Mitsubishi vs Daikin Heat Pumps

Mitsubishi vs Daikin Heat Pumps: Full Comparison

Mitsubishi and Daikin are the two heavyweight brands in the heat pump world — both Japanese manufacturers with decades of experience. We track 102 Mitsubishi models and 20 Daikin models with full performance data. On average, they're remarkably close: Mitsubishi averages SEER2 20.2 and COP 2.75 at 17°F, while Daikin averages SEER2 20.8 and COP 2.76 at 17°F. Where they diverge is price — Daikin starts at $1,090 while Mitsubishi starts at $1,329 — and product range. Mitsubishi offers far more configurations, especially in multi-zone systems. Compare them head-to-head below.

212 heat pumps match this filter. Showing top 50 by SEER2.

Name

Brand

Refrigerant

Performance

Operation

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 6k BTU Wall Mount
$2,492 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.98	810	-	-	1.93	9,000
5F	2.38	12,600	2.39	1,140	2.38	12,600
17F	3.45	6,000	2.74	1,310	2.69	14,400
47F	4.88	9,000	4.15	1,700	3.31	20,000
95F	6.28	6,000	4.15	1,700	3.31	14,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,492
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,811 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	2.05	1,470	-	-	2.01	12,000
5F	2.2	14,700	2.2	1,800	2.2	14,700
17F	3.47	7,700	2.44	2,000	2.39	16,300
47F	4.95	12,000	5.05	3,100	2.93	21,300
95F	5.38	9,000	4.58	2,500	2.78	15,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,811
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$3,158 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	2.01	1,510	-	-	2.01	13,200
5F	2.2	16,200	2.26	1,850	2.2	16,200
17F	3.41	9,300	2.54	2,080	2.49	18,200
47F	4.2	13,200	5.05	3,100	3.22	23,500
95F	4.51	12,000	4.58	2,500	2.84	16,100

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,158
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,465 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.96	670	-	-	1.95	7,450
5F	1.8	9,600	2.29	860	1.8	9,600
17F	2.66	5,900	2.32	1,030	2.39	11,500
47F	4.85	9,600	5.69	3,300	2.66	15,900
95F	4.55	9,000	4.47	3,200	3.41	12,200

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,465
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$1,940 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-410A

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	2.12	1,230	-	-	2.08	6,180
5F	2.12	7,900	2.1	1,580	2.12	7,900
17F	2.61	6,500	2.39	2,040	2.43	10,200
47F	4.44	10,900	5.73	4,500	2.68	15,900
95F	4.55	9,000	4.4	3,600	3.41	12,200

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$1,940
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,241 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.41	480	-	-	1.43	5,330
5F	1.8	8,100	1.86	700	1.8	8,100
17F	2.69	6,700	2.22	910	2.15	10,200
47F	4.44	10,900	5.69	3,300	2.68	15,900
95F	4.55	9,000	4.47	3,200	3.41	12,200

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,241
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Daikin 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,063 (3 stores)

DAIKIN

R-32

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	3.74	2,300	-	-	1.83	10,000
5F	1.8	11,000	3.74	2,300	2.0	11,000
17F	3.17	6,600	4.32	2,800	2.33	13,200
47F	4.61	11,000	6.14	4,400	3.22	15,700
95F	4.8	9,000	4.78	4,400	4.26	12,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,063
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 15k BTU Wall Mount
$3,633 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.81	2,720	-	-	1.82	16,500
5F	2.06	22,200	2.15	3,660	2.06	22,200
17F	3.08	10,600	2.1	4,370	2.1	26,500
47F	4.48	16,500	5.39	5,150	3.16	28,400
95F	4.31	15,000	4.17	3,700	2.54	19,100

