Split Type Air Conditioner
When selecting an air conditioner, you can consider its technical specifications and choose the appropriate type and horsepower (HP) according to the size of the area.
1.Inverter vs.Fixed-frequency Air Conditioner
Inverter: Automatically adjust the compressor speed according to the room temperature, leading to lower electricity consumption.
Fixed-frequency: Consume more energy to maintain the high compressor rotation speed.
2. Horsepower (HP) Calculation
For 50-70 square feet, you can choose a 3/4 HP air conditioner.
For 80-100 square feet, you can choose 1 HP unit, and increase the capacity by one level for every additional 40 square feet.
If the air conditioner needs to be installed in a west-facing space, it's recommended to increase the capacity by one level, i.e., a 1.5 HP air conditioner is advised for a 90 square feet room.
Choose Grade 1 Products to Save Energy and Money!
* Comparison is based on model information listed on the EMSD's Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme website in May 2025. The comparison models are split air conditioners with a rated cooling capacity of 2.4-2.8kW and only providing cooling function. The models are DAIKIN FTKC25TAV1N (Grade 1) and YORK YFZC09 (Grade 5).
SharpAH-X24CCA / AU-X24CCA SHARP 2.5HP Single-Split Air ConditionerAH-X24CCA / AU-X24CCA$9,069.002,000Special Price $9,169.00 Regular Price $12,690.00
SharpAH-X18CCA / AU-X18CCA SHARP 2HP Single-Split Air ConditionerAH-X18CCA / AU-X18CCA$7,530.002,000Special Price $7,630.00 Regular Price $10,390.00
SharpAH-X12CCA / AU-X12CCA SHARP 1.5HP Single-Split Air ConditionerAH-X12CCA / AU-X12CCA$5,580.002,000Special Price $5,680.00 Regular Price $8,090.00
SharpAH-X9CCA / AU-X9CCA SHARP 1HP Single-Split Air ConditionerAH-X9CCA / AU-X9CCA$4,359.002,000Special Price $4,459.00 Regular Price $6,890.00
GreeGMSC09XAE GREE 1HP 1 TO 2 R32 Refrigerant Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner (Cool Only)GMSC09XAE$8,630.002,000Special Price $8,730.00 Regular Price $15,580.00
PanasonicCS-YU9BKA 1.0HP Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-YU9BKA$4,770.002,000Special Price $4,870.00 Regular Price $6,380.00
PanasonicCS-YU24BKA 2.5HP Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-YU24BKA$14,227.002,000Special Price $14,327.00 Regular Price $18,900.00
PanasonicCS-YU18BKA 2.0HP Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-YU18BKA$8,803.002,000Special Price $8,903.00 Regular Price $11,800.00
PanasonicCS-YU12BKA 1.5HP Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-YU12BKA$6,357.002,000Special Price $6,457.00 Regular Price $8,380.00
Mitsubishi HeavyCS-RU12BKA 1.5HP Wi-Fi A.I. Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-RU12BKA$7,248.002,000Special Price $7,348.00 Regular Price $9,480.00
PanasonicCS-RU9BKA 1HP Wi-Fi A.I. Inverter Split Type Cooling Only Air-ConditionerCS-RU9BKA$5,868.002,000Special Price $5,968.00 Regular Price $7,680.00
MideaMS-09CRF8F 1.0HP Split Type Inverter Air-conditioner (Cooling)MS-09CRF8F$2,781.002,000Special Price $2,881.00 Regular Price $6,599.00
HitachiRAK-CH18CAK 2HP Inverter Cooling Only Wall Mounted Split Type Air ConditionerRAK-CH18CAK$7,987.002,000Special Price $8,087.00 Regular Price $11,930.00
DAIKINFTKD50AV1H FTKD 2PH R32 Inverter Cooling Only Wall Mounted Split Type (R32 420 Series)FTKD50AV1H$10,157.002,000Special Price $10,257.00 Regular Price $12,940.00
RasonicRS-LZ12ZK 1.5 HP Compact Inverter Split Type Heat Pump Air ConditionerRS-LZ12ZK$5,695.002,000Special Price $5,795.00 Regular Price $7,450.00
Fuji ElectricRSG09JMCB-A 1 HP Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner (With Remote Control)RSG09JMCB-A$4,348.002,000Special Price $4,448.00 Regular Price $5,580.00
PanasonicCS-U18YWA 2HP Window-Split Type Inverter Air-Conditioner (No Installation)CS-U18YWA$9,770.002,000Special Price $9,870.00 Regular Price $13,200.00
MideaMS-24CRF8F 2.5 HP Inverter Split Type Air-conditioner with Remote Control (Cooling)MS-24CRF8F$7,966.002,000Special Price $8,066.00 Regular Price $12,599.00
MideaMS-18CRF8F 2.0HP Inverter Split Type Air-conditioner with Remote Control (Cooling)MS-18CRF8F$5,074.002,000Special Price $5,174.00 Regular Price $10,799.00
MideaMS-12CRF8F 1.5HP Inverter Split Type Air-conditioner with Remote Control (Cooling)MS-12CRF8F$3,868.002,000Special Price $3,968.00 Regular Price $8,099.00
