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 York 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, York scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

Daikin
York
Other ranked manufacturers

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

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Daikin	York
Efficiency index	45%median — · 26th ranked	51%median — · 21st ranked
COP at 5°F	56%median 2.00 · 11th ranked	69%median 2.20 · 5th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	40%median 59% · 25th ranked	50%median 69% · 18th ranked
HSPF2	35%median 7.5 · 24th ranked	37%median 7.7 · 23rd ranked
SEER2	39% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked	38% (higher)median 15.2 · 24th ranked
EER2	48%median 11.2 · 18th ranked	57%median 11.0 · 9th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	40%median 18,000 Btu/h · 24th ranked	49%median 24,200 Btu/h · 17th ranked
Outdoor models	367	179
AHRI certifications	24,263	65,299

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Daikin	York
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	27%99 models	26.3%47 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	25.6%94 models	26.3%47 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	1.6%6 models	0.6%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	15%55 models	25.7%46 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	1.6%6 models	0.6%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	7.6%28 models	2.2%4 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
York
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	York
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 36%	8 · index 42%
Ducted, 2 tons	42 · index 39%	17 · index 47%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	106 · index 44%	53 · index 51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	128 · index 49%	71 · index 60%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	17 · index 38%	19 · index 50%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	39 · index 49%	9 · index 25%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	15 · index 45%	2 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	15 · index 56%	6 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6 · index 57%	5 · index 46%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 42%	2 · index 46%

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	YorkCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA17 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 206900419	59.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)THF2B18S21with ducted air handler AE(D,N,U)+CM24D24+TDR7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 214606310
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	60.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)THE2B24T21with ducted air handler AX242BTA10 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 211634285
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)MST273G22MHAA14 of 105 models qualify · AHRI 214438129	83.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HMH72B341with indoor coil CM36B36+TDR and furnace TM9V120D20MP1222 of 53 models qualify · AHRI 211628039
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	77.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)RHP15048B21with ducted air handler L(E,G)M60A4Also sold as Champion Heating and Cooling THF2B48T2124 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 213612208
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)YMKE60BNJMFMO-X1 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 205739196
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA21 of 39 models qualify · AHRI 214438121	64.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)DHS18CMB22S5 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 207616532
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	66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)DHS24CMB22S1 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 207616534
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	88.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ36TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ36AAVJU7 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 211635165	60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YVAHP036B21S*Also sold as Coleman CVAHP036B21S5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 203994967
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ42TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ42AAVJU6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 211635166	31.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DHS42CMB22S1 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207616540
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

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	YorkAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH093E23MCAAwith ducted air handler MST093E21ADAA30 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206900419	57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YH2F18SB21with ducted air handler AE*S+CM24C24+TDR7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216437405
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	77.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YMSJYH024BAAND-1with ducted air handler YMSJXH024BAAN--517 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217734524
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST363G22MHAA67 of 110 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438132	76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YMSJYH048BAAND-1with ducted air handler YMSJXH048BAAN--534 of 51 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217734526
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	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YZV48B21with indoor coil XAMC48HE3N1+CC and furnace TM9V100C16MP1248 of 73 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211207031
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)YMKE60BNJMFMO-X12 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205739196
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAA39 of 39 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438121	50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)DHS18CMB22S9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207616532
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	55.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)DHS24CMB22S2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207616534
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	81.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RZQ30TBVJU*with ductless indoor unit FCQ30AAVJU14 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211635164	74.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YVAHP036B21S*Also sold as Coleman CVAHP036B21S5 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994967
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MST483G22MHAA6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214438134	67.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)YVAHP048B21S*Also sold as Coleman CVAHP048B21S3 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994968
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	68.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YVAHP060B21S*2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 203994964

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	York
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.50RXTQ36TBVJU*Also listed as RXSQ36TBVJUNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 100% · 3.44THE2B42T21Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 99% · 141%GSZB401810A*Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 149%THE2B18S21Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 14.5MSH123G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 10.0YVAHP048B21S*Also sold as Coleman CVAHP048B21SDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2	beats 99% · 22.5DZ9VCA2410A*Also sold as Goodman GSZV902410ADucted, 2 tons	beats 96% · 18.0YMKE60BNJMFMO-XDucted, 5 tons and up
EER2	beats 100% · 14.5RXSQ24TBVJU*Non-ducted, 2 tons	beats 100% · 16.7YVAHP048B21S*Also sold as Coleman CVAHP048B21SNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 100% · 24,000 Btu/hMSH183G26MCAANon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 21,800 Btu/hDHS18CMB22SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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