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Daikin vs Friedrich heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Daikin scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Daikin has 394 outdoor models, Friedrich has 188 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.
Daikin and Friedrich 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, Daikin 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
RatingDaikinFriedrich
Efficiency index50% (higher)median — · 19th ranked39% (higher)median — · 28th ranked
COP at 5°F46%median 1.94 · 20th ranked46%median 1.99 · 22nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F48% (higher)median 68% · 20th ranked36% (higher)median 52% · 26th ranked
HSPF238% (higher)median 7.8 · 26th ranked31% (higher)median 7.5 · 28th ranked
SEER245% (higher)median 16.6 · 20th ranked34% (higher)median 15.2 · 28th ranked
EER254% (higher)median 11.7 · 13th ranked37% (higher)median 10.6 · 27th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F47% (higher)median 23,200 Btu/h · 20th ranked35% (higher)median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked
Outdoor models394188
AHRI certifications21,2826,657

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDaikinFriedrich
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%150 models26.6%50 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.8%137 models23.9%45 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.8%7 models0.5%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)29.7%117 models21.3%40 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.8%7 models0.5%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate17.3%68 models22.3%42 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
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Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 typeDaikinFriedrich
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons30 · index 36%21 · index 30%
Ducted, 2 tons47 · index 44%21 · index 31%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons105 · index 52%46 · index 37%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons152 · index 57%58 · index 41%
Ducted, 5 tons and up16 · index 50%21 · index 31%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons43 · index 46%20 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons13 · index 49%5 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 51%4 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 33%2 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 48%None

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 typeDaikinCold-climate score, best modelFriedrichCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FTA18A*VJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 21717521473.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA12 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 21669979170.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217176021
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 21669979278.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 216891246
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA42AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA42A*VJU49 of 152 models qualify · AHRI 21717522383.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 217508872
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21717841777.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218328124
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU34 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 21249425782.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21717840876.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216626155
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21717841258.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216699608
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons46.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21717841349.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217178411No models in this size class

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 typeDaikinAll-around score, best modelFriedrichAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA18A*VJU27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717521967.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons87.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669979175.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551633
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA76 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669979284.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216613170
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DPSH04BAPB2****E35**0*Also listed as DPSH04BAPB3****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB4****E35**0, DPSH04BAPB5****E35**0118 of 153 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21603029684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551827
Ducted, 5 tons and up62.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH7TCA6010A*with ducted air handler DMVT60DP1300AAlso sold as Goodman GLZT7CA6010A, Amana ALZT7CA6010A18 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21565738270.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218328406
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21249425783.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA24AAVJU*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717840861.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214091820
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717841264.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215792839
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons48.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717841349.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up48.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178411No models in this size class

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
RatingDaikinFriedrich
COP at 5°Fbeats 100% · 2.50RXTA36AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 109%RZA30AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 87% · 11.2RXM09WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.8RXTA24AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 21,600 Btu/hRXM18WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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