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Samsung vs TGM: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Samsung model beats 62% and a typical TGM model 45%. Samsung rates higher overall.

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

Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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°FSamsung: Beats 45%TGM: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSamsung: Beats 66%TGM: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Samsung: Beats 60%TGM: Beats 41%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Samsung: Beats 61%TGM: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Samsung: Beats 71%TGM: Beats 42%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Samsung
    95%
    TGM
    58%

  • Xcel CC

    Samsung
    90%
    TGM
    55%

  • CEE Advanced

    Samsung
    10%
    TGM
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Samsung
    61%
    TGM
    21%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Samsung

  1. 1AM048FCMDCGSamsungAlso listed as AM048HCMDCS4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 57.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.4 (EER2)
    Great
    66.3score / 100Heating 57 · Cooling 76
  2. 2AC048DXSCCGwith ductless indoor unit AC048DN4DCGSamsung4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 53.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Great
    54.3score / 100Heating 54 · Cooling 55
  3. 3AJ048DXJ5CGSamsung4 tons · 46,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 64% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.81 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    24.1score / 100Heating 5 · Cooling 43

TGM

  1. 1GMRSHT42AS5TGM3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 66.5Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    67.7score / 100Heating 67 · Cooling 69
  2. 2TMRHT42AS5TGM3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 32.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.2 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    49.3score / 100Heating 33 · Cooling 66
  3. 3MRS5VHT48ASwith ductless indoor unit MC45VHT48STGM4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 55.4Meets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.11 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.9 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    9.5 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    34.9score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 14

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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