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,633
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,936 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	0.95	1,130	-	-	0.93	8,160
5F	1.8	12,300	1.42	1,700	1.8	12,300
17F	2.72	7,600	1.85	2,210	1.85	16,000
47F	3.92	12,300	3.87	3,300	2.24	19,100
95F	3.91	12,000	2.12	1,300	2.15	14,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,936
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,643 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.24	550	-	-	1.26	6,780
5F	1.8	10,100	1.63	780	1.8	10,100
17F	2.64	9,000	2.05	980	2.11	12,000
47F	3.84	14,400	4.0	1,500	2.98	18,100
95F	3.91	12,000	4.23	1,300	2.75	14,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,643
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 17k BTU Wall Mount
$4,230 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.84	2,760	-	-	1.83	17,500
5F	2.06	23,600	2.06	3,730	2.06	23,600
17F	3.0	12,700	2.14	4,450	2.16	28,200
47F	3.58	17,000	5.39	5,150	3.06	30,200
95F	3.82	17,200	4.17	3,700	2.67	21,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,230
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Daikin 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,420 (3 stores)

DAIKIN

R-32

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	4.07	2,500	-	-	1.74	10,700
5F	1.8	13,600	3.49	2,500	2.0	13,600
17F	3.11	8,600	4.13	3,100	2.24	15,900
47F	4.38	13,600	5.63	4,800	2.89	19,400
95F	3.86	12,000	5.21	4,800	3.35	16,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,420
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 12k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$5,216 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.14	1,600	-	-	2.14	7,800
5F	2.3	8,800	1.26	1,800	2.3	8,800
17F	2.8	10,700	1.57	2,300	2.8	10,700
47F	3.81	20,000	5.86	4,200	3.81	20,000
95F	5.02	12,000	5.98	4,900	4.98	12,400

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$5,216
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 18k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$6,167 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.12	1,600	-	-	2.17	8,800
5F	2.2	9,400	1.26	1,800	2.2	9,400
17F	2.61	12,000	1.57	2,300	2.61	12,000
47F	3.7	23,000	6.15	4,200	3.74	24,000
95F	4.03	18,000	6.11	5,000	3.99	18,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$6,167
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 30k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$11,314 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.45	4,600	-	-	2.19	26,300
5F	2.3	32,000	1.99	7,000	2.3	32,000
17F	3.1	21,600	2.93	8,300	2.14	32,000
47F	4.59	34,000	6.24	11,500	4.59	34,000
95F	4.13	30,000	6.05	12,600	4.07	31,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$11,314
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 21k BTU Wall Mount
$4,794 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.72	2,930	-	-	1.73	19,800
5F	2.05	26,600	2.06	3,930	2.05	26,600
17F	3.02	13,600	2.26	4,310	2.25	29,200
47F	3.87	19,800	5.04	5,500	2.96	36,200
95F	3.91	20,800	2.82	2,500	2.3	26,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,794
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 36k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$12,571 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.4	4,600	-	-	2.24	32,500
5F	2.1	38,000	1.94	7,000	2.1	38,000
17F	2.89	24,000	2.56	8,300	1.91	38,000
47F	4.49	40,000	6.15	13,000	4.49	40,000
95F	4.03	36,000	5.99	14,300	3.91	36,600

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$12,571
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 36k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$9,381 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	2.08	5,900	-	-	2.59	17,600
5F	2.7	20,000	2.34	6,800	2.7	20,000
17F	3.1	23,600	2.76	8,300	3.1	23,600
47F	4.49	40,000	6.15	13,000	4.49	40,000
95F	4.03	36,000	5.99	14,300	3.91	36,600

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$9,381
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 30k BTU Wall Mount
$8,842 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.4	4,500	-	-	1.81	21,400
5F	1.9	32,000	1.93	6,900	1.9	32,000
17F	3.0	22,000	2.64	8,300	1.59	32,000
47F	3.8	34,000	5.91	11,500	3.8	34,000
95F	3.74	30,000	5.96	12,600	3.71	31,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$8,842
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric Smart Multi 48k BTU Multi-Zone
$11,307 at HVACDirect

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	0.92	1,700	-	-	1.5	54,000
5F	2.0	54,000	1.39	6,600	2.0	54,000
17F	2.7	38,000	1.64	8,000	2.0	54,000
47F	4.0	54,000	3.23	13,000	4.0	54,000
95F	3.83	48,000	3.49	15,000	3.83	48,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$11,307
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric Smart Multi 36k BTU Multi-Zone
$7,844 at HVACDirect

