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CADET vs Clima Smart: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CADET model beats 71% and a typical Clima Smart model 73%. Clima Smart rates slightly higher overall.

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CADET

71%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 models listed

Clima Smart

73%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 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°FCADET: Beats 44%Clima Smart: Beats 35%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCADET: Beats 85%Clima Smart: Beats 79%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CADET: Beats 81%Clima Smart: Beats 68%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CADET: Beats 68%Clima Smart: Beats 89%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CADET: Beats 75%Clima Smart: Beats 80%

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

    CADET
    100%
    Clima Smart
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CADET
    100%
    Clima Smart
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    CADET
    0%
    Clima Smart
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CADET
    100%
    Clima Smart
    100%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

CADET

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from CADET.

Clima Smart

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from Clima Smart.

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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