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BROCK vs KADEN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BROCK model beats 42% and a typical KADEN model 58%. KADEN rates higher overall.

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BROCK

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

24 models listed

KADEN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 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°FBROCK: Beats 62%KADEN: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBROCK: Beats 14%KADEN: Beats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BROCK: Beats 26%KADEN: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BROCK: Beats 32%KADEN: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BROCK: Beats 68%KADEN: Beats 49%

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

    BROCK
    17%
    KADEN
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    BROCK
    0%
    KADEN
    25%

  • CEE Advanced

    BROCK
    0%
    KADEN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BROCK
    0%
    KADEN
    25%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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.

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?

BROCK

None of BROCK’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

KADEN

None of KADEN’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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