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5 SERIES GEO-READY vs KANARTIC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 5 SERIES GEO-READY model beats 68% and a typical KANARTIC model 75%. KANARTIC rates higher overall.

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5 SERIES GEO-READY

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

KANARTIC

75%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 91%KANARTIC: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 19%KANARTIC: Beats 85%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 76%KANARTIC: Beats 86%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 52%KANARTIC: Beats 78%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 96%KANARTIC: Beats 79%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    33%
    KANARTIC
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    KANARTIC
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    KANARTIC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    KANARTIC
    100%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

5 SERIES GEO-READY

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from 5 SERIES GEO-READY.

KANARTIC

  1. 1KEOS-09UHE-NAwith ductless indoor unit KEOS-09UHE-NAKANARTIC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    74.8score / 100
  2. 2KEOS-12UHE-NAwith ductless indoor unit KEOS-12UHE-NAKANARTIC1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.5score / 100
  3. 3KEOS-18UHE-NAwith ductless indoor unit KEOS-18UHE-NAKANARTIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.84 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    67.6score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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