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KADEN vs Mirage: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KADEN model beats 58% and a typical Mirage model 40%. KADEN rates higher overall.

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KADEN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

24 models listed

Mirage

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below 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°FKADEN: Beats 52%Mirage: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKADEN: Beats 41%Mirage: Beats 40%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KADEN: Beats 69%Mirage: Beats 26%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KADEN: Beats 74%Mirage: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KADEN: Beats 49%Mirage: Beats 27%

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

    KADEN
    67%
    Mirage
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    KADEN
    25%
    Mirage
    29%

  • CEE Advanced

    KADEN
    0%
    Mirage
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KADEN
    25%
    Mirage
    0%

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?

KADEN

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

Mirage

None of Mirage’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

The advanced view adds ranks, both brands’ models inside every size class, standout models per rating and cold-weather curves.

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