Top 10 Best Split Air Conditioner Brands and Models – 2021

TOP 10 BEST AC BRANDS AND MODELS

Introduction

Confused on which AC Brand and Model to go for? Here, we have done some research and have shortlisted Top 10 Best AC Brands and Models in India in 2021 on the basis of service, reliability, durability, user reviews and ratings. So you can skip the tedious job of searching the best split air conditioners and choose the one which fits your budget on the options we have here in all the categories.

We have categorized the suggested Split Air Conditioners in 3 categories.

  • Budget Category – Under Rs.25,000
  • Mid-Range Category Rs.25,000 – Rs.50,000
  • Premium Category – Rs.50,000 and Above

Table of Contents

Air Conditioner Technologies

The options we have given here consist of the Regular Split AC, Inverter Split AC and Smart Split AC. Let us first understand the difference between all three of these in brief.

Regular Split AC: The compressor in the regular split ac will switch on or off, it works at full capacity when it is on consuming full electricity.

Inverter Split AC: The compressor will run in full capacity and when the room temperature is matched, it reduces the power and consumes less power, when required more power it will give more power.

Smart Split AC: Smart Split AC will have features like Wi-Fi connectivity, voice commands, self cleaning and room activity monitor.

How much capacity (ton) to buy?

Room SizeAC Capacity
Up to 100 sq. ft0.8 ton
Up to 150 sq. ft1.0 ton
Up to 250 sq. ft1.5 ton
Up to 400 sq. ft2.0 ton

Budget Category (Under Rs.25,000)

10. MIDEA

Midea Group is chinese brand and they have a joint venture with American brand Carrier in India which together becomes Carrier Midea Group and they are known for selling affordable home appliances in India.

Specifications:

  • Model: 12K SANTIS PRO CLS MAS12SC3R30F0
  • Capacity: 1 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: No
  • Energy: 3 Star BEE Rating 
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 980 W
  • Indoor Unit Noise: 32 dB
  • Other Features: Louver Position Memory, AG+ Nano Filter, Follow Me, Sleep Mode, Low Refrigerant Detection, Intelligent Filter Change Alert, IDU Display On/Off, Infini Display, Smart Remote
  • Warranty: 1 Year Warranty on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹22,999

Specifications:

  • Model: 12K SANTIS PRO DLX INVERTER MAI12SD3R30F0
  • Capacity: 1 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star BEE Rating
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Indoor Noise Level: Low – 32 dB
  • Power Consumption: 1110 W
  • Other Features: Louver Position Memory, Sleep Mode, High Ambient Working, Efficient Cooling Even at 52 DegreeC, Stabilizer Free Operation 
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Complete Unit and 10 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹25,999
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9. MARQ BY FLIPKART

MarQ is a brand from the house of Flipkart and as there is no middlemen they are able to provide the products in budget range.

Specifications:

  • Model: FKAC153SFAA
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: No
  • Energy: 3 Star BEE Rating
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Other Features: Can operate in the ambient temperature of 48 degrees, Sleep Mode
  • Power Consumption: 1412 W
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹24,999

Specifications:

  • Model: FKAC123SIAINS
  • Capacity: 1.2 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star BEE Rating
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Other Features: Can operate in the ambient temperature of 52 degrees
  • Power Consumption: 1450 W
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹24,999
  • MarQ By Flipkart (FKAC123SIAINS) 1.2 Ton 3 Star Split Inverter AC 
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8. ONIDA

Onida is an Indian Multinational electronics brand which is known for making televisions. Now they are also into making consumer home appliances.

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Specifications:

  • Model: IR123RHO
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 1280 W
  • Other Features: 4 Way Cooling, Golden Hydrophilic Fins, Filter-cleaning Reminder, I-Feel Sensor
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Year on Compressor 
  • Price: ₹24,999

Mid-Range Category (Rs.25,000 – Rs.50,000)

7. VOLTAS

Voltas is a Tata brand and one of the most old and trusted brands when it comes to Air Conditioners.

Specifications:

  • Model: 183 VCZJ/VCZJ2/VCZS 
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Noise Level: 44dB
  • Power Consumption: 1590 W
  • Other Features: Inverter, antibacterial coating, dust filter
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹32,999

Specifications:

  • Model: 175V ADJ
  • Capacity: 1.4 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Noise level: 46 db
  • Others Features: 2-Mode Adjustable cooling (1 Ton & 1.4 Ton), High Ambient Cooling: 52 Degree Celsius, Stabilizer Free Operation, Superdry Mode, Anti Dust Filter, 4 Way Auto Louver, Low Frequency Torque Control
  • Power Consumption: 1330W
  • Warranty: 1 year on product, 4 years on compressor
  • Price: ₹34,990
1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

Specifications:

  • Model: 185v szs
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 1355W
  • Other Features: Max Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 52 DegreeC, Voltage Range: 145 – 270 V, Dual Temperature Display, Cross Flow, Anti Fungal
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Years on Compressor 
  • Price: ₹36,999
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6. CARRIER

Carrier is an American brand, they are known as the inventor of Air Conditioners. Carrier is one of the best Air Conditioner manufacturing brands in India.

1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

Specifications:

  • Model: 18K 3 STAR ESTER Nx 
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Other Features: Hidden Display, PM 2.5 Filter, High Ambient Working at 52 DegreeC, Double Drain, Auto Cleanser, Air Direction Control, Follow Me
  • Power Consumption: 1458W
  • Warranty: 1 year on product, 5 years on compressor
  • Price: ₹35,990
Carrier 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

Specifications:

  • Model: 18K 5 STAR ESTER NXi HYBRIDJET
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 1500 W
  • Other Features: Flexicool, Hybridjet, Hidden Display, PM 2.5 Filter, HD Filter, High Ambient Working at 52 DegreeC, Stabilizer Free Operations, Double Drain, 4-in-1 Cooling Modes for Different Climate Conditions, Low Voltage Operation, Flexicool Remote, Air Direction Control, Aqua Clear Protection, Follow Me
  • Warranty: 1 Year Warranty on Product, 2 Years on PCB and 10 Years on Compressor 
  • Price: ₹41,999
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5. LG

LG is a well known and very old South Korean brand and it’s known for the consumer electronics, home appliances, IT hardware and so on.

