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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 58% and a typical TCL model 43%. Fujitsu rates higher overall.

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Fujitsu

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

164 models listed

TCL

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

52 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 70%TCL: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFujitsu: Beats 65%TCL: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Fujitsu: Beats 53%TCL: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Fujitsu: Beats 46%TCL: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Fujitsu: Beats 49%TCL: Beats 30%

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
    38%
    TCL
    42%
  • Xcel CC

    Fujitsu
    34%
    TCL
    37%
  • CEE Advanced

    Fujitsu
    6%
    TCL
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Fujitsu
    28%
    TCL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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.

Fujitsu

None of Fujitsu’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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