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Bestcold vs K&A: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Bestcold model beats 22% and a typical K&A model 22%. They are level.

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Bestcold

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 models listed

K&A

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 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°FBestcold: Beats 19%K&A: Beats 19%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBestcold: Beats 30%K&A: Beats 30%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Bestcold: Beats 19%K&A: Beats 19%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Bestcold: Beats 27%K&A: Beats 27%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Bestcold: Beats 16%K&A: Beats 16%

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

    Bestcold
    71%
    K&A
    71%

  • Xcel CC

    Bestcold
    57%
    K&A
    57%

  • CEE Advanced

    Bestcold
    0%
    K&A
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Bestcold
    0%
    K&A
    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), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Bestcold

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Bestcold.

K&A

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from K&A.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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