10 Pioneer 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 Pioneer's own.
Pioneer makes 10 current mini-splits: 3 9,000 BTU, 3 12,000 BTU, 2 18,000 BTU and 2 24,000 BTU. Prices run from $1,058 for the Pioneer Quantum Ultra 9,000 BTU 230V to $2,298 for the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 24,000 BTU 230V. Its best-rated model in each size: the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 9,000 BTU 230V (#2 of 11 9,000 BTU, rated 4.3), the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 12,000 BTU 230V (#2 of 13 12,000 BTU, rated 4.4), the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 18,000 BTU 230V (#2 of 10 18,000 BTU, rated 4.2) and the Pioneer Quantum Hyperformance 24,000 BTU 230V (#2 of 9 24,000 BTU, rated 4.0). Sizes run from 9,000 to 24,000 BTU. All use flared line sets, which need a vacuum pump. 10 of them are on the ENERGY STAR Cold Climate list.
Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $1,398 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,398Prices 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.
Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $1,398 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,398Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $1,311 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,318Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $1,878 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,878Full rated heat in deep cold at a fair price, for a self-installer comfortable with a vacuum pump. Della’s Optima Pro has near-identical certified ratings for a little less.
Amazon $2,298 Pioneer Mini Split store $2,323A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Amazon Pioneer Mini Split store $1,148A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Amazon $1,168 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,168A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Pioneer Mini Split store $1,538A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Amazon $1,088 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,088A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Amazon $1,058 Pioneer Mini Split store $1,058A low price for a self-installer who owns or will rent a vacuum pump. The Klimaire DIY is the same certified system with quick-connect lines, and Della’s Optima has near-identical ratings for less.
Amazon $2,003 Pioneer Mini Split store $2,003
