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Friedrich vs TCL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Friedrich model beats 39% and a typical TCL model 49%. TCL rates higher overall.

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Friedrich

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

188 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°FFriedrich: Beats 46%TCL: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFriedrich: Beats 36%TCL: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Friedrich: Beats 31%TCL: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Friedrich: Beats 34%TCL: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Friedrich: Beats 37%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

    Friedrich
    27%
    TCL
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    Friedrich
    21%
    TCL
    72%

  • CEE Advanced

    Friedrich
    1%
    TCL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Friedrich
    22%
    TCL
    64%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

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

Friedrich

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Friedrich.

TCL

No ductless, 5 tons and up 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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