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Daikin heat pump efficiency: 367 outdoor models compared

Daikin has 367 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 24,263 AHRI-certified combinations. They are also sold as AMANA, AMANA DISTINCTIONS, GOODMAN. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes Daikin makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
367
AHRI certifications
24,263
Efficiency index
45%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (297 models)
Meet CEE 2025
27%
99 models

How Daikin compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
Daikin against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Daikin’s own modelsDaikin is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 56% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (35%).
  • Daikin
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Daikin’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index297 models scored45%26th of 27—
COP at 5°F297 models scored56%11th of 272.00
Capacity retention at 5°F297 models scored40%25th of 2759%
HSPF2344 models scored35%24th of 277.5
SEER2344 models scored39%23rd of 2715.2
EER2344 models scored48%18th of 2711.2
Heating capacity at 5°F297 models scored40%24th of 2718,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Daikin’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)27%99
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)25.6%94
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.6%6
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)15%55
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.6%6
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate7.6%28

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Daikin’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • Daikin (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3936%57%27%28%
Ducted, 2 tons4239%54%31%35%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10644%54%28%36%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12849%59%34%45%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1738%40%27%40%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3949%51%54%39%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1545%47%49%38%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1556%65%51%48%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons657%92%64%45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up242%82%18%77%

Every Daikin model in the market

Daikin’s 409 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Daikin models by size and ratingColoured: Daikin · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Daikin models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 409 daikin models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top Daikin models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 Daikin cold-climate picks across sizes. 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.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1MSH183G26MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted120%2.8911.024,00026.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1214438121Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0
2RZQ36TBVJU*DAIKINwith ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0610.040,00020.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel5211635165Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.2
3MST363G22MHAAGOODMAN · MSH Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%1.9510.936,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3214438131Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons87.0
4RZQ42TBVJU*DAIKINwith ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU3.5 tons40,000 Btu/h · Ducted88%2.169.541,50015.6CEE 25CEE 26Xcel5211635174Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.0
5RXL12WMVJU*DAIKINwith ductless indoor unit FTX12WMVJU1 ton10,600 Btu/h · Non-ducted107%2.2610.014,33019.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOE5212506076Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.4

All-around best

Top 5 Daikin models on the all-around score across sizes. 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.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1MSH183G26MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted120%2.8911.026.315.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1214438121Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.695.092.195.0
2MSH093G26MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH093G26AXAA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted113%1.8614.029.016.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1214438119Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.878.699.078.6
3MSH123G26MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH123G26AXAA1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted113%1.8614.527.514.3CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1214438120Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.678.792.678.7
4MSH093E23MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted108%1.9012.020.213.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3206900419Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.274.995.574.9
5MSH093G22MCAAGOODMAN · MSH Serieswith ductless indoor unit MSH093G22AXAA1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted94%1.9011.626.415.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1214438122Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.474.894.174.8

Best model on each rating

Daikin’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FRXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJU2.50Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%211641659
Capacity retention at 5°FGSZB401810A*141%Ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%214731880
HSPF2MSH123G26MCAA14.5Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%214438120
SEER2DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410A22.5Ducted, 2 tons99%210692283
EER2RXSQ24TBVJU*14.5Non-ducted, 2 tons100%211641662
Heating capacity at 5°FMSH183G26MCAA24,000 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%214438121

All 367 Daikin models in Explore

Daikin size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
Daikin: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 20690041985.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900419
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA15 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 20690042280.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA36 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900422
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 21443812983.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438132
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ42TBVJU*with ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU11 of 127 models qualify · AHRI 21163517482.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA72 of 128 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438135
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641707
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 21443812193.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438121
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH243E23AXAA9 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 20399109384.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXSQ24TBVJU*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641662
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21163516581.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ30TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ30AAVJU14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211635164
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21163516673.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438134
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)42.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ60TBVJU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641661

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Daikin certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Daikin outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
DZ6VSA6010A*DAIKINwith ducted air handler DV59FECD14A4 tons49,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9771%8.116.1None272109791261
DZ6VSA3010A*DAIKINwith ducted air handler DV35FECC14A2 tons25,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9573%8.217.1None1422109791258
DZ6VSA3610A*DAIKIN · Daikin Fitwith indoor coil CA*EA3026*4B and furnace D*96TC1205DNA3 tons33,200 Btu/h · Ducted1.9057%8.216.3None95217376982
DZ6VSA2410A*DAIKIN · Daikin Fitwith indoor coil CA*EA2422*4B and furnace D*96TC0804CNA2 tons22,200 Btu/h · Ducted1.9960%8.517.3None120217376965
DZ6VSA1810A*DAIKIN · Daikin Fitwith indoor coil CA*EA2422*4B and furnace D*96TC0804CNA1.5 tons16,600 Btu/h · Ducted2.1075%8.517.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel120217376957

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Daikin includes these brand names as listed in AHRI: AMANA, AMANA DISTINCTIONS, DAIKIN, GOODMAN. Standards are checked against published thresholds; program rules beyond ratings are not checked.