Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220VvsTCL TUM-18HA2/I2I22-21ES
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V
SEER2
20.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
TCL TUM-18HA2/I2I22-21ES
SEER2
22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
TCL TUM-18HA2/I2I22-21ES is 6% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 20.7 BTU/Wh for the Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V. The TCL TUM-18HA2/I2I22-21ES is larger at 17000 BTU/hr versus 16800 BTU/hr. Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-CT2/220V uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Star Air Kontrol | TCL |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20.7 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20.7 | 22 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.4 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.4 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.20 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | Star Air Kontrol | TCL |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 16800 | 17000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 16800 | 17000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 19600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 13900 | 12200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12800 | 13800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Star Air Kontrol | TCL |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | SAK Series | Elite |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Star Air Kontrol | TCL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |