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BADGER vs ODYNE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical ODYNE model 66%. ODYNE rates higher overall.

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BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FBADGER: Beats 77%ODYNE: Beats 70%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%ODYNE: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%ODYNE: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%ODYNE: Beats 76%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%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

    BADGER
    0%
    ODYNE
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    ODYNE
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    ODYNE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    ODYNE
    0%

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?

BADGER

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from BADGER.

ODYNE

  1. 1KNT-C48GMQ8-FV01(I0)with ducted air handler KVG-C48GMQ8-ELC(I0)ODYNE4 tons · 47,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.3 (EER2)
    Good
    64.4score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 65
  2. 2KNT-C60GMQ8-FV01(I0)with ducted air handler KVG-C60GMQ8-ELC(I0)ODYNE4.5 tons · 55,500 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 64.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.1score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 44

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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