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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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  • 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, ductless 2 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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A24UC02 tons · 23,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.23 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS3A24SC02 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    84.5score / 100
  3. 3BXM2Z24UC0BlueRidge2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.5score / 100

Daikin

  1. 1RXTA24AAVJU*Daikin2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    76.2score / 100
  2. 2RZA24AAVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCA24A*VJUDaikin2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.24 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    60.5score / 100
  3. 3RXM24WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM24WVJUDaikin2 tons · 21,600 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.1score / 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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