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.

Mitsubishi Electric 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, Mitsubishi Electric scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Mitsubishi Electric
TCL
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Mitsubishi Electric	TCL
Efficiency index	60% (higher)median — · 6th ranked	49% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	55% (higher)median 2.00 · 18th ranked	36% (higher)median 1.89
Capacity retention at 5°F	54% (higher)median 71% · 13th ranked	50% (higher)median 75%
HSPF2	66% (higher)median 10.0 · 6th ranked	52% (higher)median 9.5
SEER2	63% (higher)median 20.0 · 4th ranked	59% (higher)median 20.0
EER2	60% (higher)median 12.5 · 7th ranked	41% (higher)median 11.2
Heating capacity at 5°F	63% (higher)median 20,500 Btu/h · 6th ranked	51% (higher)median 17,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	156	177
AHRI certifications	523	636

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Mitsubishi Electric	TCL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	80.8%126 models	75.7%134 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	80.8%126 models	75.7%134 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	9.6%15 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	66.7%104 models	72.3%128 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	9.6%15 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	66%103 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

Mitsubishi Electric
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	Mitsubishi Electric	TCL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	25 · index 62%	10 · index 62%
Ducted, 2 tons	10 · index 61%	11 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	29 · index 62%	19 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	29 · index 56%	22 · index 51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	10 · index 54%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	60 · index 64%	86 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	13 · index 61%	18 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	21 · index 60%	29 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	18 · index 54%	12 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	6 · index 67%	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	Mitsubishi ElectricCold-climate score, best model	TCLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-AA15NLHZ***with ducted air handler PEAD-AA15NL10 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 215734918	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	78.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA24NL8 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218697028	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	88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA30NL20 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 218697041	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	80.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ-**18 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 217135880	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	78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**6 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 217643004	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MUZ-FX06NLHZ***with ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX06NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ243 of 60 models qualify · AHRI 215611124	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	88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE24NL10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218697024	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	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE30NL12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 218697037	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	78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL48NKMU, MXZ-SM48NLHZ-13 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 215685467	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	70.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**Also listed as PUMY-HL60NKMU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217643003	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	Mitsubishi ElectricAll-around score, best model	TCLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-AA15NLHZ***with ducted air handler PEAD-AA15NL21 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215734918	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	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA24NL12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697028	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	93.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ducted air handler PVA-AA30NL30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697041	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	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ-**29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217135880	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	65.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**10 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643004	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MUZ-FX06NLHZ***with ductless indoor unit MSZ-FX06NLAlso listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ256 of 60 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215611124	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	87.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK24NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE24NL12 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697024	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	92.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-AK30NLHZ2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE30NL20 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218697037	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	85.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MXZ-SM48NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL48NKMU, MXZ-SM48NLHZ-18 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215685467	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	68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NLHZ-**Also listed as PUMY-HL60NKMU6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643003	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	Mitsubishi Electric	TCL
COP at 5°F	beats 100% · 2.70PUZ-AK42NL***Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 88% · 2.25TSH24HDI2NAL0B25Also listed as H24SVH20XQCNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 140%MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 125%H24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 12.0MXZ-SM36NLHZ***Also listed as PUMY-HL36NKMU, MXZ-SM36NLHZ-Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 96% · 10.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25*Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 26.5TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Also listed as H27FMHD4XPC, TMH27HEI2NAS0U25Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 21.5MUZ-FX06NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX06NLHZ2Non-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% · 26,600 Btu/hMUZ-FX24NLHZ***Also listed as MUZ-FX24NLHZ2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 30,000 Btu/hH24TDHXPCDucted, 2 tons

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