Daikin DHC0603********A*vsSMART COMFORT N5H5S36*L*AAA*
Side-by-side light commercial unit comparison
Daikin DHC0603********A*
SEER2
16.2BTU/Wh
EER2
12.2BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small AC
System
Packaged
SMART COMFORT N5H5S36*L*AAA*
SEER2
15.5–16BTU/Wh
EER2
12.5–13BTU/Wh
Class
Very Small HP
System
Split
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 16.2 vs 16.0 BTU/Wh. The Daikin DHC0603********A* is larger at 16.2 BTU/Wh versus 16 BTU/Wh. SMART COMFORT N5H5S36*L*AAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the Daikin DHC0603********A* sits higher in the category, ranking above 73% of certified light commercial hvac.
Efficiency
| Spec | Daikin | SMART COMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.2 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.2 | 13 |
| EER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.2 | 12.5 |
Capacity & Configuration
| Spec | Daikin | SMART COMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Very Small AC | Very Small HP |
| System Type | Packaged | Split |
| Heating Section | Electric Resistance | Electric Resistance |
| Cold Climate Certified | NA | No |
| Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Daikin | SMART COMFORT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |