25 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618251
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up98.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-60F3DAH21 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21661825483.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVW-60F3DAH21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216618254

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Hisense certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Hisense outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
AOH-48U3T25UHISENSEwith ducted air handler FE*TT4*48+TXV4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9475%8.718.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC49218827224
AOH-24U3T24PHISENSEwith ducted air handler SM7*25+TXV+TD1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.94114%8.216.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC56218821872
AOH-24U3T25UHISENSEwith ducted air handler SM7*24+TXV1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.5061%7.514.3CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC53218821871
AOH-36U3T25UHISENSEwith ducted air handler SL6*36+TXV+TD2.5 tons32,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.5048%7.514.3CEE 25CEE 2647218806302
AOH-36U3T24PHISENSEwith ducted air handler SL6*36+TXV+TD2.5 tons29,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.5063%7.514.3CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC37218806301

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