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SLIMAIR vs TGM: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical SLIMAIR model beats 60% and a typical TGM model 45%. SLIMAIR rates higher overall.

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SLIMAIR

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

48 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°FSLIMAIR: Beats 60%TGM: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FSLIMAIR: Beats 59%TGM: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2SLIMAIR: Beats 73%TGM: Beats 41%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2SLIMAIR: Beats 61%TGM: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2SLIMAIR: Beats 53%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

    SLIMAIR
    90%
    TGM
    58%

  • Xcel CC

    SLIMAIR
    77%
    TGM
    55%

  • CEE Advanced

    SLIMAIR
    2%
    TGM
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    SLIMAIR
    79%
    TGM
    21%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

SLIMAIR

  1. 1SHC6Z55AC2AGSLIMAIR5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 63% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    60% (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
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    32.5score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 37

TGM

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from TGM.

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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