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ADB vs BADGER heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ADB scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ADB has 4 outdoor models, BADGER has 4 outdoor models. ADB and BADGER have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ADB and BADGER on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, ADB scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • ADB
  • BADGER
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ADBBADGER

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingADBBADGER
Efficiency index63% (higher)median —24% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F32%median 1.8077%median 2.15
Capacity retention at 5°F63% (higher)median 83%15% (higher)median 59%
HSPF267% (higher)median 10.023% (higher)median 8.8
SEER284% (higher)median 24.514% (higher)median 18.2
EER261% (higher)median 12.55% (higher)median 8.9
Heating capacity at 5°F59% (higher)median 12,500 Btu/h29% (higher)median 8,800 Btu/h
Outdoor models44
AHRI certifications44

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardADBBADGER
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%4 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%4 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)100%4 models25%1 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate100%4 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 2 groups where both have models
  • ADB
  • BADGER
  • All models of the group
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeADBBADGER
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 63%3 · index 25%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 65%1 · index 21%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). 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.
Size and duct typeADBCold-climate score, best modelBADGERCold-climate score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons51.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DBED-T18IH3A2-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T18IH3A2-I3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218736482None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DBED-T24IH3A2-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T24IH3A2-I1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21873648338.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-24HFN10-M1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-24HRDN10-M1L1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218004958

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. 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.
Size and duct typeADBAll-around score, best modelBADGERAll-around score, best model
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DBED-T12IH3A1-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T12IH3A1-IAlso listed as DBED-T12IH3A2-E3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21873648026.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-12HFN10-B1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-12HRDN10-B1L3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218004955
Non-ducted, 2 tons64.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DBED-T24IH3A2-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T24IH3A2-I1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21873648320.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-24HFN10-M1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-24HRDN10-M1L1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218004958

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingADBBADGER
COP at 5°Fbeats 71% · 2.10DBED-T24IH3A2-E*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 85% · 2.20BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 68% · 83%DBED-T12IH3A1-E*Also listed as DBED-T12IH3A2-ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 43% · 71%BADG-24HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 69% · 10.0DBED-T24IH3A2-E*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 36% · 9.2BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 84% · 25.0DBED-T12IH3A1-E*Also listed as DBED-T12IH3A2-ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 20% · 19.0BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 70% · 13.0DBED-T12IH3A1-E*Also listed as DBED-T12IH3A2-ENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 14% · 9.9BADG-17HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 86% · 15,000 Btu/hDBED-T18IH3A2-E*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 58% · 10,600 Btu/hBADG-17HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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