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ADB vs MapleTemp: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical MapleTemp model 73%. MapleTemp 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

MapleTemp

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%MapleTemp: Beats 79%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%MapleTemp: Beats 58%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%MapleTemp: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%MapleTemp: Beats 85%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%MapleTemp: Beats 67%

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%
    MapleTemp
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    MapleTemp
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    MapleTemp
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    MapleTemp
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ADB

  1. 1DBED-T24IH3A2-E*with ductless indoor unit DBED-T24IH3A2-IADB2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 61.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.8score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 68

MapleTemp

  1. 1MTH25-24K220V/Owith ductless indoor unit MTH25-24K220V/IMapleTemp2 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    86.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 96

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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