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Daikin vs Trane 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, Trane has 363 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, Daikin scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Daikin
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingDaikinTrane
Efficiency index50%median — · 19th ranked50%median — · 19th ranked
COP at 5°F46%median 1.94 · 20th ranked68%median 2.24 · 1st ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F48% (higher)median 68% · 20th ranked43% (higher)median 65% · 24th ranked
HSPF238% (higher)median 7.8 · 26th ranked36% (higher)median 7.5 · 27th ranked
SEER245% (higher)median 16.6 · 20th ranked40% (higher)median 15.5 · 25th ranked
EER254%median 11.7 · 13th ranked66%median 11.7 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F47% (higher)median 23,200 Btu/h · 20th ranked44% (higher)median 21,800 Btu/h · 24th ranked
Outdoor models394363
AHRI certifications21,28284,774

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDaikinTrane
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.1%150 models38.6%140 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.8%137 models36.6%133 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.8%7 models2.5%9 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)29.7%117 models25.6%93 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.8%7 models2.5%9 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate17.3%68 models17.9%65 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
  • Trane
  • 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 typeDaikinTrane
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons30 · index 36%18 · index 46%
Ducted, 2 tons47 · index 44%42 · index 44%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons105 · index 52%102 · index 49%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons152 · index 57%131 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up16 · index 50%46 · index 49%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons43 · index 46%15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons13 · index 49%4 · index 42%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons8 · index 51%7 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 33%3 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 48%2 · index 68%

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 tons62.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FTA18A*VJU11 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 21717521492.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2B060M4PCB5 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 216794262
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 21669979190.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A115 of 40 models qualify · AHRI 218792275
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA36 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 21669979284.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV8X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2C080M5PCB24 of 102 models qualify · AHRI 216797087
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 21717522393.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace S9V2D120U5PSC+LRP38 of 131 models qualify · AHRI 216794596
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21717841781.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA2 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 218451025
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 21249425768.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218067082
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA24AAVJU*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21717840837.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215385437
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21717841273.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218451026
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons46.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)RXLA48AAVJU*7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21717841367.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218451027
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA60AAVJU*1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21717841164.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218451028

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 tons65.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RZA18AAVJU*with ducted air handler FBA18A*VJU27 of 27 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717521984.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace *UHMB060CCV3+LRP17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794699
Ducted, 2 tons87.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA241CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA241CA, Goodman GZV9SA241CA30 of 42 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669979186.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A131 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218792275
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)DH9VSA361CA*with ducted air handler CAHEA3630C3A*+MBVK16CH*X00AAlso sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CA76 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21669979288.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV0X36A1with indoor coil 5PX*D010AS3 and furnace S8V2D120M5PDBAlso sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A171 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216453109
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 21603029688.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace L8V1C100U5VSB+LRP102 of 138 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794476
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 21565738274.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA9 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451025
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 21249425772.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218067082
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXTA24AAVJU*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717840848.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215385437
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RXLA36AAVJU*8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21717841276.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451026
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 21717841373.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451027
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 21717841167.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451028

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 100% · 2.50RXTA36AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 3.205TWR4036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 109%RZA30AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 136%5A6H7036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 87% · 11.2RXM09WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 13.53TXK2224AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TXK2236AF00HAA, 3TVHS036SF000AADucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 98% · 21.0DH9VSA361CA*Also sold as Amana AZV9SA361CA, Goodman GZV9SA361CADucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 21.65TWV0X36A1Also sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.8RXTA24AAVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 99% · 14.43TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 21,600 Btu/hRXM18WVJU*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 27,200 Btu/h5TWV0X24A1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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