Stuck on deciding what air conditioner brand is right for you? Here we compare common brands.
1. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Affordability: $$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4.5/5
Visual appeal: 4.5/5
Noise: Soft
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 3 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 3 star energy rating
Public reviews: 4.6 stars​
2. Daikin
Affordability: $$$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4.5/5
Visual appeal: 4.5/5
Noise: soft
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 2.5 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 3 star energy rating
Public reviews: 4.5 stars
3. Fujitsu
Affordability: $$$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4.5/5
Visual appeal: 4/5
Noise: soft
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 5 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 3 star energy rating
Public reviews: 4 stars​
4. Mitsubishi Electric​
Affordability: $$$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4.5/5
Visual appeal: 4/5
Noise: medium
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 5 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 3 star energy rating
Public reviews: 4.6 stars​
5. Haier
Affordability: $
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4/5
Visual appeal: 4.5/5
Noise: soft
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 3 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 3 star energy rating
Public reviews: 3.8 stars​
6. Kelvinator
Affordability: $
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 3.9/5
Visual appeal: 4/5
Noise: medium
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 5 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 5 star energy rating
Public reviews: 3.7 stars​
7. Panasonic
Affordability: $$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 4/5
Visual appeal: 4.5/5
Noise: medium
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 5 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 5.5 star energy rating
Public reviews: 3.4 stars​
8. Kaden
Affordability: $$
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
Reliability: 3.8/5
Visual appeal: 4/5
Noise: medium
Energy Efficiency (cooling): 4 star energy rating
Energy Efficiency (heating): 4 star energy rating
Public reviews: 3.4 stars​
**based on 2.5kw reverse cycle air conditioner units in each brand. Public reviews were obtained from product review. Created 23/6/2022