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BlueRidge vs Daikin heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. BlueRidge has 83 outdoor models, Daikin has 367 outdoor models.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
BlueRidge and Daikin on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBlueRidgeDaikin
Efficiency index54% (higher)median — · 17th ranked45% (higher)median — · 26th ranked
COP at 5°F51%median 1.95 · 16th ranked56%median 2.00 · 11th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F57% (higher)median 70% · 11th ranked40% (higher)median 59% · 25th ranked
HSPF255% (higher)median 9.1 · 10th ranked35% (higher)median 7.5 · 24th ranked
SEER250% (higher)median 18.9 · 14th ranked39% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked
EER249% (higher)median 11.0 · 16th ranked48% (higher)median 11.2 · 18th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F57% (higher)median 20,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked40% (higher)median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked
Outdoor models83367
AHRI certifications1,24524,263

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBlueRidgeDaikin
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)61.4%51 models27%99 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.8%48 models25.6%94 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2.4%2 models1.6%6 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.8%38 models15%55 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2.4%2 models1.6%6 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate47%39 models7.6%28 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
  • BlueRidge
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  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeDaikin
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 52%39 · index 36%
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 54%42 · index 39%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons21 · index 59%106 · index 44%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12 · index 61%128 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 63%17 · index 38%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 50%39 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 54%15 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 56%15 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 42%6 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone2 · index 42%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). 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.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeCold-climate score, best modelDaikinCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757138774.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 206900419
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 20757139379.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA15 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 206900422
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM27HH2C12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21236017980.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 214438129
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC4 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 20764130186.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU11 of 127 models qualify · AHRI 211635174
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM14 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 20782669295.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 214438121
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BM24MFCC4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757139476.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH243E23AXAA9 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 203991093
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM36HH2C10 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21336337688.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211635165
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 20764130083.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211635166
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. 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.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeAll-around score, best modelDaikinAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757138785.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900419
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757139380.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA36 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900422
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM36HH2C18 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21336337783.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438132
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC10 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130182.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA72 of 128 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438135
Ducted, 5 tons and up62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BHP17L60P-**Awith indoor coil BC1P60C+TDR+TXV and furnace BG801UH090CE201 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21261986656.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641707
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782669293.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438121
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY24HH22WM7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20733918684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXSQ24TBVJU*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641662
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM27HH2C16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21236017881.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ30TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ30AAVJU14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211635164
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130073.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438134
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class42.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ60TBVJU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641661

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingBlueRidgeDaikin
COP at 5°Fbeats 96% · 2.77BHP17L48P-**ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 144%BMKH0938/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0BMY36HHUCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 20.9BMM48HHCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.0BHP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hBMY60HHUCNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hMSH183G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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