Panasonic Air conditioner / heat pump

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Panasonic · Air conditioner / heat pump

Panasonic

Good8/10

Japanese electronics and appliance group making everything from batteries to air conditioners and TVs.

Founded: 1918
From: Japan
HQ: Kadoma, Japan
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Japan, China, Malaysia and other Asian plants
Also sold as: National

www.panasonic.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Good8/10Mid-range

A reliable mid-priced option that reviewers credit for efficiency and quietness. It lacks the service reach of the two leaders but is a sound choice where local installers support it.

Good at

Good energy efficiency and quiet running
nanoe air-purification feature on many models
Aquarea air-to-water units well regarded in Europe
Competitive pricing for a Japanese brand

Weak at

Smaller installer network than Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin
Fewer designer and ducted options in some markets

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

EthereaAero seriesAquarea (air-to-water)

Best for: buyers wanting efficient, quiet units without top-brand pricing

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in New Zealand

Panasonic is #3 of 11, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	DaikinJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	Mitsubishi ElectricJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
3	PanasonicJapan	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fujitsu GeneralJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	ToshibaJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	HitachiJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	MideaChina	6.5/10Mixed	Budget
8	CarrierUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
9	LGSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
10	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
11	HaierChina	6/10Mixed	Budget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.