Sensei SAC-12SKWN/I
Uses less electricity than 73% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €43 a year, €430 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €43 / year
- +€276 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 17 % below the typical 184 kWh. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.6) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 3 Sensei models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 818 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 817 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Panasonic CS-E12SKEW-M / CU-E12SKE 151 kWh −€0.28
- Panasonic CS-XE12SKEW / CU-E12SKE 151 kWh −€0.28
- Sensei SAC-12SKWN/I 152 kWh
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC35ZS-W2_SRF35ZS-W 152 kWh same
- Panasonic CS-NZ35YKE-1 / CU-NZ35YKE 153 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | SAC-12SKWN/I | NF-ST30CR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €43 | €1 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €215 | €4 | −€211 |
| 10 years | €430 | €8 | −€422 |
| 15 years | €646 | €13 | −€633 |
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 | 1,004 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 974 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Sensei SAC-12SKWN/I (this model) | 152 | — |
| 3 | €42 | |
| 102 | €14 | |
| 103 | €14 | |
| 103 | €14 | |
| 112 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.3 / 4.6 / –
- Cooling design load
- 3.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 152 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 974 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 50 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sensei under one model number.
SAC-12SKWN/I
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Sensei SAC-12SKWN/I cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 152 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €43 a year, or €430 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.