Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.

Cooper&Hunter and KADEN on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Cooper&Hunter and KADEN split the 6 ratings 3–3.

Cooper&Hunter
KADEN
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Cooper&Hunter	KADEN
Efficiency index	57%median — · 11th ranked	58%median —
COP at 5°F	55% (higher)median 2.00 · 13th ranked	52% (higher)median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F	56% (higher)median 70% · 12th ranked	41% (higher)median 65%
HSPF2	64%median 9.4 · 8th ranked	69%median 9.3
SEER2	56%median 19.8 · 10th ranked	74%median 19.3
EER2	45%median 10.5 · 22nd ranked	49%median 10.9
Heating capacity at 5°F	53% (higher)median 17,500 Btu/h · 15th ranked	44% (higher)median 18,250 Btu/h
Outdoor models	57	24
AHRI certifications	408	37

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Cooper&Hunter	KADEN
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	57.9%33 models	66.7%16 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	56.1%32 models	54.2%13 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.8%1 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	45.6%26 models	25%6 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.8%1 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	42.1%24 models	25%6 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.

Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models

Cooper&Hunter
KADEN
All models of the group

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Cooper&Hunter	KADEN
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	8 · index 67%	3 · index 42%
Ducted, 2 tons	2 · index 82%	2 · index 52%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	10 · index 56%	6 · index 52%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	10 · index 58%	4 · index 55%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	3 · index 55%	2 · index 42%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	24 · index 56%	7 · index 73%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	5 · index 47%	1 · index 78%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	13 · index 59%	2 · index 69%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	11 · index 49%	2 · index 49%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct type	Cooper&HunterCold-climate score, best model	KADENCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR09-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M09DTUI7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 207742328	52.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS218HP-2AAMA1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 211793561
Ducted, 2 tons	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-ES24-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M24DTUI2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 207742325	62.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-UUS24HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KI-UUS24AHP-2AAMAAlso listed as KO-UUX24HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 211793549
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HYP36LCUOwith ducted air handler CH-36LCDTU/IAlso listed as CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO4 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205901586	None on this board (0 of 6 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HYP48LCUOwith ducted air handler CH-48LCDTU/IAlso listed as CH-NHPR48LCU-230VO5 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 205263864	None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HPR06F9-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-06MASTWM-230VI14 of 24 models qualify · AHRI 207740500	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PSX06HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KI-PSX06WM-2AAMA2 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 213265556
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR24-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-N24MSPHCT-230VI3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207742335	60.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KI-PSX24WM-2AAMA1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 211793559
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HPR36M-230VO4 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 207742379	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-NHPR60LCU-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-60LCFC/I5 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 211246027	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct type	Cooper&HunterAll-around score, best model	KADENAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR09-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M09DTUI8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742328	59.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS218HP-2AAMA3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793561
Ducted, 2 tons	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-ES24-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-M24DTUI2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742325	52.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-UUS24HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KI-UUS24AHP-2AAMAAlso listed as KO-UUX24HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793549
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-28MES-230VO8 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742365	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS327HP-2AAMA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793564
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR48M-230VO8 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742382	63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS548HP-2AAMA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793568
Ducted, 5 tons and up	57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-N60LCU-230VOwith ducted air handler CH-60LCDTU/I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742344	41.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-UUS60HP-2AAMAwith ducted air handler KI-UUS60AHU-2AAMAAlso listed as KO-UUX60HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793553
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH-HPR06F9-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-06MASTWM-230VI24 of 24 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207740500	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PSX06HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KI-PSX06WM-2AAMA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213265556
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR24-230VOwith ductless indoor unit CH-24MASTWM-230VI5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207740504	77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PSX24HP-2AAMAwith ductless indoor unit KI-PSX24WM-2AAMA1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793559
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR36M-230VO9 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742379	78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS327HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793563
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CH-HPR48M-230VO8 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207742381	56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KO-PS548HP-2AAMA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211793567

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.

Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
Rating	Cooper&Hunter	KADEN
COP at 5°F	beats 98% · 2.45CH-ES12-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 2.39KO-PSX12HP-2AAMANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 97% · 97%CH-NHPR48LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 92% · 107%KO-PSX06HP-2AAMANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 99% · 10.3CH-HYP48LCUOAlso listed as CH-NHPR48LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 98% · 13.6KO-PSX06HP-2AAMANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 24.6CH-28MES-230VONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 24.6KO-PS327HP-2AAMANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 98% · 16.2CH-HPR09-230VONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 14.0KO-PSX24HP-2AAMANon-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 57,600 Btu/hCH-NHPR60LCU-230VODucted, 3.5–4.5 tons	beats 79% · 13,100 Btu/hKO-PSX18HP-2AAMANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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