Brand against brand
Both lineups side by side at every size both brands sell, from the 42 new mini splits we can find in stock right now: live prices, SEER2 ratings, noise and the warranty each listing states.
The short answer
We track 28 MRCOOL and 14 Pioneer mini splits in stock, and both brands sell 4 sizes in common (9,000, 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 BTU).
The better buy depends on your size, so compare the models at yours below.
| MRCOOL | Pioneer | |
|---|---|---|
| In stock of models we track | 28 of 28 | 14 of 25 |
| Sizes in stock | 9,000 to 36,000 BTU | 9,000 to 24,000 BTU |
| Live prices | $829 to $3,469 | $664 to $1,906 |
| Best SEER2 | SEER2 23.6 (DIY 5th Gen 9,000 BTU Mini Split) | SEER2 25 (several models) |
| DIY kits | 21 of 28 | 0 of 14 |
| 115 V models | 8 of 28 | 5 of 14 |
| Coldest heating rating | -22°F outdoors | -13°F outdoors |
| Compressor warranty, as listed | 2 to 7 yr (27 of 28 state it) | 5 yr (13 of 14 state it) |
| Recall check | None named | None named |
Every new mini split of each brand we can find in stock, cheapest first, at each size both sell. A model within 5% of a size is grouped with it and shows its own rating. marks a noise rating we have checked against the retailer's specification for that exact model.
A-09-HP-230D-O
A-09-HP-115D-O
DIYS-09-HP-115A11-O
DIYS-09-HP-B-115A11-O
EZPRO-09-HP-11516D-O
A-12-HP-230D-O
A-18-HP-230D-O
A-24-HP-230D-O
Only MRCOOL sells 36,000 BTU in stock.
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EZPRO-09-HP-WMAH-115DE-O
DIY-09-HP-WM-115D25-O
WYT009ALSI24RL-10S
WYT009GLSI25RH-16S
A-12-HP-115D-O
DIYS-12-HP-115A11-O
DIYS-12-HP-B-115A11-O
EZPRO-12-HP-11516D-O
EZPRO-12-HP-11511DE-O
WYT012GLUI17RL · 11,500 BTU
WYT012ALUI17RL · 11,500 BTU
WYT012ALSI24RL-10S
WYT012GLUI25FV-16S
DIYS-18-HP-230A11-O
DIYS-18-HP-B-230A11-O
EZPRO-18-HP-23011DE-O
EZPRO-18-HP-23016D-O
DIY-18-HP-WM-230D25-O
WYT018GLSI25RH-16S
DIYS-24-HP-230A11-O
DIYS-24-HP-B-230A11-O
EZPRO-24-HP-23011DE-O
EZPRO-24-HP-23016D-O
WYT024GLSI24RL-16 · 23,000 BTU
WYT012GLSI25RH-16S