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Which Daikin AC is better?
The better model depends on room capacity, ISEER, annual power consumption, usage hours, cooling requirements, features and budget. This comparison uses the selected catalogue models and calculates electricity cost using the tariff and usage inputs shown below.
Compare Daikin AC Models
Real specifications · Electricity costs · Expert verdict
Comparing 4 of 4 models
Quick decision
Our comparison winner
Based on the Value Score for this comparison set — see the full table below for every spec.
🏆 FTXF50XV16VAA · 100/100
🏆 Overall winner
FTXF50XV16VAA
FTXF · 1.42 Ton · Inverter - 4 Star
100/100
⚡ Monthly bill (30 days)
₹949
8 hrs/day · ₹8.50/unit
💡 ISEER
5.20
Highest in this comparison
💰 5-year advantage
₹23,801
vs the highest-cost model here
🎯 Our Recommendation
Confidence: Low — the top models score closely; try the Smart Advisor for a fuller match based on your room, budget and priorities.
FTXF50XV16VAA — Best match for your comparison, especially given your daily usage.
- You run this AC about 8 hours a day, so we weighted running-cost efficiency more heavily — this model has the highest ISEER (5.20) in this comparison.
- Highest ISEER in this comparison
Trade-offs:
It costs ₹28,000 more upfront than the FTHT35XV16WAA.
When would FTHT35XV16WAA make more sense instead?
→ if a lower upfront price matters more to you than the winner's running-cost advantage.
→ if a lower upfront price matters more to you than the winner's running-cost advantage.
Based only on the electricity tariff and usage hours entered above — not sponsored, and not influenced by dealer margin (see our Affiliate Disclosure). For a fuller match based on your room size, budget and priorities, try the Smart Advisor.
🔑 Key Differences
Is the 4-Star Worth It Over the 3-Star?
FTXF50XV16VAA (Inverter - 4 Star) vs FTHT50XV16VAA (Inverter - 3 Star): FTXF50XV16VAA saves ₹2,083/year in electricity at your stated usage. At your stated 8.0 hrs/day, payback takes about 10.6 years — a long wait. It becomes a much clearer win above roughly 28.2 hrs/day of use.
Specification |
FTXF50XV16VAA
BEST VALUE BEST ENERGY SAVING BEST PREMIUM
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FTHT35XV16WAA
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FTHT50XV16VAA
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FTHT60XV16UAA
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| 📋 Basic Specifications | ||||
| Series | FTXF | FTHT | FTHT | FTHT |
| Tonnage / Capacity | 1.42 Ton | 1.0 Ton | 1.42 Ton | 1.8 Ton |
| Star Rating | Inverter - 4 Star ✓ Best ISEER | Inverter - 3 Star | Inverter - 3 Star | Inverter - 3 Star |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| ⚡ Energy & Electricity Cost | ||||
| ISEER | 5.20 ✓ | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Annual power (kWh) ⓘ | 744.0 | 619.0 | 880.1 | 1,055.1 |
| BEE equivalent average input ⓘ | 465.0 W | 386.9 W | 550.1 W | 659.4 W |
| Derived seasonal cooling load (CSTL) ⓘ | 3,868.5 kWh cooling | 2,723.7 kWh cooling | 3,872.4 kWh cooling | 4,642.3 kWh cooling |
| Average seasonal load factor ⓘ | 48.4% | 48.4% | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Energy per kW of cooling capacity ⓘ | 148.8 kWh/kW | 175.9 kWh/kW | 176.0 kWh/kW | 175.8 kWh/kW |
| Estimated Monthly Bill (30 Days) |
₹949
111.59 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
₹789 ✓
92.85 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
₹1,122
132.02 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
₹1,345
158.26 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
| 5-year cost |
₹56,912
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
₹47,355
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
₹67,328
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
₹80,713
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
| MRP | ₹85,600 | ₹51,500 | ₹61,600 | ₹72,200 |
| Unit Price (Equipment) |
₹64,500
Save ₹21,100 vs MRP |
₹36,500
Save ₹15,000 vs MRP |
₹42,500
Save ₹19,100 vs MRP |
₹53,000
Save ₹19,200 vs MRP |
| Equipment price only — installation, piping, stabilizer and accessories are extra and billed separately by your dealer. | ||||
| 🌡 Cooling Performance | ||||
| Rated Cooling Capacity | 5.00 kW | 3.52 kW | 5.00 kW | 6.00 kW |
| Cooling Range | 1.5~5.75 kW | 1.00~3.79 kW | 1.4~5.3 kW | 1.75~6.5 kW |
| Operating Ambient Range | -10°C~54°C | 16°C~54°C | 16°C~54°C | 16°C~54°C |
| 100% Cooling Capacity Temperature ⓘ | 46.0°C | 43.0°C | 43.0°C | 43.0°C |
| Air Flow Rate — Cooling (CFM / CMM) | 572.1 / 14.9 | 392/11.1 | 526/14.9 | 540/15.3 |
| Air Flow Rate — Heating (CFM / CMM) | 572.1 / 14.9 | 420/11.9 | 572/16.2 | 586/16.6 |
| Voltage Range ⓘ | 130~285 | 130~285 | 130~285 | 130~285 |
