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AUX vs Hisense: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 52% and a typical Hisense model 54%. Hisense rates slightly higher overall.

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AUX

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

149 models listed

Hisense

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

161 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°FAUX: Beats 62%Hisense: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Hisense: Beats 61%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 43%Hisense: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 51%Hisense: Beats 56%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 40%Hisense: Beats 46%

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

    AUX
    68%
    Hisense
    80%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    63%
    Hisense
    68%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Hisense
    8%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    44%
    Hisense
    55%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AUX

  1. 1ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2with ductless indoor unit ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2AUXAlso listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D21.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 79.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    82.9score / 100Heating 79 · Cooling 87
  2. 2AMAR18HP230V1COwith ductless indoor unit AMAR18HP230V1CHAUX1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.21 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    81.9score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 87
  3. 3AMAR09HP115V1COwith ductless indoor unit AMAR09HP115V1CHAUX1 ton · 9,200 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    77.5score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 87

Hisense

  1. 1AS-09UW3TBW00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3TBW**00HisenseAlso listed as AO-09U3T25P, AO-09U3T26P21 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    32.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    18.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    94.5score / 100Heating 90 · Cooling 99
  2. 2AO-12U3T25Pwith ductless indoor unit AS-12U3THE25PHisenseAlso listed as AO-12U3T26P21 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 90.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    102% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    30.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    15.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    94.0score / 100Heating 91 · Cooling 97
  3. 3AS-12UW3TBW00with ductless indoor unit AS-12UW3TBW**00Hisense1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 89.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    30.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    15.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    93.4score / 100Heating 90 · Cooling 97

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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