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Bestcold vs TGM: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Bestcold model beats 46% and a typical TGM model 45%. Bestcold rates slightly higher overall.

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

Bestcold

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

79 models listed

TGM

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

77 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°FBestcold: Beats 45%TGM: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBestcold: Beats 43%TGM: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Bestcold: Beats 48%TGM: Beats 41%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Bestcold: Beats 51%TGM: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Bestcold: Beats 39%TGM: Beats 42%

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

    Bestcold
    68%
    TGM
    58%

  • Xcel CC

    Bestcold
    66%
    TGM
    55%

  • CEE Advanced

    Bestcold
    1%
    TGM
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Bestcold
    10%
    TGM
    21%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Bestcold

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Bestcold.

TGM

  1. 1MRB560HWDTGM5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Good
    70.5score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 77
  2. 2MR5SVHT60ASwith ducted air handler MFC5VHT60STGM5 tons · 58,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 66% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    67% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    67.5score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 48

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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