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Capella vs VKIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Capella model beats 69% and a typical VKIN model 60%. Capella rates higher overall.

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

Capella

69%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

27 models listed

VKIN

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

26 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°FCapella: Beats 54%VKIN: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCapella: Beats 77%VKIN: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Capella: Beats 79%VKIN: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Capella: Beats 71%VKIN: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Capella: Beats 67%VKIN: Beats 54%

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

    Capella
    96%
    VKIN
    96%

  • Xcel CC

    Capella
    93%
    VKIN
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    Capella
    0%
    VKIN
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Capella
    93%
    VKIN
    89%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Capella

  1. 1CPEB-H09A-Owith ductless indoor unit CPEB-H09A-ICapella1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    82.4score / 100
  2. 2CPPB-H12A-Owith ductless indoor unit SICB1-H12A-ICapella1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.99 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    76.1score / 100
  3. 3CPPB-H18A-Owith ductless indoor unit CPPB-H18A-ICapella1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.92 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100

VKIN

  1. 1URHA-09WDCN4(O)with ductless indoor unit URHA-09WDCN4(I)VKIN1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.09 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    82.4score / 100
  2. 2URHA-18WDCNX-Owith ductless indoor unit URHA-18WDCNX-IVKIN1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.49 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    69.0score / 100
  3. 3URHT-18FM2N4VKIN1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.6score / 100

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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