Sinclair SIP+SOP-18BI
Uses less electricity than 50% 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, €716 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.2
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €72 / year
- +€476 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 254 kWh 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. Sinclair has 42 models in this group; this one is number 12 among them. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 2,497 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,496 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Daikin FCAG60AVEB / RZAG50A2V1B 252 kWh −€0.28
- Daikin ATXF25F5V1B / ATXF25F5V1B / ATXF25F5V1B / 3AMXF52B2V1B 253 kWh same
- Sinclair SIP+SOP-18BI 253 kWh
- Viessmann Vitoclima 200-S Comfort 4,6 253 kWh same
- ECA FIEV1825HE32 253 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SIP+SOP-18BI | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €72 | €37 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €358 | €185 | −€173 |
| 10 years | €716 | €371 | −€346 |
| 15 years | €1,075 | €556 | −€518 |
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 | 1,373 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,680 |
| 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 SIP+SOP-18BI (this model) | 253 | — |
| 131 | €35 | |
| 132 | €34 | |
| 132 | €34 | |
| 151 | €29 | |
| 151 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.2
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 253 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,680 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Sinclair under one model number.
SIP+SOP-18BI
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Sinclair SIP+SOP-18BI cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 253 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 €716 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.2 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.