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

Daikin
Midea
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Daikin	Midea
Efficiency index	45%median — · 26th ranked	54%median — · 14th ranked
COP at 5°F	56% (higher)median 2.00 · 11th ranked	49% (higher)median 1.93 · 19th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	40%median 59% · 25th ranked	52%median 69% · 17th ranked
HSPF2	35%median 7.5 · 24th ranked	63%median 9.2 · 9th ranked
SEER2	39%median 15.2 · 23rd ranked	58%median 19.0 · 9th ranked
EER2	48% (higher)median 11.2 · 18th ranked	47% (higher)median 11.0 · 19th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	40%median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked	52%median 20,000 Btu/h · 16th ranked
Outdoor models	367	402
AHRI certifications	24,263	1,534

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Daikin	Midea
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	27%99 models	60.2%242 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25.6%94 models	57.2%230 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.6%6 models	2.7%11 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	15%55 models	44.8%180 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.6%6 models	2.7%11 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	7.6%28 models	37.8%152 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

Daikin
Midea
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	Midea
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 36%	47 · index 60%
Ducted, 2 tons	42 · index 39%	33 · index 60%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	106 · index 44%	98 · index 55%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	128 · index 49%	66 · index 56%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	17 · index 38%	20 · index 48%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 49%	121 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	15 · index 45%	30 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	15 · index 56%	92 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 57%	49 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 42%	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 type	DaikinCold-climate score, best model	MideaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 206900419	86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX430U-18HFN1-Mwith ducted air handler MVBE-18HWFN1-MM3E41 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 213156951
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	80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M30 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 214438129	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30U-32HFN1-M-[X]with ducted air handler MTI-32HWFN1-M48 of 99 models qualify · AHRI 205823026
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ42TBVJU*with ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU11 of 127 models qualify · AHRI 211635174	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]with ducted air handler MTI-48HWFN1-MAlso sold as CTMorley MOU-A48LH-2; also listed as MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)33 of 65 models qualify · AHRI 204829821
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MRB-60HWD1N1-M19Also listed as MRD-60HWD1N1-M182 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 202680577
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 214438121	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA361 of 121 models qualify · AHRI 207826650
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH243E23MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH243E23AXAA9 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 203991093	86.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 40MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W, CTMorley MOU-A24H-2, MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W-L; also listed as DLCSRBH24AAK17 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 207683320
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211635165	90.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X*30 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 213301877
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211635166	87.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)28 of 49 models qualify · AHRI 207617657
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	No 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 type	DaikinAll-around score, best model	MideaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900419	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)38MARBQ09AA3with ducted air handler 40MBDQ09---3Also sold as MDV MOX330-09HFN1-MY5W, CTMorley MOU-A09H-2; also listed as DLCSRBH09AAK49 of 49 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206350372
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	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD33-24HFN1-MT0Wwith ducted air handler MTIU-24HWFN1-M31 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206330133
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438132	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1XAlso listed as M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X93 of 98 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213301875
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA72 of 128 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438135	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]60 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207617659
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	75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRB-60HWD1N1-M19Also listed as MRD-60HWD1N1-M1819 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202680577
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438121	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3121 of 121 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207826650
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXSQ24TBVJU*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641662	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)38MARBQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit DHMAHBQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W, MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0W-L; also listed as DLCSRBH24AAK30 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206350321
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	81.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZQ30TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ30AAVJU14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211635164	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M4OX630-36HFN1-M1X*83 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213301877
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438134	86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)M5OG-42HFN1-M-[X]with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-09HRFN1-MY5W(GA)46 of 49 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207617657
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	No 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
Rating	Daikin	Midea
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 2.89DLCPRBH18AAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 137%MOX330-09HFN1-MY6WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.038MPRBQ09AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5W; also listed as DLCPRBH09AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 26.038MGHBQ30DA3Also sold as MDV M4OG-30HFN1-M; also listed as MMCMHAQ30DA3Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 99% · 16.5MOX430-09HFN1-MZG5WNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hMSH183G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hDLCPRBH18AAKAlso sold as MDV MOD30-18HFN1-MZ20W; also listed as 38MPRBQ18AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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