Best ACs in India ( Split , Inverter & Window ) in 2019 Review Reviews & Buyer's Guide

For all the households using air conditioners, a major component of electricity bill is contributed by the air conditioners. If you are someone who is worried about high electricity bills due to air conditioners then buying energy efficient air conditioner makes much more sense to you. There are multiple types and brands of air conditioners available in the market today. Everyone wishes to be informed before making a buying decision of an air conditioner and wants to buy the best AC in India. People also want to decide if they should go for a split AC, inverter AC or a window AC. Most sources on the Internet provide details on features and reviews. Electricity consumption hardly becomes the deciding factor. To help people make electricity consumption as deciding factor, we at Bijli Bachao have decided to put up a list of best air conditioners in India in 2019 by electricity consumption and size. We have also listed the top AC brands in India below.

Best Air Conditioner / AC brands in India in 2019

• Hitachi AC
• Daikin AC
• Mitsubishi (Heavy and Electric) AC
• O General AC
• Blue Star AC

These are considered as premium brands for Air Conditioners in India. Out of these Hitachi, Daikin, Mitsubishi and General are Japanese brands while Blue Star is an Indian brand. These brands are known for their refrigeration technology and thus offer quite robust products. Hitachi, Daikin and Blue Star also offer great energy efficient models and typically rank high in our top rankings (based on BEE data). Other brands that are really good include: LG AC, Samsung AC, Voltas AC, Godrej AC, Whirlpool AC, Carrier AC, Toshiba and Panasonic. This brand value mentioned over here is based on our perception of various brands available in India. Some people may have had good experience with other brands as well, but then their market presence is too small to make a judgement.

If you are looking for reviews of various brands  you can click on the specific brand name mentioned above.

The list of top efficient models below does not involve this perception and is purely based on ISEER data from Manufacturers & BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) on energy efficiency (or electricity consumption). The list of best air conditioners does include our perception. Before choosing a brand, you must also ensure that the brand is present in your city/locality and is able to provide good service for your purchased product.

Best Air Conditioner / AC in India in 2019

First and foremost, before deciding on any AC, please do a calculation of the size (or tonnage) that you need before looking at the best models. You can use the calculator below on this page to do the calculation.

Here are some handpicked models:

1) Carrier Breezo Inverter (5 Star) (CAI18BR5R39W0) – Best 1.5 ton Split Inverter AC

The three most important things that people expect from an air conditioner are: 1) It should cool well 2) It should not consume a lot of electricity and 3) It should be durable. Out of these 3, the first depends on the cooling capacity or the tonnage of an air conditioner and if you have calculated the right tonnage as mentioned above and you have derived 1.5 ton as your cooling requirement then this particular AC from Carrier is a perfect fit if you are looking for the “Best” 1.5-ton Air Conditioner. Carrier is a premium american brand and this company was started by Willis Carrier who invented the concept of air conditioning. This AC has a cooling capacity of 5200 watts which is equal to 1.48 ton. This AC is a BEE 5 star rated air conditioner with ISEER of 4.62 and nominal power consumption of 1520 watts. But as this is an inverter tech air conditioner, it will vary its tonnage as well as power consumption based on the need of the room. It comes with 100% copper heat exchangers which make them quite durable. It comes with PM 2.5 filter, stabilizer free operation, auto cleanser to clean the indoor unit, auto timer for on/off. And the best thing about this AC is that with all things good, it does not cost a bomb. So, it is a good AC with high efficiency, durability and cooling and does not cost a lot.

Pros: High energy efficiency at affordable price. PM 2.5 filter for air purification. Autocleaner for indoor unit. 100% Copper. Has Stabilizer free operation. Carrier is a Premium Brand.

Cons: Noise levels are slightly on the higher side.

Key Specs: Nominal Cooling Capacity: 5200 Watts, Nominal Power Consumption: 1520 watts, ISEER: 4.62, R32, 100% Copper, Annual Power Consumption: 871 units

2) Hitachi RSB318MBD (iConnect) – Best 1.5 ton split non-Inverter AC

Pros: Good energy efficiency at reasonable price. Good cooling capacity and durable. Can be controlled from anywhere using a smart phone. iSense can give good comfortable sleep at night.

