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DAIZUKI vs Fuji: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DAIZUKI model beats 47% and a typical Fuji model 52%. Fuji rates slightly higher overall.

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DAIZUKI

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

Fuji

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FDAIZUKI: Beats 39%Fuji: Beats 54%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDAIZUKI: Beats 41%Fuji: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DAIZUKI: Beats 47%Fuji: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 61%Fuji: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 44%Fuji: Beats 37%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    DAIZUKI
    92%
    Fuji
    75%

  • Xcel CC

    DAIZUKI
    75%
    Fuji
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    Fuji
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    Fuji
    0%

All-around best, ductless 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DAIZUKI

  1. 1DXTH24C526A-25with ductless indoor unit DXTH24E526A-25DAIZUKI2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    93% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    56.1score / 100Heating 58 · Cooling 54
  2. 2DXTH24C626A-21with ductless indoor unit DXTH24E626A-21DAIZUKI2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 54% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026
    Heat kept at 5°F
    55% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    42.7score / 100Heating 39 · Cooling 46

Fuji

  1. 1FM3H24D230UFuji2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 67.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    71.8score / 100Heating 68 · Cooling 76

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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