Kaden 2 kW split system
$1,400–$2,400
estimated installed price
Cooling
2 kW
4.5 stars
Heating
2.4 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
52.9
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 39% of its size
Running cost
$133
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Kaden 2 kW split system (KSI-2.0) is a 2 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 4.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,400 to $2,400; the label's figures put running costs near $133 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
Compare 3 quotes for my houseFull specifications
- Brand
- Kaden
- Model numbers
- KSI-2.0
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 2 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.441 kW
- Heating capacity
- 2.4 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.51 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.63
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.63
- Indoor sound power
- 52.9 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 56 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9134
- Registration valid until
- 2030-07-29
Star ratings and running cost by climate
The Zoned Energy Rating Label rates each unit for three climates. Annual energy is the label's estimate for typical use in that zone; the cost applies 33c/kWh, around the 2026–27 default electricity offer. Use the running cost calculator for your own hours and tariff.
| Climate zone | Cooling stars | Heating stars | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 433 kWh 394 cooling, 39 heating | $143 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 403 kWh 136 cooling, 267 heating | $133 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 5 stars | 2.5 stars | 778 kWh 87 cooling, 691 heating | $257 |
How it compares with other 2.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4.5 against a median of 4 across 104 2.0 kW wall split units, better than 61% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 52.9 dB(A) against a median of 52.4 dB(A), quieter than 39%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,400 to $2,400. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Kaden KSI-2.0: common questions
How much does the Kaden 2 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,400 to $2,400 supplied and installed in 2026 for a standard job at this size. Longer pipe runs, a new circuit, a second storey or removing an old unit add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual install.
How much does the Kaden 2 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $143 a year in a hot zone, $133 in an average zone and $257 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Kaden KSI-2.0 made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Kaden 2 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 52.9 dB(A), against a median of 52.4 dB(A) for 2.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 39% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
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