| WiFi Control | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Voice Control | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Streamer Discharge | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Prefilter With Anti-Bacterial Coating | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Filter 1 | PM 1.0 | PM 1.0 | PM 1.0 | PM 1.0 |
| Filter 2 | CO2 Filter & Cetachin | CO2 Filter & Cetachin | CO2 Filter & Cetachin | CO2 Filter & Cetachin |
| Dew Clean (self-cleaning) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Hepta Sense | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Smell Proof Operation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multi-Layer Fire Safety | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Patented DNNS Coating | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Blue Fin Coating (ODU) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| BTA Oil Treatment | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Power Chill ⓘ | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Swing Compressor ⓘ | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Power Airflow Dual Flaps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Self Diagnosis | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Triple Display | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Remote Backlit | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Child Lock | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IDU LED Brightness Control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Display Off Function | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Indoor Unit (H×W×D, mm) | 298 x 885 x 239 | 298 x 800 x 239 | 298 x 885 x 239 | 298 x 885 x 239 |
| Outdoor Unit (H×W×D, mm) | 595 x 845 x 300 | 550 x 675 x 284 | 595 x 845 x 300 | 595 x 845 x 300 |
| Built-in Stabilizer | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Copper Piping Kit | 🔧 3 RMT Copper Kit — Included | 🔧 3 RMT Copper Kit — Included | 🔧 3 RMT Copper Kit — Included | 🔧 3 RMT Copper Kit — Included |
| When not included, budget separately for copper piping at installation — see the 🔑 Key Differences panel above the table for a direct callout when this differs between the models you're comparing. | ||||
| Piping Length (max/min, m) | 30/16 | 15/12 | 20/16 | 25/20 |
| Piping Connection (Gas/Liquid) | 1/2" & 1/4" | 3/8" & 1/4" | 1/2" & 1/4" | 1/2" & 1/4" |
| Product / Entire AC | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| PCB Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Compressor Warranty | 10 years ✓ | 10 years ✓ | 10 years ✓ | 10 years ✓ |
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Standard Daikin India warranty; promotional extended comprehensive offers may differ.
📄 For full, current terms directly from Daikin, see Daikin India's official Product Warranty page ↗. |
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| 🔇 Comfort | ||||
| Sound level (dBA) | 32 | 27 ✓ quietest | 32 | 32 |
💚 Up to ₹33,358 difference in electricity cost over 5 years between these models
Value Score & Recommendation
100
FTXF50XV16VAA
Value score /100
Best for
Air quality conscious buyersHigh-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Highest ISEER in this comparison
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • Smaller rated cooling capacity (5 kW vs 6 kW) — a lower bill here partly reflects cooling less, not just efficiency
⚠ Costs ₹28,000 more but doesn't save on electricity vs the cheapest option
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91
FTHT35XV16WAA
Value score /100
Best for
Lowest running costBedrooms & quiet spacesAir quality conscious buyersHeavy daily use (8+ hrs/day)High-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Lowest electricity cost in this comparison
- • Quietest option in this comparison
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • ISEER is 0.8 lower than the best in this comparison
- • Smaller rated cooling capacity (3.52 kW vs 6 kW) — a lower bill here partly reflects cooling less, not just efficiency
91
FTHT50XV16VAA
Value score /100
Best for
Air quality conscious buyersHigh-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • ISEER is 0.8 lower than the best in this comparison
- • Smaller rated cooling capacity (5 kW vs 6 kW) — a lower bill here partly reflects cooling less, not just efficiency
⚠ Costs ₹6,000 more but doesn't save on electricity vs the cheapest option
Full details →
91
FTHT60XV16UAA
Value score /100
Best for
Air quality conscious buyersLiving rooms & larger spacesHigh-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • ISEER is 0.8 lower than the best in this comparison
⚠ Costs ₹16,500 more but doesn't save on electricity vs the cheapest option
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