Quick Answer
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 3 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.
🏆 FTKN50XV16VKA · 100/100
🏆 Overall winner
FTKN50XV16VKA
FTKN · 1.42 Ton · Inverter - 3 Star
100/100
⚡ Monthly bill (30 days)
₹1,122
8 hrs/day · ₹8.50/unit
💡 ISEER
4.40
See energy row below
💰 5-year advantage
₹0
No electricity-cost advantage vs the priciest option
🎯 Our Recommendation
Confidence: Medium
FTKN50XV16VKA — Best match for your comparison, especially given your daily usage.
- Highest ISEER in this comparison
Trade-offs:
It costs ₹3,500 more upfront than the FTKC50XV16VKA.
When would FTKC50XV16VKA 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.
Specification |
FTKC50XV16VKA
BEST ENERGY SAVING
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FTKL50XV16VKA
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FTKN50XV16VKA
BEST VALUE BEST PREMIUM
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| 📋 Basic Specifications | |||
| Series | FTKC | FTKL | FTKN |
| Tonnage / Capacity | 1.42 Ton | 1.42 Ton | 1.42 Ton |
| Star Rating | Inverter - 3 Star ✓ Best ISEER | Inverter - 3 Star | Inverter - 3 Star |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| ⚡ Energy & Electricity Cost | |||
| ISEER | 4.40 ✓ | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Annual power (kWh) ⓘ | 880.1 | 880.1 | 880.1 |
| BEE equivalent average input ⓘ | 550.1 W | 550.1 W | 550.1 W |
| Derived seasonal cooling load (CSTL) ⓘ | 3,872.4 kWh cooling | 3,872.4 kWh cooling | 3,872.4 kWh cooling |
| Average seasonal load factor ⓘ | 48.4% | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Energy per kW of cooling capacity ⓘ | 176.0 kWh/kW | 176.0 kWh/kW | 176.0 kWh/kW |
| Estimated Monthly Bill (30 Days) |
₹1,122 ✓
132.02 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
₹1,122
132.02 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
₹1,122
132.02 kWh × ₹8.50/unit 8 hrs/day |
| 5-year cost |
₹67,328
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
₹67,328
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
₹67,328
at 8 hrs/day, ₹8.50/unit |
| MRP | ₹54,400 | ₹56,100 | ₹58,200 |
| Unit Price (Equipment) |
₹37,000
Save ₹17,400 vs MRP |
₹38,500
Save ₹17,600 vs MRP |
₹40,500
Save ₹17,700 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 | 5.00 kW | 5.00 kW |
| Cooling Range | 1.5~5.3 kW | 1.40~5.30 kW | 1.40~5.30 kW |
| Operating Ambient Range | 20°C~52°C | 16°C~52°C | 16°C~52°C |
| 100% Cooling Capacity Temperature ⓘ | 43.0°C | 43.0°C | 43.0°C |
| Air Flow Rate — Cooling (CFM / CMM) | 551 / 15.6 | 551 / 15.6 | 551 / 15.6 |
| Voltage Range ⓘ | 130~285 | 130~285 | 130~285 |
| WiFi Control | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Voice Control | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Streamer Discharge | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Prefilter With Anti-Bacterial Coating | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Filter 1 | — | PM 2.5 | PM 1.0 |
| Filter 2 | — | Active Carbon Filter | Apataito Filter |
| Dew Clean (self-cleaning) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Hepta Sense | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Smell Proof Operation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multi-Layer Fire Safety | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Patented DNNS Coating | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Blue Fin Coating (ODU) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| BTA Oil Treatment | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Power Chill ⓘ | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Swing Compressor ⓘ | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Power Airflow Dual Flaps | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Self Diagnosis | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Triple Display | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Remote Backlit | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Child Lock | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IDU LED Brightness Control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Display Off Function | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Indoor Unit (H×W×D, mm) | 298 x 885 x 229 | 298 x 885 x 239 | 298 x 885 x 239 |
| Outdoor Unit (H×W×D, mm) | 595 x 845 x 300 | 595 x 845 x 300 | 595 x 845 x 300 |
| Built-in Stabilizer | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Copper Piping Kit | 🔧 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) | 20/16 | 20/16 | 25/20 |
| Piping Connection (Gas/Liquid) | 1/2" & 1/4" | 1/2" & 1/4" | 1/2" & 1/4" |
| Product / Entire AC | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| PCB Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Compressor Warranty | 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 ✓ quietest | 32 | 32 |
💚 Up to ₹0 difference in electricity cost over 5 years between these models
Value Score & Recommendation
84
FTKC50XV16VKA
Value score /100
Best for
Lowest running costAir quality conscious buyersHeavy daily use (8+ hrs/day)High-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Highest ISEER in this comparison
- • Lowest electricity cost in this comparison
- • Quietest option in this comparison
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • No WiFi control (at least one compared model has it)
84
FTKL50XV16VKA
Value score /100
Best for
Air quality conscious buyersHigh-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Highest ISEER in this comparison
- • Quietest option in this comparison
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
✗ Cons
- • No WiFi control (at least one compared model has it)
⚠ Costs ₹1,500 more but doesn't save on electricity vs the cheapest option
Full details →
100
FTKN50XV16VKA
Value score /100
Best for
Smart home usersAir quality conscious buyersHigh-heat climates (46°C+)Coastal & humid climates
✓ Pros
- • Highest ISEER in this comparison
- • Quietest option in this comparison
- • Has WiFi control (not all compared models do)
- • Built-in stabilizer — no separate voltage stabilizer needed
⚠ Costs ₹3,500 more but doesn't save on electricity vs the cheapest option
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