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ADB vs BADGER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical BADGER model 24%. ADB rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

ADB

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 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°FADB: Beats 32%BADGER: Beats 77%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%BADGER: Beats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%BADGER: Beats 23%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%BADGER: Beats 14%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%BADGER: Beats 5%

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

    ADB
    100%
    BADGER
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    BADGER
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    BADGER
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    BADGER
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

ADB

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from ADB.

BADGER

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BADGER.

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

Next steps

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