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ROVSUN vs Samsung: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ROVSUN model beats 44% and a typical Samsung model 62%. Samsung rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

ROVSUN

44%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

82 models listed

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

82 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°FROVSUN: Beats 37%Samsung: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FROVSUN: Beats 41%Samsung: Beats 66%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ROVSUN: Beats 52%Samsung: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ROVSUN: Beats 51%Samsung: Beats 61%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ROVSUN: Beats 35%Samsung: Beats 71%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    ROVSUN
    78%
    Samsung
    95%

  • Xcel CC

    ROVSUN
    74%
    Samsung
    90%

  • CEE Advanced

    ROVSUN
    0%
    Samsung
    10%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ROVSUN
    35%
    Samsung
    61%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ROVSUN

  1. 1TMSC-18HA2/I2XI20B-OROVSUNAlso listed as TMSC-18HA2/I2XI20B-O1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    72.2score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 76
  2. 2TSC-12HA2/I3XI23B-Owith ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA2/I3XI23B-IROVSUNAlso listed as TSC-12HA2/I3XI23B-O, RV12T2/23-O1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 59.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    67.7score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 76
  3. 3TSC-12HA1/I3XI22B-Owith ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA1/I3XI22B-IROVSUNAlso listed as TSC-12HA1/I3XI22B-O, RV12T1/22-O1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    65.0score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 71

Samsung

  1. 1AR09DXDACWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR09DXDABWKNSamsungAlso listed as AR09DXDABWKX1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 86.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    114% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    16.4 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    89.6score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 93
  2. 2AR15DXDACWKXwith ductless indoor unit AR15DXDABWKNSamsungAlso listed as AR15DXDABWKX1.5 tons · 15,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 92.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.50 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.6 (EER2)
    Great
    85.9score / 100Heating 92 · Cooling 80
  3. 3AR70H15CACWXwith ductless indoor unit AR70H15CACWNSamsungAlso listed as AR70H15CAEBX, MWLE015S6S-1P, MWPE015S6S-1P1.5 tons · 15,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 88.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    115% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.6 (EER2)
    Great
    83.8score / 100Heating 88 · Cooling 80

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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