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.

Fujitsu and Hisense 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, Fujitsu scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.

Fujitsu
Hisense
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Fujitsu	Hisense
Efficiency index	58% (higher)median — · 9th ranked	57% (higher)median — · 10th ranked
COP at 5°F	70% (higher)median 2.10 · 2nd ranked	40% (higher)median 1.80 · 26th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	65% (higher)median 81% · 3rd ranked	55% (higher)median 72% · 16th ranked
HSPF2	53% (higher)median 8.5 · 12th ranked	42% (higher)median 9.0 · 20th ranked
SEER2	46%median 16.6 · 19th ranked	50%median 20.5 · 15th ranked
EER2	49%median 11.5 · 17th ranked	56%median 12.5 · 13th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	62% (higher)median 20,800 Btu/h · 5th ranked	45% (higher)median 9,600 Btu/h · 20th ranked
Outdoor models	164	159
AHRI certifications	765	369

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Fujitsu	Hisense
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	38.4%63 models	64.8%103 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	37.8%62 models	64.8%103 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	6.1%10 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	34.1%56 models	59.1%94 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	6.1%10 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	28%46 models	47.2%75 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

Fujitsu
Hisense
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Fujitsu	Hisense
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	15 · index 39%	5 · index 46%
Ducted, 2 tons	14 · index 53%	3 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	36 · index 54%	5 · index 65%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	42 · index 51%	6 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	12 · index 64%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	44 · index 74%	114 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	9 · index 65%	24 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	14 · index 59%	10 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	5 · index 46%	1 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 18%	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 type	FujitsuCold-climate score, best model	HisenseCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH12LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH12LUAS5 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 207334301	55.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 204835479
Ducted, 2 tons	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU24RLXFZH6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 8033742	65.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-24U3SF2with ducted air handler A(E,F)M304+TDR4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214447344
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	86.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH30LUAS12 of 36 models qualify · AHRI 211078837	78.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-36U3SAwith ducted air handler HE35936+TD5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215333846
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ducted air handler ARU42RGLX7 of 42 models qualify · AHRI 202537550	74.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-60U3SP2with ducted air handler L(E,G)M60I44 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 213896272
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 12 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUG12LZAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUG12LZAS28 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 204740068	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ductless indoor unit ACT-09UR3SCA72 of 114 models qualify · AHRI 204835478
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24LMAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUH24LMAS6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 206913028	72.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-24U3SAwith ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3SGB14 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 203167189
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	90.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU30RLXEHwith ductless indoor unit ASU30RLE11 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 8912454	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-36U3ST1with ductless indoor unit AUC-36UR3SHB12 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205141567
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ductless indoor unit AUU42RGLX2 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 202195867	41.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 205123813
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None 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 type	FujitsuAll-around score, best model	HisenseAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH12LUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH12LUAS9 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207334301	57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUW-09U3SSwith ducted air handler ADT-09UX3SBL4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204835479
Ducted, 2 tons	80.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1824MJAZCAwith indoor coil FCCA2421HZEA and furnace FF97MV306017DHS*A11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209880024	71.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203446790
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	87.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1836MJAZCAwith indoor coil FCCA6021SZEA and furnace FF75173LT80X22 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210868911	78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW4-36U3STA5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203459336
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	81.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FOP1848MJAZCA1with ducted air handler FHRAVM6021SJZECA23 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208587413	65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AUWR-48U3SPwith ducted air handler DC61A44-245R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213411088
Ducted, 5 tons and up	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FOP1560TJAZNAwith indoor coil FCCN6024SZTA and furnace FF97MV510021DHS*A3 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212507664	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUG12LZAS1with ductless indoor unit ASUG12LZAS29 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204740068	85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AS-09UW3SXE00with ductless indoor unit AS-09UW3SXE**0082 of 114 models have all five ratings · AHRI 201981253
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24LUAS1with ductless indoor unit AUUH24LUAS7 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211078831	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW3-24U3SAAwith ductless indoor unit AST-07UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE**0014 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202864314
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU36RLXFZH12 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 8908615	69.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW4-36U3STAwith ductless indoor unit AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE00+AST-09UW3SVE002 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202911535
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOU42RGLXwith ductless indoor unit AUU42RGLX5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202195867	44.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AMW5-42U3STA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205123812
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	17.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOU60RLAVM41 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206347299	No 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
Rating	Fujitsu	Hisense
COP at 5°F	beats 100% · 2.91AOU48RLAVS4Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 97% · 2.80AUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 158%AOU9RLFFNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 113%AMW4-36U3STANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 98% · 13.4AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 83% · 9.5AUW-36U3ST1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 33.1AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 96% · 27.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 18.0AOUG09LZAS1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 93% · 15.5AS-09UR3SXE00Also listed as AS-09UW3SXE00B, AS-09UW3SXETG00G, AS-09UW3SXETG00P, AS-09UW3SXETG00Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hFOP1836MJAZCADucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 98% · 31,000 Btu/hAUWR-24U3SF2Ducted, 2 tons

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