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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 52%. Samsung rates higher overall.

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Samsung

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

55 models listed

TGM

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

54 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 48%TGM: Beats 43%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSamsung: Beats 84%TGM: Beats 47%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Samsung: Beats 55%TGM: Beats 46%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Samsung: Beats 64%TGM: Beats 47%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Samsung: Beats 58%TGM: Beats 47%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    Samsung
    86%
    TGM
    32%

  • Xcel CC

    Samsung
    89%
    TGM
    24%

  • CEE Advanced

    Samsung
    9%
    TGM
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Samsung
    9%
    TGM
    13%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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.

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

Samsung

  1. 1AM053NXMDCRSamsungAlso listed as AM053TXMDCH4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.9score / 100
  2. 2AM048NXMDCRSamsung4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.2score / 100
  3. 3AM048TXMDCHSamsung4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.0score / 100

TGM

  1. 1MRSVHT48ASwith ductless indoor unit MUVHT48STGM4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    56.3score / 100
  2. 2MMRSHT48AS5TGM4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    39.4score / 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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