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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 42% and a typical TCL model 43%. TCL rates slightly higher overall.

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ApooDr

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

52 models listed

TCL

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

52 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 40%TCL: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FApooDr: Beats 35%TCL: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ApooDr: Beats 45%TCL: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ApooDr: Beats 48%TCL: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ApooDr: Beats 38%TCL: Beats 30%

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
    69%
    TCL
    42%

  • Xcel CC

    ApooDr
    39%
    TCL
    37%

  • CEE Advanced

    ApooDr
    0%
    TCL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ApooDr
    23%
    TCL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

ApooDr

None of ApooDr’s ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

TCL

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from TCL.

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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