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ADB vs ODYNE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical ODYNE model 66%. ODYNE rates slightly 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

ODYNE

66%

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%ODYNE: Beats 70%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%ODYNE: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%ODYNE: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%ODYNE: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%ODYNE: Beats 60%

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%
    ODYNE
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    ODYNE
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    ODYNE
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    ODYNE
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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.

ADB

No ducted, 2 tons model from ADB.

ODYNE

  1. 1KNT-C24GMQ8-DV01(I0)with ducted air handler KVG-C24GMQ8-ELK(I0)ODYNE2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.2score / 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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