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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.

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

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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  • 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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0BlueRidgeAlso listed as BNG3Z60UCN4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.1score / 100
  2. 2BMMZ48HHCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXM3A48UC04 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.7score / 100
  3. 3BMMZ55HHCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXM3A55UC04.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.2score / 100

Daikin

  1. 1RZA42AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA42A*VJUDaikin3.5 tons · 40,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    72.1score / 100
  2. 2DPSH04BAPB2****E35**0*DaikinAlso listed as DPSH04BAPB3****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB4****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB5****E35**04 tons · 46,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.94 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.2score / 100
  3. 3DH7VSA6010A*with ducted air handler DFVE60DP1300ADaikinAlso sold as Amana AZV7SA6010A, Goodman GZV7SA6010A4.5 tons · 52,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 85% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.4score / 100

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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