Daikin Perfera vs Panasonic Etherea Z
A side-by-side look at the Daikin Perfera and Panasonic Etherea Z. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Daikin Daikin Perfera | Panasonic Panasonic Etherea Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Cooling capacity | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Heating capacity | 4 kW | 4.5 kW |
| Efficiency (SEER) | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Efficiency (SCOP) | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Indoor noise | 19 dB | 19 dB |
| Outdoor noise | 47 dB | 48 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 →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 →