Specifications:

  • Model: MS-Q18PNXA
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Indoor Noise Level: 26dB (Low)
  • Other Features: DUAL Inverter, Super Convertible 4-in-1 cooling, Magic Display, HD Filter, , 100% Copper, Ocean Black Fin, Ocean Black Protection, Himalaya Cool , Monsoon comfort, Low Gas Detection
  • Warranty: 10 Years on compressor with gas charging, 5 years on PCB and 1 year on product
  • Price: ₹34,999

Specifications:

  • Model: MS-Q18YNZA
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Indoor Noise Level: 26dB (Low)
  • Other Features: Convertible 5-in-1, Dual Inverter; Ocean Black Fin; Antibacterial Filter; Dehumidifier; Ez Clean Filter; Magic Display; Himalaya Cool; Stabilizer Free Operation; Auto Clean; Low Gas Detection , Cools at 52 DegreeC
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product/Condenser, 5 year on PCB, 10 Years on Compressor 
  • Price: ₹41,490

Specifications:

  • Model: MS-Q18SWZD
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Indoor Noise Level: 26dB (Low)
  • Other Features: Super Convertible 5-in-1 cooling, DUAL Inverter Compressor, Wi-Fi, voice control with Alexa & Google Assistant, 4 Way air swing, Anti allergic filter, 50 Mts. Air Throw, Cool at 52⁰C
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product/Condenser, 5 years PCB and 10 Years on Compressor from LG
  • Price: ₹45,999
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4. BLUE STAR

Blue Star is an Indian Multinational known for commercial refrigeration and they are also one of the best brands when it comes to Air Conditioners.

Specifications:

  • Model: FS312AATU
  • Capacity: 1 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: No
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Other Features: Dust Filter
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 955 W
  • Other Features: Smart Detect Technology, Turbo Cool, 2 way swing, Anti-corrosive Golden Fins for Protection, IFEEL Technology, Self Clean Technology
  • Warranty: 1 Year Warranty on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹28,999

Specifications:

  • Model: IC318EBTU
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart:
  • Power Consumption: 975.37 W 
  • Other Features: Dust Filter, Dehumidifier, Anti-Corrosive Blue Fins for Protection,4 Way Swing, Smart Detection Technology, Brushless DC Motor, Self Clean Technology
  • Warranty: 1 year comprehensive, 10 Year Warranty on Inverter Compressor
  • Price: ₹35,990

Specifications:

  • Model: IC518DBTU
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 1375 W 
  • Other Features: Precision Cooling Technology, Climate Control, IFEEL Technology, Self Diagnosis, Dual user setting preference, Brushless DC Motor 
  • Warranty: 1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 10 years on compressor 
  • Price: ₹43,000
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3. DAIKIN

Daikin is a Japanese brand known for its Air Conditioners. It is an excellent choice if your main goals are reliability, quality and to get an Air Conditioner which can beat that extreme heat in India. Also, Daikin was the first company to offer Air Conditioners in Japan. 

Specifications:

  • Model: MTKL50TV16V/RKL50TV16V/C
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 3 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Noise level: 35dB
  • Power Consumption: 1425 W
  • Other Features: Coanda Airflow, Stabilizer Inside, Econo Mode, PM 2.5 Filter
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product/Condenser, 5 Years PCB Warranty, 10 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹36,499

Specifications:

  • Model: FTKG50TV
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Power Consumption: 1415W
  • Other Features: Neo Swing Technology, Coanda Airflow, Stabilizer Inside, Econo Mode, PM 2.5 Filter
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product/Condenser, 5 Years PCB Warranty, 10 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹43,900
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Premium Category (Above Rs.50,000)

2. MITSUBISHI

Mitsubishi Group is a Japanese brand and has Multinational Companies in a variety of industries accross the world.

Specifications:

  • Model: MSYGN18VF
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Auto Restart: Yes
  • Other Features: Dual Barrier Coating, Econo Cool Smart Save, Fuzzy Logic “I FEEL”, Anti Corrosion Blue Fin, Grooved Piping, Anti-rust, Powerful Cool, Electrostatic, Anti Allergy
  • Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Price: ₹53,730

1. O GENERAL

O General in India is marketed by ETA General Limited, it is a joint venture brand in India with Fujitsu General Limited of Japan and ETA Ascon Group in Dubai.

Specifications:

  • Model: ASGG18CGTA-B
  • Capacity: 1.5 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Alloy
  • Power Consumption: 1580 W
  • Other Features: Human Sensor, V-Pam Control, Self Diagnosis,
  • Tomahawk Fan Design, High Energy Saving, Hybrid Heat Exchanger, 
  • Wide Voltage Range
  • Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty on Product and 5 Years on Compressor
  • Price: ₹56,428

Specifications:

  • Model: ASGG24CGTAB
  • Capacity: 2 Ton
  • Inverter Technology: Yes
  • Energy: 5 Star
  • Other Features: Human Sensor, Self Diagnosis
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Condenser Coil: Copper
  • Warranty: 1 Year on Product and 5 Years on Compressor Manufacturer Warranty
  • Price: ₹68,700

So that’s it folks! 

This was our pick for the Top 10 Best Air Conditioner Brands and Models in India in 2021. If you have any queries or suggestions, you can write down to us in the comments section below.

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