Quick Summary

Bryant and Carrier are sister brands under the same parent company (Carrier Global). Bryant offers similar technology at lower price points, while Carrier gets the latest innovations first.

Head-to-Head Comparison

CategoryBryantCarrierWinner
EfficiencyUp to 20 SEERUp to 26 SEERCarrier
ReliabilityExcellentExcellentTie
Price$$$$$Bryant
Warranty10 years10 yearsTie
Quiet OperationQuietVery quietCarrier
InnovationEvolution SystemGreenspeed IntelligenceCarrier

Pros & Cons

Bryant

Pros

  • Carrier quality at lower price
  • Same manufacturing
  • Evolution smart system
  • Good dealer network

Cons

  • Lower max efficiency
  • Gets innovations after Carrier
  • Slightly smaller dealer network

Carrier

Pros

  • Latest technology first
  • Highest efficiency options
  • Largest dealer network
  • Premium brand recognition

Cons

  • Higher price for similar quality
  • Premium cost for branding
  • May be paying for name

The Bottom Line

Bryant offers excellent value with Carrier quality at 20-30% lower cost. Choose Carrier only if you need the absolute highest efficiency or latest features.

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