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Daikin heat pump efficiency: 394 outdoor models compared

Daikin has 394 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 21,282 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
394
AHRI certifications
21,282
Efficiency index
50%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (341 models)
Meet CEE 2025
38.1%
150 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 EER2 (its typical model beats 54% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (38%).
  • 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 index341 models scored50%19th of 29—
COP at 5°F341 models scored46%20th of 291.94
Capacity retention at 5°F341 models scored48%20th of 2968%
HSPF2422 models scored38%26th of 297.8
SEER2422 models scored45%20th of 2916.6
EER2422 models scored54%13th of 2911.7
Heating capacity at 5°F341 models scored47%20th of 2923,200 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Daikin’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%150
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.8%137
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.8%7
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)29.7%117
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.8%7
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate17.3%68

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 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 tons3036%51%19%33%
Ducted, 2 tons4744%64%28%32%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10552%45%33%43%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons15257%45%42%55%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1650%40%43%52%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons4346%42%54%37%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1349%41%45%42%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons851%37%45%45%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons733%39%21%24%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up148%99%47%52%

Every Daikin model in the market

Daikin’s 422 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 14,508 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: 422 daikin models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 models, half a ton at a time.
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COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

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
1DH9VSA241CA*DAIKIN · DH9VSAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.4010.024,00021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC47216699791Ducted, 2 tons89.2
2DH9VSA361CA*DAIKIN · DH9VSAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.4010.034,20021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC35216699792Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.5
3RXM09WVJU*DAIKINwith ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0011.211,00027.4CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2212494257Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.0
4RXM12WVJU*DAIKIN · ATMOSPHERAwith ductless indoor unit FTXM12WVJU1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0010.713,60025.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2212494258Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.1
5RXTA60AAVJU*DAIKIN5 tons57,500 Btu/h · Ducted70%2.158.538,50016.0None3217178417Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3

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
1DH9VSA361CA*DAIKIN · DH9VSAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.4010.021.012.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC35216699792Ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.088.589.588.5
2RXM09WVJU*DAIKINwith ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0011.227.416.3CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2212494257Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.280.096.580.0
3DH9VSA241CA*DAIKIN · DH9VSAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.4010.021.012.2CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC47216699791Ducted, 2 tons87.689.286.089.2
4RXTA24AAVJU*DAIKIN2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted95%2.149.623.314.8CEE 25CEE 26Xcel3217178408Non-ducted, 2 tons85.276.294.276.2
5RXM12WVJU*DAIKIN · ATMOSPHERAwith ductless indoor unit FTXM12WVJU1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0010.725.213.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2212494258Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.678.185.178.1

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°FRXTA36AAVJU*2.50Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons100%217178409
Capacity retention at 5°FRZA30AAVJU*109%Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%217175210
HSPF2RXM09WVJU*11.2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87%212494257
SEER2DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA21.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons98%216699792
EER2RXTA24AAVJU*14.8Non-ducted, 2 tons99%217178408
Heating capacity at 5°FRXM18WVJU*21,600 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%212494259

All 394 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 tons62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FTA18A*VJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 21717521465.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA18A*VJU27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217175219
Ducted, 2 tons89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA12 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 21669979187.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699791
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 21669979289.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA76 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699792
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA42AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA42A*VJU49 of 152 models qualify · AHRI 21717522379.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DPSH04BAPB2****E35**0*Also listed as DPSH04BAPB3****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB4****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB5****E35**0118 of 153 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216030296
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21717841762.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH7TCA6010A*with ducted air handler DMVT60DP1300AAlso sold as Goodman GLZT7CA6010A, Amana ALZT7CA6010A18 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215657382
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU34 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 21249425788.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212494257
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21717840885.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178408
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21717841276.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178412
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons46.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21717841348.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178413
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21717841148.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178411

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.
GLZS4MA2410A*GOODMANwith ducted air handler CP2301A*+TXV+TD2 tons22,800 Btu/h · Ducted1.7652%7.615.0None575218827231
DH4SEA3010A*DAIKINwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3Z+TXV+TDR2 tons25,800 Btu/h · Ducted2.3055%7.514.3None413218806276
GLZT7CA3610A*GOODMANwith ducted air handler L(E,F)W36BD2.5 tons30,800 Btu/h · Ducted2.3158%7.516.0CEE 2589218792122
GLZT7CA2410A*GOODMANwith ducted air handler L(E,F)W36BD2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.4656%7.517.0CEE 25CEE 26122218792121
GLZS4BA4810A*GOODMANwith ducted air handler PL48H175P78*+TXV+AEFE4B3.5 tons43,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9845%7.714.5None112218750037

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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.