Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU
#7 in 12,000 BTUFull 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.
The Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU rates 4.5 among 12,000 BTU mini-splits; the Daikin Oterra 9,000 BTU rates 3.5 among 9,000 BTU ones.
Daikin Oterra 9,000 BTU
#18 in 9,000 BTUFull review
Daikin’s entry line, for cooling and mild winters: it stops heating below 5 °F, but keeps Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty.
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (12,000 BTU and 9,000 BTU), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU | Daikin Oterra 9,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Cold weather 40% | 87 keeps 100% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to -13 °F | 25 keeps 71% of its heat at 5 °F, heats down to 5 °F |
| Efficiency 30% | 81 10.7 HSPF2, 25.2 SEER2, COP 2.00 at 5 °F | 60 10.2 HSPF2, 21 SEER2, COP 2.00 at 5 °F |
| Warranty 20% | 100 12-year compressor, 12-year parts | 100 12-year compressor, 12-year parts |
| Noise 10% | 81 indoor unit from 23 dB(A) | 100 indoor unit from 19 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU | Daikin Oterra 9,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (certified) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 12,000 BTU | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 12,000 Btu/h | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 13,600 Btu/h | 10,900 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 15,900 Btu/h | 12,200 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 13,600 Btu/h | 7,700 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 100% | 71% |
| Efficiency (certified) | ||
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| SEER2 | 25.2 | 21 |
| EER2 | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 212494258 | 216620038 |
| Operating range | ||
| Heats down to | -13 °F | 5 °F |
| Cooling range | 50 to 114.8 °F | 50 to 118 °F |
| Installation | ||
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 82 ft | up to 66 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Indoor unit | FTXM12WVJU9 | FTXF09BVJU9 |
| Outdoor unit | RXM12WVJU9 | RXF09BVJU9 |
| Build | ||
| Indoor noise | 23–45 dB(A) | 19–44 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 49 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| Weight | indoor 29 lb / outdoor 96 lb | indoor 19 lb / outdoor 63 lb |
| Warranty | 12 yr compressor, 12 yr parts | 12 yr compressor, 12 yr parts |