VRF Comparison

Content

1. Comparison of product lineup

2. Comparison of specification

3. Comparison of components and features

Product lineup

Positioning Main Category AUX Midea Daikin LG

High tier All DC inverter ARV6 / ARV5X V5X / V4+S VRV IV Multi V-IV

Partial inverter ARV4 V4+K VRV Classic Multi IV

Most popular
models VRV3-S
Small capacity Mini ARV Mini VRF
xxx xx% VRV4-S Multi V S

Heat recovery / V4+R VRV4 HR Multi V+HR

Differentiation
Individual VRF Individual ARV V4+I VRV4-W /
VRF product lineup of AUX
Full DC inverter
Top level ARV6 Vapor injection compressor
Variable Energy-efficiency Regulation

ARV5X Full DC Inverter

Now
popular ARV4 Partial DC Inverter

Mini ARV DC Inverter

Difference
Individual All DC Inverter compressor
Difference
ARV Large capacity of single module: 22~32HP
Product lineup of Indoor Unit
Type of indoor unit Appearance AUX Midea Daikin LG
Low ESP Duct    

Mid ESP Duct    

High ESP Duct    

1-Way Cassette    

2-Way Cassette    

4-Way Cassette    

Compact 4-Way Cassette    

Ceiling & Floor    

Wall Mounted    

Floor Standing -   

Fresh Air Processor    

 Content

1. Comparison of product lineup

2. Comparison of specification

3. Comparison of components and features

Capacity range
Basic model (HP) Combination (HP)
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28    54 56 58 60 62 64    88

ARV5X
Wider capacity range
ARV6 More flexible

V5X

VRV4

Multi V
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Energy Efficiency
EER COP
Capac AUX Midea Daikin LG Capacit AUX Midea Daikin LG
ity ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V y ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V
8HP 4.75 4.70 4.30 5.11 8HP 5.75 5.70 4.72 5.50
10HP 4.58 4.50 3.84 5.20 10HP 5.35 5.30 4.45 5.74
12HP 4.35 4.30 3.73 4.91 12HP 4.80 4.90 4.31 4.85
14HP 4.35 4.30 3.65 4.62 14HP 4.85 4.80 4.20 4.59
16HP 4.16 4.10 3.46 4.30 16HP 4.60 4.60 4.05 4.42
18HP 3.99 3.90 3.40 5.12 18HP 4.31 4.25 4.00 5.04
20HP 3.92 3.86 3.03 4.85 20HP 4.22 4.12 3.86 4.72
22HP 3.88 3.74 22HP 4.14 4.03

All the data can be found from the catalog.

 Operation range

Brand Product Series Cooling ℃ Heating ℃

AUX ARV6 -15 55 -25 24

Midea V5X -5 54 -20 24

Daikin VRV4 -5 52 -20 15.5(WB)

LG Multi V -10 50 -25 16(WB)

 ARV6 has the widest operation range, suitable for all kinds of climate.
 Piping length
AUX Midea Daikin LG
　 ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V
Total piping 1000m 1000m 1000m 1000m

Piping Single Actual 200m 175m 165m 200m

length piping Equivalent 240m 200m 190m 225m

Branch to last IDU 90m 90m 90m 90m

ODU up 110m 90m 90m 110m

Level IDU- ODU
ODU down 110m 110m 90m 110m
difference
IDU- IDU 30m 30m 30m 40m

 ARV6 has the longest piping length, flexible installation.

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Operation noise
Brand Product Series 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 16HP 18HP 20HP 22HP

AUX ARV6 58 58 58 61 61 61 63 63

Midea V5X 58 59 60 62 62 63 63 63

Daikin VRV4 58 58 61 61 64 65 66

LG Multi V 58.5 59 59 59 59 59.5 59.5

 Almost the same level for single unit.

