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 TCL 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, TCL scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.

Fujitsu
TCL
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Fujitsu	TCL
Efficiency index	53% (higher)median — · 16th ranked	49% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	60% (higher)median 2.10 · 8th ranked	36% (higher)median 1.89
Capacity retention at 5°F	48%median 56% · 19th ranked	50%median 75%
HSPF2	44%median 7.5 · 19th ranked	52%median 9.5
SEER2	43%median 15.2 · 22nd ranked	59%median 20.0
EER2	47% (higher)median 11.0 · 19th ranked	41% (higher)median 11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F	50%median 18,100 Btu/h · 17th ranked	51%median 17,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	179	177
AHRI certifications	2,057	636

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Fujitsu	TCL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	32.4%58 models	75.7%134 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	31.3%56 models	75.7%134 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	7.8%14 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	29.6%53 models	72.3%128 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	7.8%14 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	26.8%48 models	64.4%114 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
TCL
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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Fujitsu	TCL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	12 · index 57%	10 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons	17 · index 37%	11 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	44 · index 42%	19 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	56 · index 44%	22 · index 51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	22 · index 32%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	27 · index 75%	86 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	8 · index 74%	18 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	11 · index 68%	29 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	8 · index 62%	12 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 78%	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	TCLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	87.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH18KUAH1with ducted air handler ARUH18KUAS7 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218814795	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)H18TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H18FAHUDE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218332482
Ducted, 2 tons	83.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24KUAH1with ducted air handler ARUH24KUAS5 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 218807602	70.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H24FAHUDE11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218332483
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30KUAH1with ducted air handler AMUH30KUAS8 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 217895716	67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)H30TDHXPCwith ducted air handler H30FAHUDE16 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 218332484
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH42KUAS1with ducted air handler ARUH42KUAS9 of 56 models qualify · AHRI 215812202	69.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)H48SDH20XQCwith ducted air handler H48APH20UDEAlso listed as THH48HDI2NAJ0H2621 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218453819
Ducted, 5 tons and up	71.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOUK060MSAN71 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218467769	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH09KTAP1with ductless indoor unit ASUH09KTAS25 of 27 models qualify · AHRI 216018255	70.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U2566 of 86 models qualify · AHRI 218028413
Non-ducted, 2 tons	93.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUK024SSAN77 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 216372779	61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24SBH23XQCwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH23XQE11 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 218451106
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	94.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH30KUAS9 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 217895708	68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2519 of 28 models qualify · AHRI 218028414
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH42KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH42KUAS7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217895710	48.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218028416
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	70.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOUK060MSAN71 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218466063	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	TCLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH12KUBS1with ducted air handler ADUH12KUBS12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218814799	72.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25*Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218625046
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH24KWAH317 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215447694	70.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)THH24HDI2NAJ0H26with ducted air handler THH24IDI2NAJ0H2613 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218467218
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30KUAH1with ducted air handler AMUH30KUAS28 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217895716	80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218625047
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH42KUAH1with ducted air handler ARUH42KUAS28 of 52 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217895714	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH42HEI2NAM0U24Also listed as H42FMH20XPC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215351200
Ducted, 5 tons and up	56.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)WP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler FHRNTT6024S*YTNAAlso listed as FOP1560TJAYNA14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215415496	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	99.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH09KTAP1with ductless indoor unit ASUH09KTAS27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216018255	82.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH18HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H18FMHD3XPC, TMH18HEI2NAS0U2580 of 87 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028413
Non-ducted, 2 tons	88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUK024SSAN78 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216372779	64.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)H24SBH23XQCwith ductless indoor unit H24SBH23XQE16 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451106
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH30KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH30KUAS10 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217895708	83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U2528 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028414
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	80.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOUH42KUAH1with ductless indoor unit AUUH42KUAS7 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217895710	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMH48HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H48FMHD6XPC12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218028416
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOUK060MSAN71 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218466063	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	TCL
COP at 5°F	beats 100% · 3.03AOUK024SSAN7Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 88% · 2.25TSH24HDI2NAL0B25Also listed as H24SVH20XQCNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 102%AOUH42KUAH1Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 99% · 125%H24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 98% · 14.0AOUH09KTAP1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 96% · 10.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 33.5AOUH09KTAP1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 26.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 19.1AOUH09KTAP1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 14.0TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 25,400 Btu/hAOUH18KZAH1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 30,000 Btu/hH24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons

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