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60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Hi UNI

Hisense AOU-60U3T25U

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #33 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,527 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 9%
HSPF2
9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
EER2
11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 9%
Heat at 5°F
55,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 55,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications60,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandHisense
Outdoor unit modelAOU-60U3T25U
SeriesHi UNI
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size60,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceNovember 27, 2025
Last certifiedApril 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0
Cooling capacity55,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5
Capacity at 47°F55,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F37,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F55,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AHU-60U3T25 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
AHU-60U3T25 HISENSE · cold climate19.011.09.555,000217508870
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,361-$3,653

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Hisense AOU-60U3T25U?
The Hisense AOU-60U3T25U is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Hisense AOU-60U3T25U good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 55,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Hisense AOU-60U3T25U cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,361-$3,653 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,679 in Phoenix and $3,054 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the Hisense AOU-60U3T25U?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses HISENSE AHU-60U3T25.
What refrigerant does the Hisense AOU-60U3T25U use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

Heat pump $1,667/yrYou save $1,169/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
Adjust heating and cooling hours

Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

2. The heat pump Hisense AOU-60U3T25U
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,667
Current system, per year
$2,836
You save per year
$1,169
Payback
17.5 years
Net after 10 years
-$8,814

Cooling $1,019Heating $648Electricity used: 10,421 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $508

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of April 17, 2026. How we use the data.