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KLIMAIRE vs VKIN: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical KLIMAIRE model beats 55% and a typical VKIN model 60%. VKIN rates higher overall.

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KLIMAIRE

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

25 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°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 50%VKIN: Beats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FKLIMAIRE: Beats 48%VKIN: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2KLIMAIRE: Beats 60%VKIN: Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 61%VKIN: Beats 72%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2KLIMAIRE: Beats 52%VKIN: Beats 54%

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

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  • CEE 2025

    KLIMAIRE
    76%
    VKIN
    96%

  • Xcel CC

    KLIMAIRE
    72%
    VKIN
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    VKIN
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    KLIMAIRE
    0%
    VKIN
    89%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

KLIMAIRE

  1. 1KMIP218-H225-4KLIMAIRE1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    72.2score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 76
  2. 2KOIQ12H2-45Twith ductless indoor unit KIWQ12H2-45TKLIMAIRE1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 59.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    67.7score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 76
  3. 3KOIQ12H1-45Twith ductless indoor unit KIWQ12H1-45TKLIMAIRE1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    65.0score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 71

VKIN

  1. 1URHA-09WDCN4(O)with ductless indoor unit URHA-09WDCN4(I)VKIN1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 82.4Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.7 (EER2)
    Great
    83.9score / 100Heating 82 · Cooling 85
  2. 2URHT-18FM2N4VKIN1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    72.2score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 76
  3. 3URHA-09WDC1N4(O)with ductless indoor unit URHA-09WDC1N4(I)VKIN1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 63.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.1 (EER2)
    Great
    70.6score / 100Heating 63 · Cooling 78

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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