Sinclair SIH+SOH-12BITP
Uses less electricity than 80% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €41 a year, €408 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.8
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €41 / year
- +€248 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 22 % below the typical 184 kWh. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.8) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 40 Sinclair models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 363 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 362 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- General AOHH12KVCDN/AGHH12KVCDN 144 kWh same
- AEG NSS35 144 kWh same
- Sinclair SIH+SOH-12BITP 144 kWh
- Nakassi N12SAC26G 144 kWh same
- Gree GWH12AWCXD-K6DNA4D 144 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SIH+SOH-12BITP | NF-ST30CR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €41 | €1 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €204 | €4 | −€200 |
| 10 years | €408 | €8 | −€399 |
| 15 years | €612 | €13 | −€599 |
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) | 5.8 | 845 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.8 | 875 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Sinclair SIH+SOH-12BITP (this model) | 144 | — |
| 3 | €40 | |
| 102 | €12 | |
| 103 | €12 | |
| 103 | €12 | |
| 112 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.8 / 4.8 / –
- Cooling design load
- 3.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 144 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 875 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 59 / 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sinclair under one model number.
SIH+SOH-12BITP
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Sinclair SIH+SOH-12BITP cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 144 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €41 a year, or €408 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.8 in the average climate: higher is better.