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	0.67	1,700	-	-	1.42	42,000
5F	2.0	42,000	1.49	6,000	2.0	42,000
17F	2.8	32,600	1.74	7,000	2.04	42,000
47F	4.0	42,000	3.66	12,600	4.0	42,000
95F	4.24	36,000	3.1	13,000	4.24	36,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$7,844
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric Smart Multi 36k BTU Multi-Zone
$7,256 at HVACDirect

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	0.7	1,700	-	-	1.42	18,600
5F	2.2	29,000	1.49	5,100	2.2	29,000
17F	2.8	26,400	1.79	5,200	2.04	36,000
47F	4.01	41,000	3.66	12,600	4.01	41,000
95F	4.14	36,000	3.1	13,000	4.14	36,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$7,256
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 24k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$9,257 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.85	4,600	-	-	2.03	18,800
5F	2.2	26,000	2.47	7,000	2.2	26,000
17F	2.9	16,400	2.81	7,000	2.07	26,000
47F	4.61	28,000	5.69	13,200	4.61	28,000
95F	4.72	24,000	5.46	13,600	4.5	24,400

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$9,257
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Daikin 18k BTU Wall Mount
$3,684 (3 stores)

DAIKIN

R-32

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.36	2,000	-	-	1.53	16,200
5F	1.75	21,600	3.06	4,700	1.8	21,600
17F	2.69	15,400	3.54	5,800	2.02	23,800
47F	3.6	21,600	4.88	9,000	2.68	30,200
95F	3.66	18,000	4.12	9,000	3.19	22,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,684
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 24k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$7,208 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.55	2,900	-	-	1.96	10,300
5F	2.11	11,500	1.73	3,300	2.11	11,500
17F	3.01	15,700	2.58	5,100	3.01	15,700
47F	4.11	29,000	3.05	5,200	3.99	31,600
95F	3.89	24,000	3.91	6,800	3.86	24,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$7,208
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 18k BTU Wall Mount
$3,774 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.74	2,610	-	-	1.71	15,150
5F	1.8	19,000	1.88	3,280	1.8	19,000
17F	2.86	12,000	2.02	3,860	2.03	22,400
47F	4.16	19,000	4.86	6,800	2.01	27,400
95F	4.12	18,000	4.48	5,200	3.0	22,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,774
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 18k BTU Wall Mount
$3,517 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.49	1,880	-	-	1.46	10,330
5F	1.8	15,200	1.68	2,630	1.8	15,200
17F	2.75	13,700	1.83	3,310	1.84	18,200
47F	3.77	21,600	4.98	6,800	2.01	27,400
95F	4.12	18,000	4.48	5,200	3.0	22,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,517
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 14k BTU Wall Mount
$3,241 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.29	1,500	-	-	1.28	10,870
5F	1.8	14,000	1.66	1,930	1.8	14,000
17F	2.68	8,700	2.0	2,320	1.97	16,800
47F	3.73	14,000	5.48	4,300	2.45	21,000
95F	3.83	14,000	4.32	2,800	2.42	18,200

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,241
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 14k BTU Wall Mount
$2,948 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.46	1,690	-	-	1.44	12,220
5F	1.8	13,700	1.73	2,010	1.8	13,700
17F	2.51	11,400	1.95	2,260	1.92	16,400
47F	3.3	18,000	5.04	4,300	2.45	21,000
95F	3.83	14,000	4.32	2,800	2.42	18,200

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,948
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 36k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$10,527 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.36	4,500	-	-	2.07	31,200
5F	1.8	38,000	1.87	6,900	1.8	38,000
17F	2.8	24,200	2.56	8,300	1.53	38,000
47F	4.2	40,000	5.86	13,000	4.2	40,000
95F	3.6	36,000	5.86	14,400	3.57	37,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$10,527
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 34k BTU Wall Mount
$10,642 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.37	4,500	-	-	2.02	31,200
5F	1.8	38,000	1.91	6,900	1.8	38,000
17F	2.8	24,200	2.59	8,300	1.61	38,000
47F	4.1	40,000	5.95	13,000	4.1	40,000
95F	3.5	33,600	5.86	14,200	3.39	36,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$10,642
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Daikin 22k BTU Wall Mount
$4,167 (3 stores)

