Sensei SAC2M-U18SKWA/I
Uses less electricity than 10% 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, €844 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.1
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €84 / year
- +€515 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 90 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €47 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. Sensei has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 4,539 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 4,538 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ariston DUAL 50 DUC R32_U-I N 12+12 298 kWh same
- DIGIQUEST DUAL V5 CLIMAEST65 18000BTU 298 kWh same
- Sensei SAC2M-U18SKWA/I 298 kWh
- Tosot MTS2R-18HDI 298 kWh same
- Tonair 409874 298 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SAC2M-U18SKWA/I | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €37 | −€47 |
| 5 years | €422 | €185 | −€236 |
| 10 years | €844 | €371 | −€473 |
| 15 years | €1,266 | €556 | −€709 |
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 | 1,455 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,820 |
| 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 SAC2M-U18SKWA/I (this model) | 298 | — |
| 131 | €47 | |
| 132 | €47 | |
| 132 | €47 | |
| 151 | €42 | |
| 151 | €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
- 5.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 298 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,820 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 51 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sensei under one model number.
SAC2M-U18SKWA/I
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Sensei SAC2M-U18SKWA/I cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 298 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 €844 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.