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 Gree 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, Gree scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.

Daikin
Gree
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Daikin	Gree
Efficiency index	45%median — · 26th ranked	47%median — · 24th ranked
COP at 5°F	56% (higher)median 2.00 · 11th ranked	38% (higher)median 1.82 · 27th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	40%median 59% · 25th ranked	55%median 73% · 13th ranked
HSPF2	35%median 7.5 · 24th ranked	44%median 8.5 · 19th ranked
SEER2	39%median 15.2 · 23rd ranked	50%median 18.0 · 15th ranked
EER2	48% (higher)median 11.2 · 18th ranked	44% (higher)median 11.3 · 23rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	40%median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked	54%median 19,250 Btu/h · 13th ranked
Outdoor models	367	395
AHRI certifications	24,263	6,470

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Daikin	Gree
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	27%99 models	59%233 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25.6%94 models	56.5%223 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.6%6 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	15%55 models	56.5%223 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.6%6 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	7.6%28 models	44.6%176 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 · 10 groups where both have models

Daikin
Gree
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Daikin	Gree
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 36%	39 · index 45%
Ducted, 2 tons	42 · index 39%	54 · index 47%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	106 · index 44%	90 · index 44%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	128 · index 49%	72 · index 45%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	17 · index 38%	9 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 49%	133 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	15 · index 45%	35 · index 52%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	15 · index 56%	54 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 57%	15 · index 45%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 42%	6 · index 43%

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 type	DaikinCold-climate score, best model	GreeCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 206900419	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX330-09HFN1-MY5Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-09HWFN1-MAlso listed as AOX230-09HFN1-MW5W31 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 207827154
Ducted, 2 tons	79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA15 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 206900422	82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M37 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 207827157
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 214438129	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOE31U-36HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler AVBL-36HWFN1-MK348 of 89 models qualify · AHRI 213386505
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU11 of 127 models qualify · AHRI 211635174	68.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)GUD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)48C44+TDRAlso sold as Tosot TU60-48WADU25 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 212925904
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TVRF-V60WL/C3 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 214717101
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 214438121	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX230-09HFN1-MW5Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)114 of 133 models qualify · AHRI 207827145
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH243E23MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH243E23AXAA9 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 203991093	76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(24)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(24)ND3MO, Tosot TM24HX4O, Kinghome KM24H5O, Tosot TM24HMO and 1 more; also listed as MULTI24HP230V1EO, WLWHD(24)ND3MO25 of 35 models qualify · AHRI 208786090
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211635165	73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWHD(42)ND3MOAlso sold as Ac Pro.Com AWHD(42)ND3MO, Tosot TM42HX4O, Kinghome KM42H5O, Tosot TM42HMO; also listed as MULTI42HP230V1EO, WLWHD(42)ND3MO43 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 208786088
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211635166	57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO10 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211698447
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	36.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211694660

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 type	DaikinAll-around score, best model	GreeAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900419	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOX430-18HFN1-MT8Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-18HWFN1-M36 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284664
Ducted, 2 tons	80.1(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	84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler ATIU-24HWFN1-M52 of 59 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827157
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438132	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L36P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59474 of 85 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017923
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST483G22MHAA72 of 128 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438135	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)4HP17L48P-**Awith ducted air handler LGM59455 of 71 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211017925
Ducted, 5 tons and up	56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641707	68.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4HP17L60P-**Awith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60H410 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212509478
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438121	88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/Owith ductless indoor unit GWH09ACD-D3DN***/IAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DO133 of 133 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10318077
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXSQ24TBVJU*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641662	77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AOD32-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ductless indoor unit ASEPD-24HRFN1-MU0W35 of 35 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827148
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	81.8(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	78.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)A3OJ-27HFN1-M52 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284634
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438134	69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V48WL/C, Kinghome KUV-48UHO14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211698447
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	42.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ60TBVJU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641661	49.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TVRF-V60WL/C, Kinghome KUV-60UHO6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211694660

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
Rating	Daikin	Gree
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 2.30KW48HVRONon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 144%GWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/OAlso sold as Tosot TW09HQ3D6DO, Ac Pro.Com AWH09ACD-D3DNA1A/O, Kinghome KW09HQ3D6DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 11.2AOD32-24HFN1-MT0WDucted, 2 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons	beats 99% · 24.6A3OJ-27HFN1-MNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 14.54HP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hMSH183G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 21,800 Btu/hGWHD(18)ND3JOAlso sold as Tosot TM18H5O, Kinghome KM18UH5O; also listed as MULTIU18HP230V1DONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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