DAIKIN

R-32

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.12	1,600	-	-	1.51	18,000
5F	1.8	23,400	3.13	4,700	1.8	24,000
17F	2.73	16,000	3.62	5,800	2.0	26,100
47F	3.53	24,000	4.98	9,000	2.65	32,200
95F	3.52	21,600	4.12	9,000	2.72	26,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,167
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 27k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$8,367 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.52	2,900	-	-	1.97	11,500
5F	2.1	12,800	1.7	3,300	2.1	12,800
17F	2.8	17,700	2.53	5,100	2.8	17,700
47F	4.0	32,600	2.99	5,100	3.92	34,600
95F	3.44	27,000	3.91	6,800	3.31	30,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$8,367
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 30k BTU Ceiling Cassette
$8,819 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.37	4,500	-	-	1.79	21,700
5F	1.9	32,000	1.89	6,900	1.9	32,000
17F	2.7	22,400	2.56	8,300	1.56	32,000
47F	3.7	35,000	5.62	11,500	3.7	35,000
95F	3.63	30,000	5.63	12,300	3.56	31,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$8,819
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 24k BTU Wall Mount
$7,719 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.76	4,500	-	-	1.88	18,500
5F	1.9	26,000	2.35	6,900	1.9	26,000
17F	2.69	17,000	2.7	7,000	1.76	26,000
47F	4.3	28,000	5.52	12,800	4.3	28,000
95F	4.26	24,000	5.39	13,600	4.24	25,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$7,719
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 30k BTU Compact Ducted
$9,820 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.3	4,600	-	-	1.8	21,300
5F	1.9	32,000	1.76	6,900	1.9	32,000
17F	2.78	21,800	2.34	8,300	1.68	32,000
47F	3.89	34,000	5.53	11,500	3.89	34,000
95F	3.66	30,000	5.5	12,200	3.65	30,800

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$9,820
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,411 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.58	1,400	-	-	2.22	6,500
5F	2.01	7,800	2.06	1,900	2.01	7,800
17F	2.73	9,600	2.93	2,800	2.73	9,600
47F	3.66	15,000	7.06	5,300	3.66	15,000
95F	3.59	12,000	3.96	2,700	3.59	12,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,411
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,411 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.58	1,400	-	-	2.22	6,500
5F	2.01	7,800	2.06	1,900	2.01	7,800
17F	2.73	9,600	2.93	2,800	2.73	9,600
47F	3.66	15,000	7.06	5,300	3.66	15,000
95F	3.59	12,000	3.96	2,700	3.59	12,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,411
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,240 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.8	1,600	-	-	2.63	5,200
5F	2.98	6,200	2.28	2,100	2.98	6,200
17F	3.42	7,700	2.72	2,600	3.42	7,700
47F	4.4	12,000	7.06	5,300	4.19	13,000
95F	3.77	9,000	4.81	2,300	3.77	9,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,240
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,240 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.8	1,600	-	-	2.63	5,200
5F	2.98	6,200	2.28	2,100	2.98	6,200
17F	3.42	7,700	2.72	2,600	3.42	7,700
47F	4.4	12,000	7.06	5,300	4.19	13,000
95F	3.77	9,000	4.81	2,300	3.77	9,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,240
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 12k BTU Wall Mount
$2,411 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.58	1,400	-	-	2.22	6,500
5F	2.01	7,800	2.06	1,900	2.01	7,800
17F	2.73	9,600	2.93	2,800	2.73	9,600
47F	3.66	15,000	7.06	5,300	3.66	15,000
95F	3.59	12,000	3.96	2,700	3.59	12,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,411
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 9k BTU Wall Mount
$2,240 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.8	1,600	-	-	2.63	5,200
5F	2.98	6,200	2.28	2,100	2.98	6,200
17F	3.42	7,700	2.72	2,600	3.42	7,700
47F	4.4	12,000	7.06	5,300	4.19	13,000
95F	3.77	9,000	4.81	2,300	3.77	9,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$2,240
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 9k BTU Floor Mount
$3,061 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.8	1,600	-	-	2.63	5,200
5F	2.98	6,200	1.88	1,800	2.98	6,200
17F	3.37	7,700	2.63	2,600	3.37	7,700
47F	4.34	12,000	6.5	5,100	4.14	13,000
95F	3.71	9,000	3.66	2,000	3.71	9,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$3,061
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 22k BTU Wall Mount
$4,620 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.56	2,610	-	-	1.56	16,410
5F	1.8	21,200	1.86	3,360	1.8	21,200
17F	2.93	14,000	2.11	4,030	2.13	25,400
47F	4.14	21,200	4.24	6,800	2.34	32,000
95F	3.82	22,400	4.25	7,400	2.74	27,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,620
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series 22k BTU Wall Mount
$4,125 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-10.0F	1.9	2,530	-	-	1.88	15,140
5F	1.8	19,400	2.19	3,440	1.8	19,400
17F	2.79	19,200	2.31	4,100	2.32	24,600
47F	3.46	27,600	4.24	6,800	2.34	32,000
95F	3.82	22,400	4.25	7,400	2.74	27,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,125
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric Smart Multi 42k BTU Multi-Zone
$9,322 at HVACDirect

