If you are ready to battle the heat. Let us assure you that you need not do that alone. Let us equip you with the best AC choices to do that. The average summer temperatures have shown an upward trend over the years.Â
There are myriads of Air Conditioner brands available out there. Choosing the one that suits you is a daunting task. We envisage making that choice effortless by picking the best ACs to help you beat the heat.
Our team of experts picked the best ACs by Tonnage to suit your home. We also encourage you to glance through our Buying Guide, which is the basis for our picks below.
Our Top Picks for "Best Air Conditioners (ACs)"
Best 1.5 Ton Split Inverter AC – Best AC Overall – LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Split Dual Inverter AC
Best 1.5 Ton Split AC “Budget Choice” – Godrej 1.5 Ton 3 Star Split AC
Best 1.5 Ton Window AC – Voltas 1.5 Ton 5 Star Window AC
Best 1 Ton Split Inverter AC – Sanyo 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC
Best 1 Ton Window Inverter AC – LG 1 Ton 5 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Window AC
Best 0.75 Ton Window AC – Blue Star 0.75 Ton 3 Star Window AC
What to expect from this Read
When we say Best, we mean the best, the best in each category and will not throw 10 different choices to confuse you. We reviewed 39 different Air Conditioner’s (ACs) to narrow it to this list of the 6 Best AC’s in India. We have 1 in each category as per AC tonnage and type.
Our choice is based on the product offering the most features as well as a needle eye on the budget that gave the best value for money. We also encourage you to have a glance at our Buying Guide to know the basis of our recommendations.
We trust you will make an educated decision based on our recommendations. Enjoy the read and if there’s any help you need, do drop us a line!
Best Air Conditioners (ACs) in India Reviews
Best 1.5 Ton Split Inverter AC - Best AC Overall
Let’s introduce you to this Gadget that ticked all the right boxes in our Buying Guide. The LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Split Dual Inverter AC. I must mention that LG seems to be evolving as an all-rounder in the Gadget space.
They somehow have found the knack of churning out Quality and Premiumness in every Gadget they deliver. Not surprisingly, LG products feature in most of our recommended Gadgets.
So let us shift the spotlight to this excellent 1.5 Ton AC, which also has a 5-star BEE rating. Worth mentioning here is that this one is a VFM deal as its feature-packed.
The High-Temperature Cooling Score (HTCS) is a relatively newer metric. Checks are carried out to check the efficiency of the AC at an outside air temperature of 48°.
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best for clocking optimum results > 80% cooling capacity. This AC scores the Highest rating of 5.
This one has a Dual Inverter Motor; since this is a relatively new feature, let’s bust this jargon – As the name suggests and on account of the Twin rotors there is faster cooling making it power efficient. It maintains the room temperature by varying the compressor speed.
This also scores a 5 Star Bee rating on the more traditional BEE Star rating. Has Low refrigerant Detection indicator ensuring better maintenance.
Himalaya Cooling in lay-mans terms is cooling that is provided no sooner the AC is started. The Ocean black protection enhances the durability of the Copper condenser.
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✅ 5 Star Bee Rating
✅ HTC Rating of 5
✅ Dual Inverter Motor
✅ Auto Restart
✅ Sleep Mode
✅ Low refrigerant Detection
✅ Himalaya Cooling
✅ Copper Condenser with Ocean Black protection.
✅ Warranty – 1 year comprehensive – 10 years on the compressor and 5 Years on PCB
What needs to be improved
Technician Installation delays in some areas.
Best 1.5 Ton Split AC - Budget Choice
We chose the Godrej 1.5 Ton for the budget concerned buyer. This AC carries out the task of cooling the room at a surprisingly quick rate and, pretty silent at that. This is a heavy-duty and environmentally friendly AC.
One feature to highlight is that even if there is a power cut and when the electricity resumes, there is no need to reset the settings as it Auto Restarts.
The copper condensers ensure that the cooling is optimal. We also liked the bold white LED temperature display at the top right-hand corner of the indoor unit.
The smart diagnosis feature will alert you if the Airconditioner auto-detects a malfunction. At the budget hovering around 30000 Rs at the time of writing this piece, it’s a steal.
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3 Star energy efficiency rating Dust Filter Auto Restart Quiet Comfort as it works at 38 dB Smart Diagnosis Warranty – 1 year on Product/Condenser and 5 years on compressor
What needs to be improved Nothing to whine about at this offer price.
Best 1.5 Ton Window AC
This Window AC from Voltas has a 5 Star energy rating. Provides optimal cooling at the usual average sound levels for Window ACs ie, 52 dB.
The available Eco mode and turbo mode options ensure Optimal cooling. The AC has the auto-restart option to resume where it stopped in the event of a power shutdown.
It has sleep mode function to auto-adjust the temperature, ensuring user comfort.
Its efficient ambient cooling continues even when the mercury levels touch 50° outside. The 2 stage filtration system ensures that dust, allergens are at bay.
The self-diagnosis feature will alert the user if the Airconditioner auto-detects a malfunction.
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✅ 5 Star energy efficiency rating
✅ Anti Bacterial Filter
✅ 2 Stage Filtration.
