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 5 of the 6 ratings.

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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Daikin	Gree
Efficiency index	50%median — · 19th ranked	54%median — · 12th ranked
COP at 5°F	46% (higher)median 1.94 · 20th ranked	43% (higher)median 1.94 · 25th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	48%median 68% · 20th ranked	57%median 77% · 10th ranked
HSPF2	38%median 7.8 · 26th ranked	42%median 9.0 · 24th ranked
SEER2	45%median 16.6 · 20th ranked	60%median 20.5 · 7th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.7 · 13th ranked	60%median 12.0 · 6th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	47%median 23,200 Btu/h · 20th ranked	55%median 16,950 Btu/h · 13th ranked
Outdoor models	394	717
AHRI certifications	21,282	5,173

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)	38.1%150 models	80.9%580 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	34.8%137 models	79.8%572 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.8%7 models	5.6%40 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	29.7%117 models	80.1%574 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.8%7 models	5.6%40 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	17.3%68 models	66.1%474 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

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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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Daikin	Gree
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	30 · index 36%	96 · index 66%
Ducted, 2 tons	47 · index 44%	68 · index 57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	105 · index 52%	120 · index 54%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	152 · index 57%	120 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	16 · index 50%	4 · index 60%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	43 · index 46%	314 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	13 · index 49%	82 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 51%	81 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	7 · index 33%	47 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 48%	3 · index 65%

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	62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJUwith ducted air handler FTA18AVJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 217175214	85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SPHP-Z-V018BBwith ducted air handler AIRH-Z-V018V06C88 of 95 models qualify · AHRI 216497962
Ducted, 2 tons	89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA241CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA12 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 216699791	77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ducted air handler MDUC-H-024BBB73 of 84 models qualify · AHRI 216497934
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 216699792	77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)SPHP-Z-V036BBwith ducted air handler AIRH-Z-V036V12C62 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 216497965
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	72.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA42AAVJUwith ducted air handler FBA42AVJU49 of 152 models qualify · AHRI 217175223	88.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GUD60W2/NHE-D(U)with ducted air handler HND60A/NHA-O79 of 120 models qualify · AHRI 218043371
Ducted, 5 tons and up	77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 217178417	69.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216772306
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	80.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU34 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 212494257	89.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-009BSBwith ductless indoor unit MCON-H-009BBB296 of 314 models qualify · AHRI 216497938
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 217178408	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBB68 of 82 models qualify · AHRI 216497919
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217178412	77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GWHD(36)ND6MOAlso sold as Tosot TM36H32MO, Kinghome KM36X6O, Tosot MZ-COSMO36/O, Tosot TM36D6MO and 6 more; also listed as MUL36HP230V1R32AO, GS4M36HP230V1MO, GWHD(36)ND6CO74 of 81 models qualify · AHRI 214931589
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	46.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217178413	66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GWHD(42)ND6MOAlso sold as Tosot TM42H32MO, Kinghome KM42X6O, Tosot TM42D6MO, Tosot TMSCI7H4R42 and 5 more; also listed as MUL42HP230V1R32AO, GS5M42HP230V1MO31 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 214931590
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217178411	53.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 216772249

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	65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJUwith ducted air handler FBA18AVJU27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217175219	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GS09HP230V1PUOwith ducted air handler GS09HP230V1DAI95 of 95 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218636377
Ducted, 2 tons	87.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA241CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699791	82.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)A7CP21V24P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH2AE24PX-75 of 75 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465953
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA76 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699792	79.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)A7CP21V36P-**Awith ducted air handler 7AH1AV42PX-113 of 113 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217465906
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DPSH04BAPB2**E350Also listed as DPSH04BAPB3*E350, DPSH04BAPB4**E350, DPSH04BAPB5**E350118 of 153 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216030296	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-048BMB120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497951
Ducted, 5 tons and up	62.7(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 215657382	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216371303
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212494257	92.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-009BSBwith ductless indoor unit MCON-H-009BBB310 of 314 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497938
Non-ducted, 2 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178408	86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-024BSBwith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBB78 of 82 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497919
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178412	75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)81 of 81 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217123443
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	48.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178413	68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHPC-H-048BMB45 of 47 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216497952
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	48.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178411	68.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216772249

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 100% · 2.50RXTA36AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 2.40GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Also sold as Tosot TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 109%RZA30AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 126%GK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Also sold as Ac Pro PKHP-X-024VBC, Tosot TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2	beats 87% · 11.2RXM09WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 10.8SPHP-Z-V030BBDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 98% · 21.0DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CADucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 24.5GWH18AVEXF-D6DNA1A/OAlso sold as Kinghome KW18XQ29SDO, Tosot TW18HAY32A1DO, Tosot TW18HAY32A1DOC, Tosot TWH18AD32AO and 1 more; also listed as GWH18AVEXF-D6DNA1B/ODucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 14.8RXTA24AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 14.5BH714S18P-**ADucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 21,600 Btu/hRXM18WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 30,300 Btu/hGK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Also sold as Ac Pro PKHP-X-024VBC, Tosot TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)Ducted, 2 tons

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