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BlueRidge vs Daikin: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical Daikin model 50%. BlueRidge rates higher overall.

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BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

Daikin

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

394 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°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%Daikin: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%Daikin: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%Daikin: Beats 38%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%Daikin: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%Daikin: Beats 54%

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

    BlueRidge
    76%
    Daikin
    38%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    Daikin
    30%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    Daikin
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    Daikin
    17%

All-around best, ductless 5 tons and up

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

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

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMMZ60CBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXM1A60SC05 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 65% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    65% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    58.6score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 59

Daikin

  1. 1RXTA60AAVJU*Daikin5 tons · 57,500 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 70.2Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.35 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    8.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    48.2score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 26

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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