Sharp AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR
Uses less electricity than 48% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €72 a year, €725 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.1
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €72 / year
- +€406 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 1 % above the typical 254 kWh. 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 5 Sharp models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2019 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,591 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,590 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Sharp AY-X9WSRS (2 units)/AE-X2M14WR 256 kWh same
- Sharp AY-X9WSRW x 2/AE-X2M14WR 256 kWh same
- Sharp AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR 256 kWh
- Mitsui MTX18HP24 256 kWh same
- Artel AMX18RP24 256 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €72 | €37 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €362 | €185 | −€177 |
| 10 years | €725 | €371 | −€354 |
| 15 years | €1,087 | €556 | −€531 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR (this model) | 256 | — |
| 131 | €35 | |
| 132 | €35 | |
| 132 | €35 | |
| 151 | €30 | |
| 151 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.1 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 256 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,435 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 55 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Sharp with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR · AY-X18WSRW / AE-X18WSR
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Sharp AY-X18WSRS/AE-X18WSR cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 256 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €72 a year, or €725 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.1 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.