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ATK vs Ecoer: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ATK model beats 47% and a typical Ecoer model 70%. Ecoer rates higher overall.

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ATK

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

13 models listed

Ecoer

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

13 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°FATK: Beats 51%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FATK: Beats 57%Ecoer: Beats 67%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ATK: Beats 75%Ecoer: Beats 72%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ATK: Beats 44%Ecoer: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ATK: Beats 20%Ecoer: Beats 66%

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

    ATK
    54%
    Ecoer
    92%
  • Xcel CC

    ATK
    46%
    Ecoer
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    ATK
    0%
    Ecoer
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ATK
    0%
    Ecoer
    46%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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.

ATK

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from ATK.

Ecoer

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Ecoer.

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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