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HITACHI vs TEMP SHIFT: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical HITACHI model beats 58% and a typical TEMP SHIFT model 59%. TEMP SHIFT rates slightly higher overall.

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HITACHI

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

27 models listed

TEMP SHIFT

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

28 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°FHITACHI: Beats 72%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FHITACHI: Beats 57%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2HITACHI: Beats 65%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2HITACHI: Beats 50%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2HITACHI: Beats 53%TEMP SHIFT: Beats 47%

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

    HITACHI
    74%
    TEMP SHIFT
    68%
  • Xcel CC

    HITACHI
    67%
    TEMP SHIFT
    68%
  • CEE Advanced

    HITACHI
    0%
    TEMP SHIFT
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    HITACHI
    15%
    TEMP SHIFT
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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.

HITACHI

  1. 1RAC-SH09WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-SH09RHLAEHITACHI1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.3 (HSPF2)
    Great
    81.1score / 100
  2. 2RAS-1.0PNNBDH1with ductless indoor unit RCIM-1.0PNN1DHHITACHI1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.26 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    79.7score / 100
  3. 3RAC-PH09WHLAEwith ductless indoor unit RAS-PH09PHLAEHITACHI1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 133% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    133% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    79.4score / 100

TEMP SHIFT

  1. 1TSMOX33009HFN1MY5Wwith ductless indoor unit TSMSAG11B09HRFN1MX7W(GA)TEMP SHIFT1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.8score / 100
  2. 2TSMOX23009HFN1MW5Wwith ductless indoor unit TSMSAG11A06HRFN1MU0WTEMP SHIFT0.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.6score / 100
  3. 3TSMOX43017HFN1MT0Wwith ductless indoor unit TSMSAG11D18HRFN1MT8WTEMP SHIFT1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    70.3score / 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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