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Daikin vs Innova heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Daikin scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Daikin has 394 outdoor models, Innova has 332 outdoor models. Innova has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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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 Innova 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 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Daikin
  • Innova
  • Other ranked manufacturers
DaikinInnova

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingDaikinInnova
Efficiency index50% (higher)median — · 19th ranked32% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F46% (higher)median 1.94 · 20th ranked22% (higher)median 1.75
Capacity retention at 5°F48%median 68% · 20th ranked50%median 73%
HSPF238%median 7.8 · 26th ranked41%median 9.2
SEER245% (higher)median 16.6 · 20th ranked22% (higher)median 15.2
EER254% (higher)median 11.7 · 13th ranked29% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F47% (higher)median 23,200 Btu/h · 20th ranked22% (higher)median 6,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models394332
AHRI certifications21,282332

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDaikinInnova
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%150 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.8%137 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.8%7 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)29.7%117 models31.9%106 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.8%7 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate17.3%68 models48.5%161 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 · 2 groups where both have models
  • Daikin
  • Innova
  • All models of the group
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 typeDaikinInnova
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons30 · index 36%277 · index 34%
Ducted, 2 tons47 · index 44%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons105 · index 52%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons152 · index 57%None
Ducted, 5 tons and up16 · index 50%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons43 · index 46%55 · index 22%
Non-ducted, 2 tons13 · index 49%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 51%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 33%None
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 modelInnovaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FTA18A*VJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 21717521460.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more246 of 277 models qualify · AHRI 218329872
Ducted, 2 tons89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA12 of 47 models qualify · AHRI 216699791No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 216699792No models in this size class
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 217175223No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 217178417No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXM09WVJU*with ductless indoor unit FTXM09WVJU34 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 21249425732.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 24 more55 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 218329994
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 217178408No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217178412No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons46.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217178413No models in this size class
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 modelInnovaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA18A*VJU27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717521954.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more277 of 277 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218329931
Ducted, 2 tons87.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699791No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA76 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699792No models in this size class
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 216030296No models in this size class
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 215657382No models in this size class
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 21249425723.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP10*3*1Also listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more55 of 55 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218329814
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178408No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178412No models in this size class
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 217178413No models in this size class
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
RatingDaikinInnova
COP at 5°Fbeats 100% · 2.50RXTA36AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 109%RZA30AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 87% · 11.2RXM09WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 9.9AVP10*3*1Also listed as AVP10*3*2, AVE10*3*2, AVK10*3*2, AXP10*3*1 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.8RXTA24AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 21,600 Btu/hRXM18WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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