Report: TCL Fresh Air ACs ranked No. 1 in global sales for 2024

TCL’s FreshIN series has been named the top-selling fresh air air conditioner globally in 2024, according to a report by research firm Sunpower Consulting Group. The ranking highlights the growing popularity of TCL’s smart and healthy air solutions and reinforces the brand’s leadership in the fresh air AC segment.

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Why it Matters: With increasing awareness of indoor air quality and health, consumers are moving beyond traditional cooling to products that actively improve the air they breathe. TCL’s FreshIN series combines smart technology, energy efficiency, and advanced air purification to meet this demand.

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TCL’s rise in the fresh air AC market is backed by a clear strategy and ongoing technological innovation. Since launching its Global Fresh Air Strategy in 2021, the company has steadily introduced new products, including FreshIN 3.0 in 2023 and the fifth-generation FreshIN C7 in 2024. FreshIN 3.0 features AI voice control, AI energy saving, quadruple noise reduction, and continuous outdoor fresh air intake, reducing fatigue and improving comfort. The model also received the “Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award” at CES 2025.

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TCL’s international expansion has further boosted its global influence. Overseas sales now account for 65% of total business, with the brand ranking No. 1 in export volume in countries such as the Philippines, Panama, Algeria, and Ukraine in 2024.

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The company’s success is supported by 11 production bases worldwide, an annual production capacity exceeding 38 million units, and over 1,000 R&D professionals driving innovations in nine core technologies. TCL also adapts products to regional needs, from extreme heat and cold performance to anti-rust features and eco-friendly refrigerants.

Looking ahead, TCL plans to continue expanding its global footprint and developing smart, healthy air solutions, aiming to provide better indoor air experiences for users worldwide.

With indoor air quality becoming a growing priority, will TCL’s FreshIN series set the standard for the next generation of air conditioners?

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