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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.

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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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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, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Fujitsu

  1. 1AOUH42KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH42KUASFujitsu3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 76.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    102% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    80.2score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 84
  2. 2AOUK048MSAN7Fujitsu4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 52.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.36 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    71.9score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 92
  3. 3AOUH48KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH48KUASFujitsu4 tons · 46,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 59.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    69.0score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 78

TCL

  1. 1TMH48HEI2NAS0U25TCLAlso listed as H48FMHD6XPC4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 48.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Great
    70.2score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 92
  2. 2TMH48HEI2NAS0U25*TCL4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 42.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Great
    67.4score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 92
  3. 3TMH42HDI2NAO0U25*TCLAlso listed as H42FMH22XQC3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 32.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (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
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.3score / 100Heating 33 · Cooling 66

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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