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 5 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	50%median — · 19th ranked	59%median — · 7th ranked
COP at 5°F	46%median 1.94 · 20th ranked	59%median 2.00 · 9th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	48%median 68% · 20th ranked	56%median 74% · 11th ranked
HSPF2	38%median 7.8 · 26th ranked	66%median 9.5 · 7th ranked
SEER2	45%median 16.6 · 20th ranked	61%median 19.5 · 6th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.7 · 13th ranked	54%median 11.7 · 15th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	47%median 23,200 Btu/h · 20th ranked	59%median 20,400 Btu/h · 10th ranked
Outdoor models	394	546
AHRI certifications	21,282	5,356

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)	38.1%150 models	75.5%412 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	34.8%137 models	73.8%403 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.8%7 models	3.1%17 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	29.7%117 models	69.8%381 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.8%7 models	3.1%17 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	17.3%68 models	63.9%349 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
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	30 · index 36%	79 · index 73%
Ducted, 2 tons	47 · index 44%	57 · index 62%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	105 · index 52%	121 · index 61%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	152 · index 57%	109 · index 63%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	16 · index 50%	22 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	43 · index 46%	179 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	13 · index 49%	50 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	8 · index 51%	92 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	7 · index 33%	64 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	1 · index 48%	15 · index 44%

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	62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJUwith ducted air handler FTA18AVJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 217175214	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK70 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 215324042
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	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MOU-B24H-2with ducted air handler MIU-B24D-249 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 217022110
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA361CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 216699792	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOE30-36HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC391 of 125 models qualify · AHRI 216967947
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	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOVA-60HDN10-M20Gwith ducted air handler MVME60C2MN10TAAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20G91 of 106 models qualify · AHRI 214814477
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	65.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10T5 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 216021062
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	97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOX230-06HFN10-M1with ductless indoor unit MSEPB-06HRFN10-M1121 of 179 models qualify · AHRI 215865890
Non-ducted, 2 tons	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 217178408	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 50 models qualify · AHRI 215324059
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	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOU-B36LH-2with ductless indoor unit MIU-B36LF-276 of 92 models qualify · AHRI 217022114
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	75.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA357 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 215357417
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	50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MDV-V60WMN10TAlso listed as MDV-V60WMN10T(B)3 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 216021081

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	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	95.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK80 of 80 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215324042
Ducted, 2 tons	87.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DH9VSA241CAwith ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699791	89.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MOD30-24HFN10-M1Hwith ducted air handler MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1H57 of 57 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217998293
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	85.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA3120 of 120 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357410
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	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-48HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ48FA3109 of 109 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357445
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	70.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GAlso listed as MRD-60HWD1N10-M18GB22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215894250
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	96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-06HFN10-M1X; also listed as D5CSHAH06AAK170 of 179 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323786
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	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit D5MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH24AAK46 of 50 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323796
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217178412	85.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH30EAKAlso sold as MDV M5OX631-30HFN10-M1XD; also listed as 37MGHAQ30EA391 of 92 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357409
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	76.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMHAH48FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XD, MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X; also listed as 37MGHAQ48FA363 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357415
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	61.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CMRAH55FAKAlso sold as MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1D, MDV M6OE30-60HFN10-M1; also listed as 37MGRAQ55FA315 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215357450

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 100% · 2.50RXTA36AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 99% · 2.5137MARAQ12AA3Also sold as MDV MOX230-12HFN10-M1; also listed as D5CSRAH12AAKNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 109%RZA30AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 87% · 11.2RXM09WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Also sold as MDV MOX430-06HFN10-M1HNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 98% · 21.0DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CADucted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 27.0MOX430-15HFN10-M1HDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 14.8RXTA24AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 18.1MOX230-06HFN10-M1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 21,600 Btu/hRXM18WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 55,000 Btu/hMOVA-60HDN10-M20GAlso listed as MOVC-60HDN10-M20GDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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