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Hisense vs TCL: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Hisense model beats 57% and a typical TCL model 43%. Hisense rates higher overall.

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Hisense

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

159 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°FHisense: Beats 40%TCL: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHisense: Beats 55%TCL: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Hisense: Beats 42%TCL: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Hisense: Beats 50%TCL: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Hisense: Beats 56%TCL: Beats 30%

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

    Hisense
    65%
    TCL
    42%

  • Xcel CC

    Hisense
    59%
    TCL
    37%

  • CEE Advanced

    Hisense
    0%
    TCL
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Hisense
    47%
    TCL
    23%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Hisense

  1. 1AUW-24U3SAwith ductless indoor unit ACT-24UR3SGBHisense2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    72.0score / 100
  2. 2AST-24UW3SDB01with ductless indoor unit AST-24UW3SDB**01Hisense2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.13 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    64.0score / 100
  3. 3AMW3-24U3SAAwith ductless indoor unit AST-07UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**00+AST-09UW3SVE**00Hisense2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    56.8score / 100

TCL

None of TCL’s ductless, 2 tons models qualifies.

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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