Saturn ST-18HR/BTU
Uses less electricity than 12% 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, €835 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.1
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €84 / year
- +€382 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 88 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €46 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. Of 2 Saturn models in this group, it is the most efficient. Saturn sells the same label values under other model names: ST-18HR/HB.
Where it stands
Rank 4,448 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 4,447 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Dreame AR-50(C)GW/EWIND10A2-EU 295 kWh same
- Muhler MAC-180SC 295 kWh same
- Saturn ST-18HR/BTU 295 kWh
- Saturn ST-18HR/HB 295 kWh same
- DIGIQUEST 18000BTU V4-CLIMAINT58/EST58 295 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ST-18HR/BTU | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €37 | −€46 |
| 5 years | €418 | €185 | −€232 |
| 10 years | €835 | €371 | −€464 |
| 15 years | €1,253 | €556 | −€697 |
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) | 5.1 | 1,060 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,350 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn ST-18HR/BTU (this model) | 295 | — |
| 131 | €46 | |
| 132 | €46 | |
| 132 | €46 | |
| 148 | €42 | |
| 148 | €42 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 4.8 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 295 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,350 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Saturn under one model number.
ST-18HR/BTU
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Saturn ST-18HR/BTU cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 295 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 €835 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.