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DAIZUKI vs MDX: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DAIZUKI model beats 47% and a typical MDX model 66%. MDX rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

DAIZUKI

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

12 models listed

MDX

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above 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%MDX: Beats 81%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDAIZUKI: Beats 41%MDX: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DAIZUKI: Beats 47%MDX: Beats 79%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 61%MDX: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DAIZUKI: Beats 44%MDX: Beats 46%

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%
    MDX
    92%

  • Xcel CC

    DAIZUKI
    75%
    MDX
    92%

  • CEE Advanced

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    MDX
    17%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DAIZUKI
    0%
    MDX
    100%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DAIZUKI

  1. 1DXFMT-1824-2ZDAIZUKI1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.6score / 100
  2. 2DXTH12C526A-25with ductless indoor unit DXTH12E526A-25DAIZUKI1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    62.1score / 100
  3. 3DXTH18C526A-25with ductless indoor unit DXTH18E526A-25DAIZUKI1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 99% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    55.9score / 100

MDX

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from MDX.

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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