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TCL heat pump efficiency: 177 outdoor models compared

TCL has 177 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 636 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 TCL makes. TCL has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
177
AHRI certifications
636
Efficiency index
49%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (198 models)
Meet CEE 2025
75.7%
134 models

How TCL 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.
TCL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of TCL’s own modelsTCL is strongest on SEER2 (its typical model beats 59% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (36%).
  • TCL
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
TCL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of TCL’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index198 models scored49%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F199 models scored36%Not ranked1.89
Capacity retention at 5°F198 models scored50%Not ranked75%
HSPF2205 models scored52%Not ranked9.5
SEER2205 models scored59%Not ranked20.0
EER2205 models scored41%Not ranked11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F198 models scored51%Not ranked17,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of TCL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)75.7%134
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)75.7%134
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)72.3%128
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate64.4%114

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
TCL’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
  • TCL (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 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 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 tons1062%43%56%86%
Ducted, 2 tons1149%33%65%61%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1959%27%69%79%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2251%27%67%72%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons8647%34%49%51%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1841%44%46%44%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2947%51%46%54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1246%34%28%77%

Every TCL model in the market

TCL’s 207 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
TCL models by size and ratingColoured: TCL · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • TCL models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 207 tcl 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.
Show the data as a table
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 TCL 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 TCL 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
1TMH18HEI2NAS0U25TCL · free match 27SAlso listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U251.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%2.0010.019,80027.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218028413Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.9
2H24TDHXPCTCL · Front returnwith ducted air handler H24FAHUDE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted125%1.909.530,00017.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218332483Ducted, 2 tons70.0
3H48SDH20XQCTCL · Apex XS Series Unitary HPwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDEAlso listed as THH48HDI2NAJ0H264 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%1.859.548,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218453819Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.4
4H24SDH20XQCTCL · Apex XS Series Unitary HPwith ducted air handler H24APH20UDE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%1.8510.024,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218453815Ducted, 2 tons68.9
5THH24HDI2NAJ0H26TCL · R32 AHU Side discharge Hyper Heatwith ducted air handler THH24IDI2NAJ0H262 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%1.8510.024,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218467218Ducted, 2 tons68.9

All-around best

Top 5 TCL 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
1TMH27HEI2NAS0U25TCL · free match 27SAlso listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U252.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%2.0010.526.514.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218028414Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.168.098.168.0
2TMH18HEI2NAS0U25TCL · free match 27SAlso listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U251.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%2.0010.027.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218028413Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.670.994.370.9
3TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*TCL · free match 27S HT2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted96%1.7510.522.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218625047Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.564.396.764.3
4H27FMHD4XPCTCL · Apex Multi Match Hyper Heat2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted89%1.8010.522.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218644502Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.963.196.763.1
5TMH36HEI2NAS0U25TCL · free match 27SAlso listed as H36FMHD5XPC, TMH36HEI2NAS0U253 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted83%2.0010.025.013.6CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218028415Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.457.795.157.7

Best model on each rating

TCL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FTSH24HDI2NAL0B25Also listed as H24SVH20XQC2.25Non-ducted, 2 tons88%217603531
Capacity retention at 5°FH24TDHXPC125%Ducted, 2 tons99%218332483
HSPF2TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*10.5Ducted, 2.5–3 tons96%218625047
SEER2TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2526.5Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%218028414
EER2TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2514.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%218028414
Heating capacity at 5°FH24TDHXPC30,000 Btu/hDucted, 2 tons99%218332483

All 177 TCL models in Explore

TCL 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.
TCL: 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 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)H18TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H18FAHUDE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 21833248272.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25*Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218625046
Ducted, 2 tons70.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H24FAHUDE11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21833248370.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)THH24HDI2NAJ0H26with ducted air handler THH24IDI2NAJ0H2613 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218467218
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)H30TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H30FAHUDE16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21833248480.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218625047
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)H48SDH20XQCwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDEAlso listed as THH48HDI2NAJ0H2621 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21845381967.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH42HEI2NAM0U24Also listed as H42FMH20XPC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215351200
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U2566 of 86 models qualify · AHRI 21802841382.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U2580 of 87 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028413
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24SBH23XQCwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH23XQE11 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 21845110664.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24SBH23XQCwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH23XQE16 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451106
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2519 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 21802841483.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2528 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028414
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons48.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21802841670.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028416

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest TCL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified TCL outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
H24SUH23XGCTCL · ULTIMATE BREEZEINwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH20XPE2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8074%9.523.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2218749568
TH36SEH19XWC*TCLwith ductless indoor unit TH36SEH19XWE3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.1057%9.019.0None1218748223
H60TDH16XACTCL · Advantage Auto Voltwith ducted air handler H60APH20UDE4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8072%8.517.0ES CC2218736937
H48TDH18XACTCL · Advantage Auto Voltwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDE4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8070%9.018.0ES CC2218736936
H36TDH18XACTCL · Advantage Auto Voltwith ducted air handler H36APH20UDE3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9072%9.019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218736935

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