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ApooDr vs TCL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ApooDr scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ApooDr has 44 outdoor models, TCL has 177 outdoor models. ApooDr and TCL have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ApooDr and TCL on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, ApooDr scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • ApooDr
  • TCL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ApooDrTCL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingApooDrTCL
Efficiency index58% (higher)median —49% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F64% (higher)median 2.0136% (higher)median 1.89
Capacity retention at 5°F45%median 71%50%median 75%
HSPF265% (higher)median 9.652% (higher)median 9.5
SEER264% (higher)median 20.159% (higher)median 20.0
EER253% (higher)median 12.041% (higher)median 11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F52% (higher)median 17,950 Btu/h51% (higher)median 17,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models44177
AHRI certifications61636

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardApooDrTCL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)90.9%40 models75.7%134 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)86.4%38 models75.7%134 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)75%33 models72.3%128 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate77.3%34 models64.4%114 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 8 groups where both have models
  • ApooDr
  • TCL
  • 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

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeApooDrTCL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons5 · index 70%10 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 67%11 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 61%19 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 64%22 · index 51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 64%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons19 · index 58%86 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2 tons5 · index 51%18 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons4 · index 42%29 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 43%12 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 27%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). 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.
Size and duct typeApooDrCold-climate score, best modelTCLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-09H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-09HWFN104 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21756349267.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)H18TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H18FAHUDE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218332482
Ducted, 2 tons77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-24H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-24HWFN104 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21756349570.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H24FAHUDE11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218332483
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AHU3G-36HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-36HFN-A4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21756347567.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)H30TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H30FAHUDE16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 218332484
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM6OG-48HFN17 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21756351569.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)H48SDH20XQCwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDEAlso listed as THH48HDI2NAJ0H2621 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218453819
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1A15 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 21756348870.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U2566 of 86 models qualify · AHRI 218028413
Non-ducted, 2 tons73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-24H1Bwith ductless indoor unit CCA22-24HRFN15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21756350261.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24SBH23XQCwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH23XQE11 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 218451106
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ALC24-36H1Bwith ductless indoor unit CCA22-36HRFN12 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21756350368.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2519 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 218028414
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons60.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM6OG-48HFN12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21756351648.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218028416
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. 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.
Size and duct typeApooDrAll-around score, best modelTCLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-09H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-09HWFN105 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756349272.9(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 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-24H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-24HWFN104 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756349570.0(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 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AHU3G-36HFN-Bwith ducted air handler AHU3G-36HFN-A6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756347580.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218625047
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AM6OG-48HFN17 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756351567.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH42HEI2NAM0U24Also listed as H42FMH20XPC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215351200
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ALC24-60H1Bwith ducted air handler DIU-60HWFN102 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217563498No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASG24-09H220V1Bwith ductless indoor unit ASG24-09H220V1A19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756348882.6(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 tons66.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ALC24-24H1Bwith ductless indoor unit CCA22-24HRFN15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756350264.8(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 tons58.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM5OG-36HFN14 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756351183.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2528 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028414
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons52.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM6OG-48HFN12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21756351670.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028416
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AM6OG-55HFN11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217563517No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingApooDrTCL
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.51ALC24-12H1BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 88% · 2.25TSH24HDI2NAL0B25Also listed as H24SVH20XQCNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 94% · 100%AHU3G-48HFN-BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 125%H24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 98% · 10.8AHU3G-30HFN-BDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 10.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 96% · 20.4AM6OG-48HFN1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 26.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 91% · 13.3ALC24-18H1BDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 14.0TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 98% · 54,000 Btu/hAHU3G-50HFN-BAlso listed as AHU3G-60HFN-BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 30,000 Btu/hH24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons

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