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	0.71	1,700	-	-	1.46	48,000
5F	2.0	48,000	1.5	6,400	2.0	48,000
17F	2.8	34,000	1.69	7,500	2.02	48,000
47F	4.1	48,000	3.32	12,800	4.1	48,000
95F	3.92	42,000	3.28	14,000	3.92	42,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$9,322
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P-Series 24k BTU Wall Mount
$4,515 at GotDuctless

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-410A

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
5F	-	-	2.87	4,900	1.94	15,200
17F	2.63	15,700	3.17	5,400	2.95	18,300
47F	3.16	28,000	5.38	9,000	3.16	28,000
95F	3.59	24,000	6.82	10,000	3.59	24,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$4,515
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 36k BTU Central Ducted
$11,140 at GotDuctless

Mitsubishi Electric

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-13.0F	1.17	4,600	-	-	2.2	30,800
5F	2.1	38,000	1.65	7,000	2.1	38,000
17F	2.75	24,400	2.15	8,300	2.0	38,000
47F	4.22	40,000	5.69	13,000	4.22	40,000
95F	3.56	36,000	5.63	14,600	3.54	37,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$11,140
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric M series 24k BTU Compact Ducted
$5,651 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.85	2,400	-	-	2.51	11,200
5F	3.0	13,900	3.07	4,400	3.0	13,900
17F	3.09	17,100	3.44	5,400	3.09	17,100
47F	3.59	25,000	5.66	8,300	3.4	28,200
95F	3.7	24,000	4.23	9,100	3.7	24,000

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$5,651
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Mitsubishi Electric P series 24k BTU Wall Mount
$5,268 (2 stores)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

R-454B

Temp	COP	BTU (rated)	COP (min)	BTU (min)	COP (max)	BTU (max)
-4.0F	1.6	3,000	-	-	1.97	10,400
5F	2.0	11,600	1.7	3,300	2.0	11,600
17F	2.8	15,300	2.58	5,100	2.8	15,300
47F	3.4	28,000	2.93	5,200	3.28	31,000
95F	3.53	24,000	3.78	6,700	3.5	24,500

kWh/yr (heat pump)	-
kWh suppl. heat	-
kWh total/yr	-
Hours over capacity	-
Hours short cycling	-
Purchase cost	$5,268
Energy cost	-
Total cost	-

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more efficient, Mitsubishi or Daikin?

They're essentially tied on efficiency. Daikin edges Mitsubishi slightly on average SEER2 (20.8 vs 20.2), while their cold-weather performance is nearly identical (COP 2.76 vs 2.75 at 17°F). The differences between individual models within each brand are larger than the differences between the brands.

Which is cheaper?

Daikin, generally. Daikin's lineup starts around $1,090 with an average price around $2,364. Mitsubishi starts at $1,329 with an average around $4,099. Part of this is product mix — Mitsubishi has more high-end multi-zone systems that push the average up. For comparable single-zone units, the gap is smaller.

Which brand has better cold-climate performance?

Both offer excellent cold-climate models. Mitsubishi's Hyper-Heat line is the industry benchmark for cold-weather operation, with models rated to -13°F. Daikin's Fit and Aurora series also perform well in cold climates. Check the COP at 5°F and 17°F columns to compare specific models.

