Is York or Bryant better?

Is York or Bryant better, Bryant is slightly better for reliability and quieter operation, while York offers slightly lower price, as Bryant is sister brand of Carrier premium line. Bryant AC and furnace units like Preferred 16 126B two-stage 16 SEER, Evolution 20 189B variable speed 20 SEER, Preferred 96 926T two-stage 96 percent AFUE, and Evolution 98 987M modulating 98.5 percent AFUE are made by Carrier Global in Indiana and Tennessee, same factory as Carrier, offering excellent reliability with service rates around 8 to 10 percent similar to Carrier, heavy-duty construction, quiet operation at 60 decibels for Evolution modulating and 65 decibels for Evolution AC variable speed versus York at 62 to 70 decibels, Greenspeed modulating technology for ultimate comfort within 0.5 degrees, and 10-year parts and lifetime heat exchanger warranty, costing 3,800 to 7,500 dollars installed for 80,000 BTU furnace and 4,000 to 8,000 dollars for 3-ton AC, about 5 to 10 percent cheaper than Carrier badge but same internals. York AC and furnace units like YCD 16 SEER and YP9C 98 percent AFUE modulating are made by Johnson Controls in Wichita, Kansas and Mexico, offering good value with 14 to 20 SEER and 92 to 98 percent AFUE efficiency, service rates around 9 to 12 percent slightly higher than Bryant, operation slightly louder, and cost of 3,800 to 7,000 dollars installed, similar to Bryant but slightly cheaper in some markets. For homeowners wanting most reliable with lowest repair rate, Bryant is slightly better than York. For budget-conscious wanting good reliability at similar cost, both are decent mid-range, but Bryant has edge in reliability.