Daikin Mini-Splits Ranked

Last updated: October 22, 2026

8 Daikin mini-splits ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its size, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size mini-splits here, not third among Daikin's own.

Daikin makes 8 current mini-splits: 2 9,000 BTU, 2 12,000 BTU, 2 18,000 BTU and 2 24,000 BTU. Its best-rated model in each size: the Daikin Atmosphera 9,000 BTU (#7 of 27 9,000 BTU, rated 4.6), the Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU (#7 of 29 12,000 BTU, rated 4.5), the Daikin Atmosphera 18,000 BTU (#8 of 22 18,000 BTU, rated 4.1) and the Daikin Atmosphera 24,000 BTU (#6 of 19 24,000 BTU, rated 4.1). Sizes run from 9,000 to 24,000 BTU. Sold for professional installation. 5 of them are on the ENERGY STAR Cold Climate list.

Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Daikin mini-splits 8

  1. Daikin Atmosphera 9,000 BTU
    #7 9,000 BTU4.6Full review

    Holds its full rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −13 °F and carries Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty, among the longest here.

    No price
    11,00011.2Pro install-
  2. Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU
    #7 12,000 BTU4.5Full review

    Holds its full rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −13 °F and carries Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty, among the longest here.

    No price
    13,60010.7Pro install-
  3. Daikin Atmosphera 18,000 BTU
    #8 18,000 BTU4.1Full review

    Holds its full rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −13 °F and carries Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty, among the longest here.

    No price
    21,60010Pro install-
  4. Daikin Atmosphera 24,000 BTU
    #6 24,000 BTU4.1Full review

    Holds its full rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −13 °F and carries Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty, among the longest here.

    No price
    24,00010Pro install-
  5. Daikin Oterra 12,000 BTU
    #21 12,000 BTU3.6Full review

    Daikin’s entry line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, but keeps Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty.

    No price
    9,50010.2Pro install-
  6. Daikin Oterra 9,000 BTU
    #18 9,000 BTU3.5Full review

    Daikin’s entry line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, but keeps Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty.

    No price
    7,70010.2Pro install-
  7. Daikin Oterra 18,000 BTU
    #19 18,000 BTU3.2Full review

    Daikin’s entry line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, but keeps Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty.

    No price
    15,2009.6Pro install-
  8. Daikin Oterra 24,000 BTU
    #16 24,000 BTU3.1Full review

    Daikin’s entry line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, but keeps Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty.

    No price
    16,8009.5Pro install-

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