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ROVSUN vs TGM: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ROVSUN model beats 44% and a typical TGM model 45%. TGM rates slightly 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

TGM

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

77 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%TGM: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FROVSUN: Beats 41%TGM: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ROVSUN: Beats 52%TGM: Beats 41%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ROVSUN: Beats 51%TGM: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ROVSUN: Beats 35%TGM: Beats 42%

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

    ROVSUN
    78%
    TGM
    58%

  • Xcel CC

    ROVSUN
    74%
    TGM
    55%

  • CEE Advanced

    ROVSUN
    0%
    TGM
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ROVSUN
    35%
    TGM
    21%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ROVSUN

  1. 1TSC-24HA2/I3XI21B-Owith ductless indoor unit TC-24CHRH/DVIROVSUNAlso listed as RVC-24/O2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    58.4score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 54
  2. 2TSC-24HA2/I3XI21B-O*with ductless indoor unit TSC-24HA2/I3XI21B-OROVSUN2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 36.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.3score / 100Heating 37 · Cooling 60
  3. 3TCF-24ZHRH/DVOwith ductless indoor unit TCF-24ZHRH/DVIROVSUNAlso listed as RVCF-24/O2 tons · 22,200 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 49.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    43.2score / 100Heating 50 · Cooling 37

TGM

  1. 1ARHHBT24ASwith ductless indoor unit AWHHBT24STGM2 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 96
  2. 2MRS5VHT24ASwith ductless indoor unit MUV5HT24STGM2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.27 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    21.1 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Good
    69.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 60
  3. 3GMRSHT24AS3TGM2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 67.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.3 (EER2)
    Great
    67.6score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 68

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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