Panasonic CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE
Uses less electricity than 49% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €72 a year, €719 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.2
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €72 / year
- +€396 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 254 kWh a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.2) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Panasonic has 101 models in this group; this one is number 51 among them. Panasonic sells the same label values under other model names: CS-E18SKEW-M / CU-E18SKE. On the register since 2019 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,547 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,546 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung AC052TNXDKG / AC052RXADKG 254 kWh same
- Panasonic CS-E18SKEW-M / CU-E18SKE 254 kWh same
- Panasonic CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE 254 kWh
- Mitsubishi Electric SLZ-M50FA3-ET / SUZ-M50VA2-ET 255 kWh +€0.28
- Mitsubishi Electric SLZ-M50FA3 / SUZ-M50VA2 255 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €72 | €37 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €360 | €185 | −€174 |
| 10 years | €719 | €371 | −€348 |
| 15 years | €1,079 | €556 | −€523 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE (this model) | 254 | — |
| 131 | €35 | |
| 132 | €35 | |
| 132 | €35 | |
| 174 | €23 | |
| 181 | €21 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.2 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 254 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,400 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Panasonic under one model number.
CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Panasonic CS-XE18SKEW / CU-E18SKE cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 254 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €72 a year, or €719 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.9 and SCOP 4.2 in the average climate: higher is better.