Daikin Perfera vs Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY
A side-by-side look at the Daikin Perfera and Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Daikin Daikin Perfera | Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Cooling capacity | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Heating capacity | 4 kW | 4 kW |
| Efficiency (SEER) | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Efficiency (SCOP) | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Indoor noise | 19 dB | 19 dB |
| Outdoor noise | 47 dB | 49 dB |
| Refrigerant | R32 | R32 |
| Wi-Fi control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
Best value per row highlighted. Prices last checked 21 July 2026.
Daikin Perfera
The Perfera is about as good as a single-room split gets, with an A+++ SEER/SCOP rating and a 19 dB(A) whisper mode. As an air-to-air heat pump it delivers strong low-cost heat down to well below freezing, making it a credible primary heat source for a room, not just a summer cooler. You pay a premium, but built-in Onecta Wi-Fi, the Flash Streamer purifier and occupancy sensing justify it.
Full Daikin Perfera review →Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY
The MSZ-AY replaced the long-serving MSZ-AP as Mitsubishi's core wall split and is a dependable all-rounder with A+++ cooling and A++ heating. Built-in Wi-Fi and Plasma Quad filtration are welcome at this price. As a heat pump it heats a room efficiently, though its SCOP trails the premium Kirigamine and Daikin Perfera.
Full Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY review →