Cons: Hitachi models in general lack different kind of air filters. Auto Clean of filter is also missing in this model.

Key Specs: Cooling Capacity: 5500 Watts, Power Consumption: 1485 watts, ISEER: 3.7, 100% Copper, Annual Power Consumption: 1150 units.

3) Daikin FTKF50TV16U – Most Energy Efficient (Electricity Saving) 1.5 ton AC

Daikin is another premium brand which is known for making great air conditioners with high energy efficiency. And this year the model with highest energy efficiency in 1.5 ton ACs is Daikin FTKF50TV16U. This AC has nominal cooling capacity of 5280 watts and nominal power consumption of 1290 watts. The ISEER of this AC is 5.33 which is highest among all 1.5 ton ACs. This AC also boasts of a lot of features like: 100% copper, Stabilizer Free Operation (130-265V), Coanda Airflow (for better air circulation in the room and thus better cooling all across), Silent operation, Quick Cooling and sleep mode for better cooling at night. Being the most efficient AC in the market, it would be slightly expensive. But if your usage of AC is really high, then you must go for it.

Pros: Super high energy efficiency. Coanda airflow helps in better all-round cooling. Sleep mode can help improve comfort level at night.

Cons: Does not have too many air filters or features. Operating temperature of 50 degrees is slightly on the lower side in comparison to other brands.

Key Specs: Nominal Cooling Capacity: 5280 Watts, Nominal Power Consumption: 1290 watts, ISEER: 5.33, R32, 100% Copper, Annual Power Consumption: 767 units.

4) Carrier 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (Copper, CAI18EK5R39F0+CI185R3CH90, White)

This 1 ton model from Carrier again comes out as the best in terms of performance and price. This AC has a cooling capacity of 3550 watts which is exactly 1 ton. This AC is a BEE 5 star rated air conditioner with ISEER of 4.62 and nominal power consumption of 995 watts. But as this is an inverter tech air conditioner, it will vary its tonnage as well as power consumption based on the need of the room. I comes with 100% copper heat exchangers which makes it quite durable. It has a high ambient operating temperature of 55 degrees and it also has a stabilizer free operation. And the best thing about this AC is that with all things good, it does not cost a bomb. So, it is a good AC with high efficiency, durability and cooling and does not cost a lot.

Pros: High energy efficiency at affordable price. 100% Copper. Has Stabilizer free operation.

Cons: Does not have auto clean feature which would have been good. Does not have any filters as well. A basic model (not feature rich).

Key Specs: Nominal Cooling Capacity: 3550 Watts, Nominal Power Consumption: 995 watts, ISEER: 4.62, R32, 100% Copper, Annual Power Consumption: 594 units.

5) LG JW-Q18WUZA – Best Window AC

Window ACs are the most neglected appliance as they have not been improved for years. We at Bijli Bachao usually do not recommend people to go for Window ACs as their technology is quite outdated in general. Most BEE 5 star window ACs are low in efficiency and are equal to BEE 2 or 1 star rated split ACs. They also do not have any of the advanced technologies like filters and sensors. But if you still want to go for a window AC then you must look at LG JW-Q18WUZA which is the first Window AC with inverter technology compressor in India. It is like a revolution in a segment that has been lacking innovation. This model from LG has LG’s Dual Inverter Compressor technology which is quick in cooling and is super silent (something that we do not associate with window ACs). It has 100% copper with ocean black protection to protect the AC from corrosion. The AC is also Wi-Fi enabled and thus can be operated using a smart phone. The nominal cooling capacity of this AC is 5000 watts (or 1.42 tons) and ISEER is 3.5 (which is equivalent to an entry level BEE 3 star split AC). On the whole this is the best window AC in the market if you want to go for one.

Pros: Inverter Compressor in a Window AC. Good efficiency. 100% copper with corrosion protection. Dual Inverter is quick in cooling and silent.

Cons: Efficiency still low as compared to split ACs. Lacks air filters and sensors.

Key Specs: Nominal Cooling Capacity: 5000 Watts, Nominal Power Consumption: 660~1950 watts, ISEER: 3.5, 100% Copper, Annual Power Consumption: 1106 units.

