Becken BAC9603
Uses less electricity than 65% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €65 a year, €651 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.6
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.4
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €65 / year
- +€406 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.4) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 8 Becken models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 1,759 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,758 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-LN50VG3V / MUZ-LN50VGHZ3 230 kWh same
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-RW50VG2 / MUZ-RW50VGHZ2 230 kWh same
- Becken BAC9603 230 kWh
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-RZ50VU / MUZ-RZ50VUHZ 230 kWh same
- FREEO COND50W2 MULTI 2X1 2X FREEO25EV-TT WR 230 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BAC9603 | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €65 | €37 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €326 | €185 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €651 | €371 | −€280 |
| 15 years | €977 | €556 | −€421 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.3 | 1,186 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.4 | 1,432 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Becken BAC9603 (this model) | 230 | — |
| 131 | €28 | |
| 132 | €28 | |
| 132 | €28 | |
| 174 | €16 | |
| 181 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.3 / 4.4 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.5 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 230 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,432 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 55 / 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Becken under one model number.
BAC9603
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Becken BAC9603 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 230 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €65 a year, or €651 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.6 and SCOP 4.4 in the average climate: higher is better.