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ADB vs DANBY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical DANBY model 54%. 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

DANBY

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%DANBY: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%DANBY: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%DANBY: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%DANBY: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%DANBY: Beats 46%

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

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Rebate standards

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

  • CEE 2025

    ADB
    100%
    DANBY
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    DANBY
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    DANBY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    DANBY
    50%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating 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.

DANBY

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DANBY.

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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