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AOKOL vs DANBY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical DANBY model 54%. AOKOL rates slightly higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%DANBY: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%DANBY: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%DANBY: Beats 70%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%DANBY: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%DANBY: Beats 46%

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%
    DANBY
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    DANBY
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    DANBY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    DANBY
    50%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

AOKOL

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from AOKOL.

DANBY

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 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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