Argo X3MI ECO 52 SHB
Uses less electricity than 10% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €844 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.1
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €84 / year
- +€377 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 90 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €47 a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Argo has 35 models in this group; this one is number 32 among them. Argo sells the same label values under other model names: ECOLIGHT DUAL 18000 UE N. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 4,539 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 4,538 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Becken BAC4202 298 kWh same
- Argo ECOLIGHT DUAL 18000 UE N 298 kWh same
- Argo X3MI ECO 52 SHB 298 kWh
- Junkers 7731200134 298 kWh same
- Vulcano 7731200144 298 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | X3MI ECO 52 SHB | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €37 | −€47 |
| 5 years | €422 | €185 | −€236 |
| 10 years | €844 | €371 | −€473 |
| 15 years | €1,266 | €556 | −€709 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Argo X3MI ECO 52 SHB (this model) | 298 | — |
| 131 | €47 | |
| 132 | €47 | |
| 132 | €47 | |
| 151 | €42 | |
| 151 | €42 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 298 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,330 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 55 / 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Argo under one model number.
X3MI ECO 52 SHB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Argo X3MI ECO 52 SHB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 298 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €844 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.1 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.