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B Air vs kamlam: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

B Air

12%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

kamlam

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

5 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°FB Air: Beats 18%kamlam: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FB Air: Beats 8%kamlam: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2B Air: Beats 25%kamlam: Beats 4%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2B Air: Beats 6%kamlam: Beats 13%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2B Air: Beats 9%kamlam: Beats 22%

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

    B Air
    0%
    kamlam
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    B Air
    0%
    kamlam
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    B Air
    0%
    kamlam
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    B Air
    0%
    kamlam
    0%

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). What size is my system?

B Air

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from B Air.

kamlam

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from kamlam.

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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