✅ Dehumidifier
✅ Glow Light Button
✅ Warranty – 1 Year on Product/Condenser and 5 Years on Compressor.
What needs to be improved
🚫 Not the most silent
Best 1 Ton Split Inverter AC
This Split AC from Sanyo has a 3 Star energy rating. This split AC has the latest Inverter Compressor, which regulates the speed as per the room’s heat load. This spells out efficiency and power saving.
Noise levels are optimal with the Indoor unit working at 40 dB and the outdoor unit at 58dB. The PM 2.5 anti-dust filter ensures that dust and allergens are kept away.
The Dehumidifier function ensures the ambient conditions are cool and dry, and this also boosts the overall energy efficiency of the AC.
This AC also has a glacier mode for faster cooling.The inverter technology ensures that you do not need an additional stabiliser.
We loved the backlit remote, and we advocate that all AC manufacturers add this useful feature by default.
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✅ 3 Star energy efficiency rating
✅ Glacier Mode
✅ In-built PM 2.5 filter and anti-dust filter
✅ Self Diagnosis
✅ Dehumidifier
✅ Backlit remote
✅ Additional Stabiliser not required
✅ Warranty – 1 Year on Product/Condenser and 5 Years on Compressor.
What needs to be improved
🚫 Installation Charges are on the higher side.
Best 1 Ton Window Inverter AC
Another AC from and our favourite for the best brand AC company in India – LG. LG continues to introduce some feature rich gadgets to the market and this Air Conditioner is no exception.
This is a 5 star energy rated Dual Compressor 1 Ton AC with Ocean Black protection. Ocean Black protection enhances the durability of the AC because of its anti-corrosion properties.
The vents and control panel towards the top of the AC, instead of the usual right hand side is a welcome and well thought of design change.
This AC is a silent operator, which is primarily aided by the Dual compressor this Air Conditioner works at 44dB which is incredibly silent for a Windows AC.
With the LG ThinQ app you can control the AC on the Go. Now the feature that enhances your smart home experience is the Voice control operation. Yes! This AC can be also controlled by Amazon Alexa or Google home.
The Clean filter Indicator and Low detection gas alert will alert the user to take the necessary maintenance action.
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✅ 5 Star energy efficiency rating
✅ Dual Inverter
✅ Ocean Black Protection
✅ LG ThinQ and Voice Controlled
✅ Clean filter Indicator
✅ Low Gas Detection
✅ Silent Operation
✅ Stabilizer free operation
✅ Warranty – 1 Year Comprehensive and 10 Years on Compressor.
What needs to be improved
🚫 Installation charges are on the higher side.
Best 0.75 Ton Window AC
This budget Window AC from Bluestar has a 3 Star energy rating. The AC has a dual rotary compressor which ensures optimal performance even at high temperatures.
It has the Dry mode option which ensures better humidity control, especially handy in the monsoon or if you live in a coastal area where high humidity is prevalent.
The Self-diagnosis feature alerts users of any maintenance calls to be taken. From a maintenance perspective, the front panel is detachable for cleaning the units.
The Auto restart function is available which means, that in the event of a power shutdown the AC will resume from where it left and no need for the user to reset again manually.
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✅ 3 Star energy efficiency rating
✅ The Budget price
✅ Self Diagnosis
✅ Dry mode
✅ Auto Restart
✅ Warranty – 1 year on product, 5 years on compressor
What needs to be improved Slightly noisy
Buying Guide for Best Air Conditioner (AC)
Just how do you choose the ideal Air Conditioner for your home from the myriads of ACs available in the market? Let us help you figure this out.
The Type of AC – Split, Windows or Portable ACs are commonly used for residential purpose.
Size of the Room – Below is a table that will help you choose an AC as per the size of the room.
Room Size | AC Ton Capacity |
Upto 80 sq. ft | 0.8 Ton |
Upto 150 sq. ft | 1.0 Ton |
Upto 250 sq. ft | 1.5 Ton |
Upto 350 sq. ft | 2.0 Ton |
Star Rating – This rating is given by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The ratings are on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best—The Higher the star rating the more energy efficient the AC.
Inverter AC – At the onset, these AC’s are more expensive than the Non-Inverter Variants. However in the long run, these are more energy-efficient and provide Consistent cooling as the AC regulates the compressor speed according to the surrounding temperature.
Special Additional Features to look out for in an AC as per your requirement
The type of refrigerant the AC uses. We recommend looking for ACs that use R32 refrigerant.
Smart AC’s can be controlled by smartphone Apps. With the Internet of things (IoT) evolving, there is also the option of Voice controlling the AC when paired with Google Mini or Alexa.
Dual Inverter Compressor ACs – These ACs have the additional heater option for the Winters.
Air conditioners with an adjustable capacity adjust the temperature as per the number of inhabitants in the room and the prevailing ambient conditions.
Air conditioners designed to work at higher than average Temperatures – These ACs perform optimally even when the Outside air temperatures are at 52° C
Air conditioners with anti-bacterial filters – have the ability to destroy bacteria, allergens, and pollutants in the indoor air, ensuring a healthy breathing space.
Mosquito away technology features in some ACs have an inbuilt mosquito repellent.
Price Comparison of AC's
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