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AOKOL vs ODYNE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical ODYNE model 66%. ODYNE rates higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%ODYNE: Beats 70%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%ODYNE: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%ODYNE: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%ODYNE: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%ODYNE: Beats 60%

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%
    ODYNE
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    ODYNE
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    ODYNE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    ODYNE
    0%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

AOKOL

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from AOKOL.

ODYNE

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from ODYNE.

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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