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Hisense vs TCL window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and TCL room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model
$94/yr
20 models
Typical TCL model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
50 models
Difference over 10 years
$35
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Hisense typical | TCL typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $79 (3) | $60 (13) | TCL T05WV9M · $50/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $79 (14) | TCL T08WV3S · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $109 (8) | $109 (17) | Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 · $98/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $182 (2) | $214 (6) | Hisense AW1823TW3W · $164/yr |
Cheapest Hisense models to run
- WCT06W25A 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- AALW08TW26 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- AHW0823TW1W 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- HLAW0825TW 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- 143-1381-6 7900 BTU · $79/yr
Cheapest TCL models to run
- T05WV9M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- T05WV9MB 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72-B 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
Questions
Are Hisense or TCL window air conditioners cheaper to run?
TCL. The typical (median) TCL model costs $91 a year in electricity, against $94 for Hisense, about $35 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Hisense room air conditioner to run?
The Hisense WCT06W25A, at $60 a year (329 kWh).
What is the cheapest TCL room air conditioner to run?
The TCL T05WV9M, at $50 a year (274 kWh).