Daikin Comfora vs Panasonic Etherea Z
A side-by-side look at the Daikin Comfora and Panasonic Etherea Z. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Daikin Daikin Comfora | Panasonic Panasonic Etherea Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Cooling capacity | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Heating capacity | 4 kW | 4.5 kW |
| Efficiency (SEER) | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Efficiency (SCOP) | 4.64 | 5.1 |
| Indoor noise | 20 dB | 19 dB |
| Outdoor noise | 48 dB | 48 dB |
| Refrigerant | R32 | R32 |
| Wi-Fi control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
Best value per row highlighted. Prices last checked 21 July 2026.
Daikin Comfora
The Comfora is Daikin's budget-conscious wall unit, trading the Perfera's chart-topping efficiency for a keener price while keeping Daikin reliability. Its SCOP of 4.6 still makes it an effective air-to-air heat pump for shoulder-season and mild-winter heating. Note that Wi-Fi is an optional add-on rather than built in.
Full Daikin Comfora review →Panasonic Etherea Z
The Etherea Z is Panasonic's premium wall split, pairing A+++ ratings in both modes with the nanoe X air purifier that runs even when you are not cooling. Its high SCOP makes it a strong air-to-air heat pump, comfortably heating a room through a UK winter at low cost. A refined, quiet and well-rounded alternative to the Daikin Perfera.
Full Panasonic Etherea Z review →