Who actually makes these?

Both are Japanese companies — Mitsubishi Electric (part of the Mitsubishi group) and Daikin Industries (the world's largest HVAC manufacturer). Both manufacture in multiple countries. Daikin also owns Goodman/Amana, and some Daikin-branded products share platforms with those brands. Mitsubishi partners with Trane for some commercial products.

Which should I buy?

If you want the widest selection and don't mind paying more, Mitsubishi has 5x the model options. If you want competitive efficiency at a lower price point, Daikin is hard to beat. Both are reliable, well-supported brands. Enter your location above and compare specific models — the best choice depends on your capacity needs, climate, and budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more efficient, Mitsubishi or Daikin?

Which is cheaper?

Which brand has better cold-climate performance?

Who actually makes these?

Which should I buy?

This is a prototype I'm working on, and would love feedback - send any thoughts/comments/suggestions for improvement to tophatmonkey@gmail.com

This page is made to help you figure out heat pumps. Heat pumps used to have universally terrible performance when it got below 40 degrees, but in recent years, that's changed - some now work well down to -22! But that's not true for all heat pumps, which is why I made this tool to use the actual performance metrics to estimate how each would behave with your house, in your specific location and your weather.

How?

First, use the map to choose where your house is.
Using that, we get the hourly weather for your location for the full year.
Then, use the text boxes to describe your house - where is it, how big it is, how well insulated, and how much your electricity costs.
Using that, we make a model of your house and estimate heat loss for every hour.
Using those together, along with capacity/efficiency data at different temps for lots of heat pumps, we estimate how much electricity each one would use, and figure out which ones won't be able to keep up - look for "Hours Over Capacity" to see which heat pumps aren't quite keeping up. A little of that is OK, a lot, not so much.
The page combines the purchase price (amortized) with the annual electricity cost to show a blended cost per year. A more efficient heat pump might cost more upfront, but if you need a lot of heating or cooling, it might end up being cheaper overall. We sort by that annual cost.

This page may look kind of crappy, but don't judge this book by its cover! It's more sophisticated than most pages that look a lot nicer.

Heat pumps are pretty awesome. They're basically air conditioners that can run in either direction, and because they move heat between in and outside instead of just creating it, they can be more than 100% efficient! In many cases, they're in the range of 400% efficient, or even more. You can get more heat in your house using natural gas to generate electricity to run a heat pump than if you burn the gas directly in your house. Crazy!

This tool is for people who are interested in buying a heat pump without going through a contractor, or for any contractors who might find comparisons useful. In many cases, especially with minisplits, it's not too hard to do it yourself, and much cheaper than hiring a professional. But they can be a bit tricky to compare when it comes to efficiency versus cost tradeoffs, which is why I built this tool to help you play around the numbers and figure out what might be right for you.

If you decide to DIY this, though, I'd advise a few things. First, watch a bunch of YouTube DIY videos, but be aware that it's not quite as simple to do a good job of it as they show. If you get one of the MrCool DIY series pumps, you can just use their pre-evacuated linesets, and I've heard that's pretty simple. But if you go with one of the others with normal linesets, you need a vacuum pump, torque wrench, and the other tools they recommend, but you also need a digital micron gauge, a flaring tool, and you probably want a coring tool with shutoff valve, and you might want to do a pressure test with nitrogen, which means you probably need a pressure regulator. You probably also want a higher quality vacuum pump than most YouTubers show. Many YouTubers use an analog manifold, but for pulling a deep vacuum and making sure it holds, that's like trying to measure inches with your car's odometer - the level to which you need to measure is invisible on that scale. Instead, you want a digital micron gauge. This isn't to scare you off, I did my own this way and it wasn't hard once I figured out what I needed, this is just to make it so you don't get halfway into your project before you realize the real cost of doing this right.

Mitsubishi vs Daikin Heat Pumps: Full Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more efficient, Mitsubishi or Daikin?

Which is cheaper?

Which brand has better cold-climate performance?

Who actually makes these?

Which should I buy?

Mitsubishi vs Daikin Heat Pumps: Full Comparison

What would a heat pump save in your home?

Frequently Asked Questions

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