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AUX vs Daikin: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 49% and a typical Daikin model 51%. Daikin rates slightly higher overall.

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

AUX

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

189 models listed

Daikin

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

410 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°FAUX: Beats 60%Daikin: Beats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Daikin: Beats 49%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 40%Daikin: Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 48%Daikin: Beats 46%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 39%Daikin: Beats 55%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    AUX
    68%
    Daikin
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    66%
    Daikin
    31%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Daikin
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    35%
    Daikin
    18%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

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

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

AUX

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from AUX.

Daikin

  1. 1GLZT7CA6010A*with ducted air handler AMVT60DP1300ADaikin (sold as Amana Distinctions)5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    53% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    63.2score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 70
  2. 2DH7TCA6010A*with ducted air handler DMVT60DP1300ADaikinAlso sold as Amana ALZT7CA6010A5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    53% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    63.0score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 70
  3. 3DHH0601********A*DaikinAlso listed as DHH0603********A, DHH0604********A, DHH0607********A5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 45% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    46% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.7 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.4 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.2 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    62.7score / 100Heating 46 · Cooling 80

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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