Daikin RXQ12ASBU*vsHaier 1Q12TE2BE**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Daikin RXQ12ASBU*
SEER2
20BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
12000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Haier 1Q12TE2BE**
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
11800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Haier 1Q12TE2BE** is 5% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 20.0 BTU/Wh for the Daikin RXQ12ASBU*. The Daikin RXQ12ASBU* is larger at 12000 BTU/hr versus 11800 BTU/hr. Haier 1Q12TE2BE** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Daikin | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 21 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 9.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | Daikin | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 11800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 11800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 13500 | 13000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 8000 | 7800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 9300 | 10400 |
Configuration
| Spec | Daikin | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 115V OTERA | Tempo 230V |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Daikin | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |