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Fujitsu vs TCL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Fujitsu model beats 53% and a typical TCL model 49%. Fujitsu rates slightly higher overall.

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

Fujitsu

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 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°FFujitsu: Beats 60%TCL: Beats 36%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFujitsu: Beats 48%TCL: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Fujitsu: Beats 44%TCL: Beats 52%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Fujitsu: Beats 43%TCL: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Fujitsu: Beats 47%TCL: Beats 41%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    Fujitsu
    32%
    TCL
    76%

  • Xcel CC

    Fujitsu
    30%
    TCL
    72%

  • CEE Advanced

    Fujitsu
    8%
    TCL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Fujitsu
    27%
    TCL
    64%

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?

Fujitsu

  1. 1WP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler FHRNTT6024S*YTNAFujitsuAlso listed as FOP1560TJAYNA5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 51% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    56.6score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 58
  2. 2FOP1460TJAYNAwith ducted air handler FHRNVT6024S*YTCAFujitsu5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    49% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    56.2score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 58
  3. 3WP14AY60AJ2Nwith indoor coil FCCN6024SYTA and furnace FF80SV510021UHSFujitsu5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    45% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    52.2score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 58

TCL

No ducted, 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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