ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2vsDaikin 2MXL18WMVJU*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2
SEER2
19.5–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU*
SEER2
16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.7BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2 is 27% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU*. The Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU* is larger at 17800 BTU/hr versus 17700 BTU/hr. ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2 sits higher in the category, ranking above 25% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 16 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.7 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.3 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17700 | 17800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17700 | 17800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 18500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 14700 | 12000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 14500 | 18900 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Multi-spilt series | Daikin AURORA |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Daikin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |