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AOKOL vs BADGER: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical BADGER model 24%. AOKOL rates higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 models listed

BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%BADGER: Beats 77%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%BADGER: Beats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%BADGER: Beats 23%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%BADGER: Beats 14%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%BADGER: Beats 5%

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

    AOKOL
    100%
    BADGER
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    BADGER
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    BADGER
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    BADGER
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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.

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?

AOKOL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AOKOL.

BADGER

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BADGER.

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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