 Better sound level for larger capacity for large model:
 22HP ： ARV6 & V5X Single unit = Daikin (12+10)HP=LG(12+10)HP
 44HP ： ARV6 & V5X (22+22)HP = Daikin (16+16+12)HP=LG(16+16+12)HP
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 Content

1. Comparison of product lineup

2. Comparison of specification

3. Comparison of components and features

 Key components -Compressor
AUX Midea Daikin LG
Compressor Type scroll scroll scroll scroll
Compressor Brand Hitachi Hitachi Daikin LG

Hitachi is the No. 1 in compressor industry, which has more than 30

years experience on scroll compressor.
 Key components -Compressor

Advantage
 Small torque fluctuation, low vibration and quiet operation.
 High efficiency due to Asymmetric Scroll Profile & Sub-bearing Structure.
 Internal oil circulation structure.
 High Reliability.
 Wide rotation speed range.

 Hitachi provide their compressors to many manufacturers, there’re many evidences to

prove its reliability and innovation, and Hitachi can provide the specification and
performance chart of the compressor if required.
 Daikin and LG compressors are only used by their own products.
 Key components -Compressor

EVI – Enhanced vapor injection

Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V
EVI Technology  - - 

Mid-pressure refrigerant gas directly injects to the scroll

plate of the compressor, so that upgrades refrigerant flow
and the motor’s operating performance.
Benefits:
 Providing efficient heating in extremely cold environments.
 Effective regulation of compression ratio, high efficiency.
 Avoid the suction pressure and temp. too low, enhance the reliability.
Key components -Heat exchanger
IDU ODU
Stage 1
Air-cooled
heat exchanger

Stage 2
Plate
heat exchanger
Subcooling
circuit AUX
Brand Midea Daikin LG Benefits
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V  Enhancing the sub-cooling degree of
2-stage the refrigerant.
sub-cooling  -  -  Reducing the pressure loss in the
control refrigerant flowing process.
Key components -Other device
Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG
Remark
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V
High
pressure     Dual pressure sensor can monitor
sensor the discharge and suction pressure
of the system in real time and
Low pressure makes the system more stable.
 /  
sensor

3-Phase protector can detect

3-Phase power status and takes protective
standard optional optional optional
protector action to stop the compressor from
being damaged.
Features - VRT （ Daikin VRV4 ）
Dakin
VRT - Variable Refrigerant Temp.

Similar technology with

different name.
Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG AUX
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V VER - Variable Energy-efficiency Regulation
VRT ARV6 has different modes (Turbo / High efficiency /
VER -   Basic) with different refrigerant temp., which result in
Technology
different performance & Energy Efficiency Ratio.
Features - VRV configurator （ VRV4 ）

Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG

Configurator
software
 -  

AUX
ARV Commissioning software
 Real-time monitoring the running status of ODU & IDU,
convenient for commissioning and trouble-shooting work.
 Commissioning software can be used as controller.
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Features - Refrigerant cooled PCB
Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG
Benefits:
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V
 The PCB is well cooled by the
Refriger refrigerant, ensuring the
ant
 Air cooled  Air cooled system operate steadily even
cooled
PCB in tropical area.
 Frequency limit of inverter
compressor can be relaxed,
so that the output capacity of
ODU can be higher than
conventional products.
 Features - Auto snow-blowing
Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V

Auto
snow-   / /
blowing

Benefits:
 Outdoor fan can operate for several minutes to blow away covered snow every 4h (or given
time) automatically, no need of snow cover or manual cleaning.
 Especially suitable for cold areas.
 Features - Auto dust-removal
Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG
Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V

Auto
dust  / / 
removal

Benefits:
 Outdoor fan can rotate in reverse direction to remove dust on heat exchanger to ensure the
heat exchange performance.
 Especially suitable for windy and dusty areas.
Features - Other functions

Brand AUX Midea Daikin LG

Product ARV6 V5X VRV4 Multi V

Auto commissioning  /  

Black box function of ODU  / / /

Auto addressing    

Non-polarity Communication    

External Static Pressure 80Pa 40Pa 80Pa 80Pa

Night silent mode    

 Energy-
saving

Comfortable

ARV6 Series Flexible

Reliable
Innovative
Thank You!
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