Daikin RXP15AVJU*vsPanasonic CU-XE15WKUA
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Daikin RXP15AVJU*
SEER2
18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
14400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Panasonic CU-XE15WKUA
SEER2
22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
14700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Panasonic CU-XE15WKUA is 18% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the Daikin RXP15AVJU*. The Panasonic CU-XE15WKUA is larger at 14700 BTU/hr versus 14400 BTU/hr. Daikin RXP15AVJU* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Daikin | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 22 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.2 | 11 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.2 | 11 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 1.87 |
Capacity
| Spec | Daikin | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 14400 | 14700 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 14400 | 14700 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 17200 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 13000 | 11000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 15300 |
Configuration
| Spec | Daikin | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AURORA | CS-XE15WKUAW / CU-XE15WKUA |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Daikin | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |