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Kaden heat pump efficiency: 66 outdoor models compared

Kaden has 66 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 399 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes Kaden makes. Kaden has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
66
AHRI certifications
399
Efficiency index
61%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (94 models)
Meet CEE 2025
68.2%
45 models

How Kaden compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
Kaden against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Kaden’s own modelsKaden is strongest on EER2 (its typical model beats 65% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (53%).
  • Kaden
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Kaden

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Kaden’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index94 models scored61%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F94 models scored58%Not ranked2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F94 models scored53%Not ranked72%
HSPF294 models scored64%Not ranked9.5
SEER294 models scored63%Not ranked19.3
EER294 models scored65%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F94 models scored55%Not ranked19,800 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Kaden’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.2%45
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)66.7%44
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)3%2
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)59.1%39
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge3%2
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate57.6%38

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Kaden’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • Kaden (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1372%72%78%74%
Ducted, 2 tons952%47%57%57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1654%47%57%53%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1954%48%53%51%
Ducted, 5 tons and up263%66%82%89%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1373%77%77%74%
Non-ducted, 2 tons282%96%96%65%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1259%49%58%64%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons668%57%76%73%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up259%79%47%77%

Every Kaden model in the market

Kaden’s 94 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Kaden models by size and ratingColoured: Kaden · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Kaden models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 94 kaden models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top Kaden models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 Kaden cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX06WM-2AAMA0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted110%2.4014.87,70025.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2215866628Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7
2KOB-HH-PSX24HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX24CT-2AAMA2 tons23,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted95%2.2311.623,80020.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215866644Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4
3KOB-HH-PSX24HP-2AAMAKADENwith ducted air handler KIB-PSX24HS-2AAMA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1811.724,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215866654Ducted, 2 tons85.7
4KOB-HH-UUX18HP-2AAMAKADENwith ducted air handler KIB-HH-UUX18AH3-2AAMA1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted103%2.1210.118,60019.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2217970408Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.5
5KOB-PSX24HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX24WM-2AAMA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted78%2.5411.719,60023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215866638Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5

All-around best

Top 5 Kaden models on the all-around score across sizes. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX06WM-2AAMA0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted110%2.4014.825.518.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC2215866628Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.296.795.796.7
2KOB-PSX09HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX09WM-2AAMA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted80%2.3712.525.814.9CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5215866635Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.384.492.384.4
3KOB-PSX24HP-2AAMAKADENwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX24WM-2AAMA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted78%2.5411.723.014.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215866638Non-ducted, 2 tons86.884.589.184.5
4KOB-HH-PSX09HP-2AAMAKADENwith ducted air handler KIB-PSX09LS-2AAMA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted112%1.8912.521.413.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5215866649Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.780.093.580.0
5KOB-PS548HP-2AAMAKADENAlso listed as KOB-PS648HP-2AAMA4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted81%2.1010.620.412.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3215866678Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.177.992.377.9

Best model on each rating

Kaden’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FKOB-PSX24HP-2AAMA2.54Non-ducted, 2 tons99%215866638
Capacity retention at 5°FKOB-HH-PSX09HP-2AAMA120%Ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%215866650
HSPF2KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMA14.8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%215866628
SEER2KOB-PS327HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-PS427HP-2AAMA25.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%215866671
EER2KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMA18.0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%215866628
Heating capacity at 5°FKOB-HH-UUX60HP-2AAMA54,000 Btu/hDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons98%217970413

All 66 Kaden models in Explore

Kaden size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
Kaden: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-UUX18HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KIB-HH-UUX18AH3-2AAMA11 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21797040886.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PSX09HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KIB-PSX09LS-2AAMA13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866649
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KIB-PSX24HS-2AAMA6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21586665478.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KIB-PSX24HS-2AAMA9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866660
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS436HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS536HP-2AAMA9 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21586669083.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS436HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS536HP-2AAMA16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866690
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS548HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS648HP-2AAMA10 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 21586669385.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-PS548HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-PS648HP-2AAMA19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866678
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-PS555HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-PS655HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866681
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX06WM-2AAMA12 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21586662896.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PSX06HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX06WM-2AAMA13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866628
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX24CT-2AAMA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21586664486.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KIB-PSX24WM-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866638
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS436HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS536HP-2AAMA10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21586669178.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS436HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS536HP-2AAMA12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866689
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS548HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS648HP-2AAMA6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21586669475.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-HH-PS548HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-HH-PS648HP-2AAMA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866692
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KOB-PS555HP-2AAMAAlso listed as KOB-PS655HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215866680

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Kaden certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Kaden outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
KPHD-60MB134LKaden4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8441%6.713.4None1218690985
KPHD-48MB134LKaden4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted1.7840%6.713.4None1218690984
KPHD-42MB134GKaden3.5 tons40,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.6741%6.713.4None1218690983
KPHD-36MB134GKaden3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.6436%6.713.4None1218690982
KPHD-30MB134GKaden2.5 tons28,200 Btu/h · Ducted1.6939%6.713.4None1218690981

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