Sensei SAC-18SKWA/I
Uses less electricity than 21% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €82 a year, €818 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.3
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €82 / year
- +€496 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 79 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €45 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 3 Sensei models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 4,010 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 4,009 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch 7733704830 289 kWh same
- Irradio - Belair Alastor 18 V2 289 kWh same
- Sensei SAC-18SKWA/I 289 kWh
- Tonair 409873 289 kWh same
- Airton 409732 289 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SAC-18SKWA/I | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €82 | €37 | −€45 |
| 5 years | €409 | €185 | −€224 |
| 10 years | €818 | €371 | −€447 |
| 15 years | €1,228 | €556 | −€671 |
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) | 5.4 | 1,374 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,750 |
| 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-18SKWA/I (this model) | 289 | — |
| 131 | €45 | |
| 132 | €44 | |
| 132 | €44 | |
| 151 | €39 | |
| 151 | €39 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.3
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.4 / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 289 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,750 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 58 / 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sensei under one model number.
SAC-18SKWA/I
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Sensei SAC-18SKWA/I cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 289 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €82 a year, or €818 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.3 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.