The Basis of this ranking:

• The basis of this ranking is the data from Manufacturers & BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) for the fixed speed and inverter technology air conditioners. BEE data contains ISEER, Annual Electricity Consumption (in units consumed for 1600 hrs of usage), cooling capacity and power consumption and this information is self reported by the manufacturers. The values are calculated under test conditions. To understand more about ISEER and BEE’s new star rating standards please check this link: link.
• We have taken the data on ISEER and categorized it by the marketing tonnage of the air conditioner. The air conditioner with the highest ISEER is given the highest ranking. Multiple models with the same value are given the same rank.
• It is important to note that knowing Cooling Capacity of an air conditioner is very important because for same tonnage the cooling capacity of various models vary. The higher the cooling capacity more heat an air conditioner can remove.
• It is also important to size an air conditioner for a room properly. An oversized air conditioner cannot remove humidity properly and undersized will keep running all the time increasing electricity consumption. So it is important to choose right cooling capacity.
• The list above contains only the top ten ranked air conditioners.
• We have not listed Window Air Conditioners because there are no energy efficient options available in Window Air Conditioners and it is better to go for Split Air Conditioners.
• We regularly update this list as new models get added in the BEE list of air conditioners.
• The data is as per BEE’s standards as applicable in 2018. As per current standards, BEE has started publishing annual electricity consumption data for air conditioners assuming usage to be 1600 hrs a year.

Window Air Conditioners

Window Air Conditioners significantly lag behind in technology as compared to split air conditioners. Over the years manufacturers have significantly improved Split ACs that their energy efficiency has also improved much. As per latest star rating levels in 2018, most window AC models with BEE 5 star rating would just be equivalent to BEE 1 star rated Split AC..

However, in 2018 LG and Voltas have introduced inverter technology compressor in window AC as well. Their new models LG JW-Q18WUZA and Voltas 185V DZA are window ACs with inverter technology compressor. They have efficiency similar to a BEE 3 star rated Split AC. So if you want to go for a window AC then our recommendation would be to go for such an air conditioner.

FAQs for AC buying in India

Click on the questions below to check the answers.

• 1) What is the size of AC that I should buy for my room?
  Size of an AC is a very important aspect that one should evaluate before buying an AC. Oversized AC can significantly increase electricity consumption while undersized may not cool properly. You can use the calculator given on the bottom of this page to evaluate your needs: AC Calculator Link
• 2) Which star rating would be good for me?
• 3) What are Inverter ACs?
• 4) I saw a BEE star rating for an Inverter AC. Is it valid?
• 5) I have less use of AC, is Inverter AC still be better for me?
• 6) My dealer tells me to buy a 3 star AC as Inverter AC is good only if I use it for 18 hours daily throughout the year. Is it true?
• 7) Is it beneficial to go for a bigger tonnage AC? Will it cool better?
• 8) Can I go for a smaller sized AC from what the calculator suggests me? Will it save electricity for me?
• 9) Which brand is good?
• 10) Which brand gives best service in my area?
• 11) What is EER? How can I use EER to compare ACs? How does EER of inverter AC compare to EER of other ACs?
• 12) Is a lower EER of inverter AC better than higher EER of fixed speed AC?
• 13) I want to buy copper condenser but the model specification says it is pre-coated aluminium fins. Is it really copper?
  

  
• 14) I have a tight budget, should I go for a window AC?
• 15) Which refrigerant is environment friendly?
• 16) Should I buy an AC online?
• 17) Do you have any specific suggestion for me based on my budget?
• 18) What is the electricity consumption of a specific AC?
• 19) Your calculator tells me a certain size for my room, is it correct?
• 20) Is stabiliser required for my AC?
• 21) There is a significant price difference between a BEE 3 star rated AC and Inverter AC. Is Inverter AC really worth it?
• 22) What is Bluefin/Gold Fin Technology? Is it copper?
• 23) Which Air Filters are necessary for my use?
• 24) Will it be fine if I go for an Aluminium Condenser?
• 25) The models you have listed are not available in the stores. What do I do?
• 26) I have a shop/commercial establishment. Can you please help me buy an AC for that?
• 27) How does Air Flow Rate (or Air Delivery) of AC impact cooling?

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