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Daikin vs Trane heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Trane scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Daikin has 367 outdoor models, Trane has 309 outdoor models.

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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 Trane 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, Trane scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Daikin
  • Trane
  • Other ranked manufacturers
DaikinTrane

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingDaikinTrane
Efficiency index45%median — · 26th ranked52%median — · 18th ranked
COP at 5°F56%median 2.00 · 11th ranked69%median 2.18 · 3rd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F40%median 59% · 25th ranked43%median 63% · 22nd ranked
HSPF235%median 7.5 · 24th ranked35%median 7.8 · 25th ranked
SEER239% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked36% (higher)median 15.2 · 25th ranked
EER248%median 11.2 · 18th ranked65%median 11.7 · 4th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F40%median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked41%median 20,000 Btu/h · 23rd ranked
Outdoor models367309
AHRI certifications24,263102,516

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDaikinTrane
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)27%99 models31.4%97 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)25.6%94 models26.2%81 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.6%6 models0.3%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)15%55 models22%68 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.6%6 models0.3%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate7.6%28 models10%31 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
  • Trane
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.1032 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 typeDaikinTrane
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons39 · index 36%25 · index 35%
Ducted, 2 tons42 · index 39%53 · index 50%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons106 · index 44%86 · index 54%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons128 · index 49%108 · index 60%
Ducted, 5 tons and up17 · index 38%7 · index 46%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons39 · index 49%23 · index 38%
Non-ducted, 2 tons15 · index 45%7 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons15 · index 56%10 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons6 · index 57%1 · index 19%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · 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 typeDaikinCold-climate score, best modelTraneCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 20690041962.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4A6H4018N1with ducted air handler AE(D,N,U)+CM30B34+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 212361095
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH243E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST243E21ADAAAlso listed as MSH243G22MCAA15 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 20690042275.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXD2036A10NU**with ducted air handler F,PE*G3493022 of 55 models qualify · AHRI 212396569
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 21443812982.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TWV0X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)48C34+TDR and furnace S9V2C080U5PSC+RP32 of 87 models qualify · AHRI 215472282
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ducted air handler FBQ42TBVJU11 of 127 models qualify · AHRI 21163517484.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4A6C7048A3with ducted air handler 4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SCAlso listed as 4A6C7048A417 of 108 models qualify · AHRI 213867310
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 21443812180.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXK3809B10NU**with ductless indoor unit 4MXW3809B10NU16 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 204340354
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH243E23MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH243E23AXAA9 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 20399109376.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2124A13N0**4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 210435406
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21163516573.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2142A15N0**7 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 210435409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21163516631.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2336A15NU**1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 206319651
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone 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 typeDaikinAll-around score, best modelTraneAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20690041952.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TWR5018N1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)30A34+TDR and furnace *UD2B060A9V3Also sold as American Standard 4A6H5018N120 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212367293
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(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 20690042277.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TWV8X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C34+TDR and furnace S9V2B060U4PSB+RP42 of 52 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215472297
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21443813285.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TWV0X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)48C34+TDR and furnace S9V2C080U5PSC+RP69 of 83 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215472282
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST483G22MHAA72 of 128 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21443813586.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4A6C7048A3with ducted air handler 4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SCAlso listed as 4A6C7048A490 of 114 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213867310
Ducted, 5 tons and up56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21164170781.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)4TWL9060A1with indoor coil TEM8B0C60V51+TDR and furnace N/AAlso sold as American Standard 4A6L9060A16 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207820927
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21443812188.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXK3809B10NU**with ductless indoor unit 4MXW3809B10NU21 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 204340354
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXSQ24TBVJU*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21164166271.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2124A13N0**5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210435406
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons81.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ30TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ30AAVJU14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21163516470.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2142A15N0**7 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210435409
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21443813418.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)4TXM2336A15NU**1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206319651
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up42.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTQ60TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ60TBVJU2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211641661No 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
RatingDaikinTrane
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 3.604A6C7048A3Also listed as 4A6C7048A4Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 120%4A6H4042N1Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 88% · 11.04TXK3809B10NU**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 19.04TWL9060A1Also sold as American Standard 4A6L9060A1Ducted, 5 tons and up
EER2beats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 16.64TXK3809B10NU**Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hMSH183G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 34,000 Btu/hE4HL5018A1000ADucted, up to 1.5 tons

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