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ADB vs SAMYOU: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ADB model beats 63% and a typical SAMYOU model 82%. SAMYOU 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

SAMYOU

82%

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%SAMYOU: Beats 66%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FADB: Beats 63%SAMYOU: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ADB: Beats 67%SAMYOU: Beats 95%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ADB: Beats 84%SAMYOU: Beats 94%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ADB: Beats 61%SAMYOU: Beats 74%

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%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    ADB
    100%
    SAMYOU
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    ADB
    0%
    SAMYOU
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ADB
    100%
    SAMYOU
    100%

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.

SAMYOU

  1. 1VUH36-VA6BA(O)with ducted air handler VUH36-VA6BA(I)SAMYOU3 tons · 34,200 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 74.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.2 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    74.4score / 100Heating 75 · Cooling 74

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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