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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Fujitsu

  1. 1AOUH24KUAH1with ducted air handler ARUH24KUASFujitsu2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.08 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.4score / 100
  2. 2AOUH24KWAH3Fujitsu2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.08 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.3score / 100
  3. 3AOUH24KUAS1with ducted air handler AMUH24KUASFujitsu2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 91% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.7score / 100

TCL

  1. 1H24TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H24FAHUDETCL2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 125% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    125% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    70.0score / 100
  2. 2H24SDH20XQCwith ducted air handler H24APH20UDETCL2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.9score / 100
  3. 3THH24HDI2NAJ0H26with ducted air handler THH24IDI2NAJ0H26TCL2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.9score / 100

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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