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 Mitsubishi Electric 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, Mitsubishi Electric scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.

Daikin
Mitsubishi Electric
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Daikin	Mitsubishi Electric
Efficiency index	45%median — · 26th ranked	65%median — · 3rd ranked
COP at 5°F	56%median 2.00 · 11th ranked	67%median 2.08 · 6th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	40%median 59% · 25th ranked	55%median 73% · 15th ranked
HSPF2	35%median 7.5 · 24th ranked	72%median 10.0 · 1st ranked
SEER2	39%median 15.2 · 23rd ranked	63%median 20.2 · 5th ranked
EER2	48%median 11.2 · 18th ranked	65%median 12.8 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	40%median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked	59%median 18,650 Btu/h · 6th ranked
Outdoor models	367	373
AHRI certifications	24,263	1,233

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Daikin	Mitsubishi Electric
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	27%99 models	67.8%253 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25.6%94 models	66.5%248 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.6%6 models	6.4%24 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	15%55 models	53.6%200 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.6%6 models	6.4%24 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	7.6%28 models	37.3%139 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
Mitsubishi Electric
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	Mitsubishi Electric
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 36%	56 · index 63%
Ducted, 2 tons	42 · index 39%	33 · index 56%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	106 · index 44%	82 · index 66%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	128 · index 49%	48 · index 59%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	17 · index 38%	8 · index 68%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 49%	146 · index 65%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	15 · index 45%	33 · index 68%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	15 · index 56%	64 · index 69%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 57%	46 · index 74%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 42%	10 · index 60%

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	Mitsubishi ElectricCold-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	77.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11212 of 56 models qualify · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA15 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 206900422	70.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZH0241HA****with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as PUZ-HA24NHA16 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 213362163
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 214438129	88.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NTXSKS30A112**with ducted air handler PEAD-A30AAAlso listed as SUZ-KA30NA244 of 83 models qualify · AHRI 207702771
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	79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM42NAMHZAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH42A152A29 of 48 models qualify · AHRI 207517155
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)	72.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 213248843
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	97.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA77 of 146 models qualify · AHRI 206195819
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	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-3C24NAHZ4-**Also sold as American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH24A132C21 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 212925537
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	89.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ31 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 204834272
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	90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ27 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 204834275
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)MXZ-SM60NAM***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSM60A182A7 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 213248844

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	Mitsubishi ElectricAll-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	88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)SUZ-KA12NAHZ*with ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90AAlso listed as NTXSKH12A11249 of 56 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362139
Ducted, 2 tons	80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA36 of 44 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900422	79.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NTXSKS24A112**with ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90AAlso listed as SUZ-KA24NA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213362277
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	87.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUZ-HA36NKA1***with ducted air handler PVA-A36AAAlso sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA36NKA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00NA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA1069 of 82 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213617710
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	72.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZA0421KA70**with ducted air handler PEAD-A42AAAlso listed as PUZ-A42NKA735 of 48 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720345
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	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-P60NKMU36 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834217
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	98.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)NAXSPH06B112A*with ductless indoor unit NAXWPH06B112AA125 of 146 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206195819
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	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TRUZH0241HA10**with ductless indoor unit PLA-A24EA27 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206720350
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	90.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZ54 of 64 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834272
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	91.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-HP48NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH48A182A; also listed as MXZ-SM48NAMHZ33 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834275
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	66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PUMY-P60NKMU38 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204834276

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	Mitsubishi Electric
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 2.90PUZ-A30NHA7***Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZA0301HA70Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 88%MXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2	beats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 12.0PUMY-HP36NKMU1Also sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMSH36A142A; also listed as MXZ-SM36NAMHZNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 32.2MUZ-FH06NAHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 19.1NAXSPH06B112A*Non-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% · 57,000 Btu/hMXZ-SM60NAM***Ducted, 5 tons and up

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