Top 10 Best Split Air Conditioner Brands and Models – 2021

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

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 Size	AC Capacity
Up to 100 sq. ft	0.8 ton
Up to 150 sq. ft	1.0 ton
Up to 250 sq. ft	1.5 ton
Up to 400 sq. ft	2.0 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.

#1 Midea (12K SANTIS PRO CLS) 1 Ton 3 Star Split AC

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

#2. Midea 12K SANTIS PRO DLX 1 TON 3 STAR INVERTER

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

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.

#1 MarQ (FKAC153SFAA) 1.5 Ton 3 Star Split AC

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

#2 MarQ (FKAC123SIAINS) 1.2 Ton 3 Star Split Inverter AC

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

8. ONIDA

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

#1 Onida (IR123RHO) 1 Ton 3 Star Split Inverter AC

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.

#1 Voltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

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

#2 Voltas 1.4 Ton 5 Star Inverter ADJ

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

#3 Voltas 1.5 TON 5 Star Inverter

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

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 Carrier 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

#2 Carrier 1.5 Ton 5 Star Split Inverter AC

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

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.

#1 LG 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

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

#2 LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter AC

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

#3 LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Split AC

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

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.

#1 Blue Star 1 Ton 3 Star Split AC

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

#2 Blue Star 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

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

#3 Blue Star 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

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

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.

#1 Daikin 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

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

#2 Daikin 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

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

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.

#2 Mitsubishi 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

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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.

#1 O General 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

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

#2 O General 2 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

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.