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KeplerX vs TKS: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KeplerX model beats 42% and a typical TKS model 31%. KeplerX rates higher overall.

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

KeplerX

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

20 models listed

TKS

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FKeplerX: Beats 34%TKS: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKeplerX: Beats 41%TKS: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KeplerX: Beats 52%TKS: Beats 16%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KeplerX: Beats 58%TKS: Beats 35%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KeplerX: Beats 26%TKS: Beats 36%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    KeplerX
    35%
    TKS
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    KeplerX
    25%
    TKS
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    KeplerX
    0%
    TKS
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KeplerX
    0%
    TKS
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KeplerX

  1. 1K20HVH24WD2VN3with ducted air handler K20HVH24WD2HN3KeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.7 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    76.9score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 85
  2. 2K18HVH24WD2RKeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 70.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Great
    73.5score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 77
  3. 3K18HVH24WD2UN3with ducted air handler K18HVH24WD2HN3KeplerX2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 59% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    60% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    17.7 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.4 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    29.0score / 100Heating 28 · Cooling 31

TKS

No ducted, 2 tons model from TKS.

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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