2026 comparison
Mini Split Brand Rankings
Every score, price, efficiency range, zone count, and warranty line below is a brand-level planning summary. Open the detail page, then require exact-model documentation before purchase.
#1
Mitsubishi Electric
premium
Editorial score: 4.9/5
- SEER2 range
- 20–33.1
- HSPF2 range
- 10–13.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 8
- Planning price
- $5,000–$35,000
Mitsubishi Electric is #1 in our 2026 premium mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 20–33.1 SEER2 and 10–13.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -13°F. Listed configurations extend to 8 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#2
Daikin
premium
Editorial score: 4.85/5
- SEER2 range
- 18–28
- HSPF2 range
- 9.5–13
- Listed zones
- Up to 8
- Planning price
- $3,000–$14,000
Daikin is #2 in our 2026 premium mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 18–28 SEER2 and 9.5–13 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -4°F. Listed configurations extend to 8 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#3
Bosch
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.8/5
- SEER2 range
- 17–22
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12
- Listed zones
- Up to 3
- Planning price
- $2,500–$9,000
Bosch is #3 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 17–22 SEER2 and 9–12 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 3 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#4
Fujitsu
premium
Editorial score: 4.75/5
- SEER2 range
- 19–33
- HSPF2 range
- 10–14.2
- Listed zones
- Up to 8
- Planning price
- $3,200–$13,000
Fujitsu is #4 in our 2026 premium mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 19–33 SEER2 and 10–14.2 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -15°F. Listed configurations extend to 8 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#5
LG
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.7/5
- SEER2 range
- 18–28
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $2,800–$11,000
LG is #5 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 18–28 SEER2 and 9–12.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -13°F. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#6
Gree
value
Editorial score: 4.65/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–25
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–11
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $1,800–$7,000
Gree is #6 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–25 SEER2 and 8.5–11 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#7
Trane
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.6/5
- SEER2 range
- 17–22
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $3,200–$12,000
Trane is #7 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 17–22 SEER2 and 9–12 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#8
Samsung
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.55/5
- SEER2 range
- 18–26
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $2,500–$10,000
Samsung is #8 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 18–26 SEER2 and 9–12 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#9
Carrier
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.5/5
- SEER2 range
- 17–24
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $3,000–$12,000
Carrier is #9 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 17–24 SEER2 and 9–12 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#10
Cooper & Hunter
value
Editorial score: 4.45/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–23
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–11.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $1,500–$6,000
Cooper & Hunter is #10 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–23 SEER2 and 8.5–11.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -22°F. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#11
Senville
value
Editorial score: 4.4/5
- SEER2 range
- 15–19
- HSPF2 range
- 8–10
- Listed zones
- Up to 1
- Planning price
- $800–$2,500
Senville is #11 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 15–19 SEER2 and 8–10 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 1 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#12
Lennox
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.35/5
- SEER2 range
- 17–24
- HSPF2 range
- 9–12.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $3,500–$13,000
Lennox is #12 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 17–24 SEER2 and 9–12.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#15
MRCOOL
value
Editorial score: 4.2/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $1,200–$5,000
MRCOOL is #15 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#16
Klimaire
value
Editorial score: 4.15/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–21
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $1,500–$5,500
Klimaire is #16 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–21 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#17
Blueridge
value
Editorial score: 4.1/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 3
- Planning price
- $1,200–$4,500
Blueridge is #17 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. The comparison data flags cold-climate options with published operation down to -4°F. Listed configurations extend to 3 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#18
Midea
value
Editorial score: 4.05/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–11
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $1,500–$6,000
Midea is #18 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–11 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#19
AUX
value
Editorial score: 4/5
- SEER2 range
- 15–19
- HSPF2 range
- 8–10
- Listed zones
- Up to 3
- Planning price
- $900–$3,000
AUX is #19 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 15–19 SEER2 and 8–10 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 3 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#20
York
mid-range
Editorial score: 3.95/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–20
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–11
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $2,500–$8,000
York is #20 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–20 SEER2 and 8.5–11 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#21
Rheem
mid-range
Editorial score: 3.9/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–11
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $2,500–$8,500
Rheem is #21 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–11 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#22
Goodman
value
Editorial score: 3.85/5
- SEER2 range
- 15–19
- HSPF2 range
- 8–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $1,800–$6,000
Goodman is #22 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 15–19 SEER2 and 8–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#23
Pioneer
value
Editorial score: 3.8/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 5
- Planning price
- $1,000–$5,000
Pioneer is #23 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 5 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#24
Perfect Aire
value
Editorial score: 3.75/5
- SEER2 range
- 15–19
- HSPF2 range
- 8–10
- Listed zones
- Up to 1
- Planning price
- $700–$2,500
Perfect Aire is #24 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 15–19 SEER2 and 8–10 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 1 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#25
Aircon
value
Editorial score: 3.7/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–20
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $1,200–$4,500
Aircon is #25 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–20 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#1013
Panasonic
mid-range
Editorial score: 4.3/5
- SEER2 range
- 18–24
- HSPF2 range
- 9.5–12.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 4
- Planning price
- $2,500–$9,000
Panasonic is #1013 in our 2026 mid-range mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 18–24 SEER2 and 9.5–12.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 4 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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#1014
TOSOT
value
Editorial score: 3.9/5
- SEER2 range
- 16–22
- HSPF2 range
- 8.5–10.5
- Listed zones
- Up to 3
- Planning price
- $1,200–$4,500
TOSOT is #1014 in our 2026 value mini-split comparison. Our brand-level data lists 16–22 SEER2 and 8.5–10.5 HSPF2 across the lineup. Cold-weather capacity must be checked on the exact matched system. Listed configurations extend to 3 zones, subject to model-specific combination and connected-capacity rules. These are comparison values, not a project specification: confirm the exact indoor/outdoor match, design conditions, controls, electrical and permit scope, current warranty terms, and any incentive assumptions in writing before purchase.
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