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ApooDr vs TCL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ApooDr model beats 58% and a typical TCL model 49%. ApooDr rates higher overall.

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

ApooDr

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

44 models listed

TCL

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

177 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FApooDr: Beats 64%TCL: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FApooDr: Beats 45%TCL: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ApooDr: Beats 65%TCL: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ApooDr: Beats 64%TCL: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ApooDr: Beats 53%TCL: Beats 41%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    ApooDr
    91%
    TCL
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    ApooDr
    75%
    TCL
    72%

  • CEE Advanced

    ApooDr
    0%
    TCL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ApooDr
    77%
    TCL
    64%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ApooDr

  1. 1AM6OG-48HFN1ApooDr4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 92
  2. 2AHU3G-48HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-48HFN-AApooDr4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.7Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    78.4score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 80
  3. 3AHU3G-50HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-50HFN-AApooDrAlso listed as AHU3G-60HFN-B4.5 tons · 54,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    75.3score / 100Heating 71 · Cooling 80

TCL

  1. 1TMH42HEI2NAM0U24TCLAlso listed as H42FMH20XPC3.5 tons · 41,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    67.5score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 83
  2. 2TMH42HDI2NAO0U25TCLAlso listed as TMH42HDI2NAO0U253.5 tons · 39,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    65.8score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 68
  3. 3H48SDH20XQCwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDETCLAlso listed as THH48HDI2NAJ0H264 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 69.4Meets 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
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    65.0score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 61

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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