Sensei SAC5M-U42SKWA/I
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €214 a year, €2,141 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.6
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €214 / year
- +€1,061 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. electriQ IQOOL-4MS12K12K12K12K, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €131 a year. 83% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 6 Sensei models in this group, it ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 13,712 of 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over by yearly consumption. 13,711 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG UUD3 U30/UM42F N20 750 kWh −€1.70
- LG UUD3 U30/UM42F N21 750 kWh −€1.70
- Sensei SAC5M-U42SKWA/I 756 kWh
- Hitachi RAS-4HRNS3E / RCI-4.0FSN3Ek 758 kWh +€0.57
- Hitachi RAS-4HVNC1E / RPC-4.0FSN3E 759 kWh +€0.85
What it will cost you
| Period | SAC5M-U42SKWA/I | IQOOL-4MS12K12K12K12K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €214 | €83 | −€131 |
| 5 years | €1,070 | €416 | −€654 |
| 10 years | €2,141 | €833 | −€1,308 |
| 15 years | €3,211 | €1,249 | −€1,963 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.1 | 3,294 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 3,745 |
| 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 SAC5M-U42SKWA/I (this model) | 756 | — |
| 294 | €131 | |
| 563 | €55 | |
| 563 | €55 | |
| 565 | €54 | |
| 565 | €54 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 5.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 12.1 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 10.7 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 756 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 3,745 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 58 / 68 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sensei under one model number.
SAC5M-U42SKWA/I
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Sensei SAC5M-U42SKWA/I cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 756 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €214 a year, or €2,141 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.6 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.