Best Air Conditioners

A reliable air conditioner offers a myriad of benefits. Along with being able to relieve you from the discomfort of blistering heat or teeth-chattering cold, a well-chosen model can also offer better air quality, improved concentration and sleep.

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Split system air conditioners

These wall-mounted air conditioners are split into two parts, an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. They’re powerful air conditioners that are effective at cooling (or heating) large rooms and living spaces like lounge rooms. Split system aircons are also friendly on your power bill, as they’re energy efficient. Many are designed using inverter technology, which adjusts compressor speed according to the room’s requirements.

Split system reverse cycle air conditioners are popular, and offer some of the best air conditioners in Australia. They offer dual heating and cooling functions, meaning you can use them in winter as well.

Ducted Air Conditioners

A ducted air conditioner is a long-term investment that’s good if you’re looking for a more permanent way to regulate the temperature in your home. You’ll need to get a professional to install the central unit/fan coil in your roof, which connects to ductwork that transports cool or warm air that’s released into a room through air vents.

You can set different temperatures in different parts of your home, through ‘zoning.’ Alternatively, you can choose to regulate one zone independently without turning any others on, e.g. the main living area.

However, zoning will cost extra, and along with the installation costs, a ducted air conditioner is the most expensive option of all four types.

Window/Wall Air Conditioners

As their name suggests, these can be mounted on either a window or a wall. They’re a more affordable option than a split system or ducted air conditioner, with the cheapest model a Kelvinator window/ wall air conditioner selling for $439. These air conditioners are also easy to install, and available as reverse cycle, making them suitable for all four seasons.

Portable Air Conditioners

These small, moveable air conditioners reach a set temperature by pulling warm air from a room and cooling it, via a refrigerant and an exhaust hose. Any remaining air is vented outside. Like other AC types, many portable models are available with reverse cycle functionality.

To install a portable air conditioner, you’ll need an exhaust point, such as a window or ducted wall. The box will usually come with an exhaust hose, venting kit and instructions.

Overall, there are plenty of choices when it comes to getting an air conditioner for your home or office. If a particular air conditioner type sounds appealing, simply scroll down to select from the filters on the left.

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Price$14.95 to $119,999
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Features'Inverter' means the compressor (the outdoor unit) varies speed to meet demand.
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Cooling PowerAt least 0.05 kW
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Heating PowerAt least 1.8 kW
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Reverse CycleThis means the air conditioner can both heat and cool.

Based on 3,457 Air Conditioner reviews
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bronte Series
  • Award Winner 2023
Split System Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bronte Series

 · includes 6 listings
4.7 from 926 reviews
Cooling Power6.3 kW to 10 kW
Heating Power7.1 kW to 11.2 kW
Reverse Cycle Either

With its excellent rating, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bronte Series of split system air conditioners is a promising pick to help you stay comfortable all year round.

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Durable build quality
Whisper-quiet operation
Good value for money
  • Build Quality
    4.8 (791)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (818)
  • Ease of Use
    4.7 (824)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (744)
  • Noise Level
    4.6 (808)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.7 (777)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti Series
Split System Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti Series

 · includes 7 listings
4.7 from 700 reviews
Cooling Power2 kW to 5 kW
Heating Power2.7 kW to 5.8 kW
Reverse Cycle Either

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Avanti Series is a great alternative to the Bronte Series for those willing to save a little money, and is suited to smaller rooms, too.

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Powerful airflow
Ultra quiet operation
Good value for money
  • Build Quality
    4.7 (613)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (627)
  • Ease of Use
    4.7 (629)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (577)
  • Noise Level
    4.5 (623)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.6 (598)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP Series
  • Award Winner 2023
Split System Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP Series

 · includes 8 listings
4.7 from 124 reviews
Cooling Power2.5 kW to 9 kW
Heating Power3.2 kW to 10.3 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

With a dual barrier coating to reduce dust from collecting on the surface and features like Night Mode to lower noise levels, the air conditioners in the Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP Series provide heating and cooling while keeping you comfortable.

$1,099Billy Guyatts

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Highly efficient
Simple to operate
Provides uniform warmth
  • Build Quality
    4.6 (103)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (105)
  • Ease of Use
    4.7 (106)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (88)
  • Noise Level
    4.7 (105)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.6 (105)
  • Features Inverter, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti PLUS Series
Split System Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Avanti PLUS Series

 · includes 5 listings
4.6 from 88 reviews
Cooling Power2 kW to 6 kW
Heating Power2.7 kW to 6.8 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

The Mitsubishi Heavy Indsutries Avanti PLUS Air Conditioners have an energy-saving motion sensor, clean air technology, and come in a range of capacities to suit different rooms.

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Super quiet
Effective at cooling down room
Easy to use
  • Build Quality
    4.7 (79)
  • Value for Money
    4.5 (81)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (83)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (69)
  • Noise Level
    4.5 (77)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.7 (73)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Mitsubishi SRK-ZMA Series
Split System Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi SRK-ZMA Series

 · includes 8 listings
4.6 from 90 reviews
Cooling Power2 kW to 7.1 kW
Heating Power3 kW to 8 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

The Mitsubishi SRK-ZMA series has achieved a high 4.6-star rating by reviewers, with plenty of positive feedback left by satisfied customers.

  • Build Quality
    4.8 (11)
  • Value for Money
    4.9 (10)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (11)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.9 (9)
  • Noise Level
    4.8 (11)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.9 (10)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDUA Series
Ducted Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDUA Series

 · includes 15 listings
4.5 from 90 reviews
Cooling Power7.1 kW to 20 kW
Heating Power8 kW to 22.4 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

With 8 options to cater to differently sized homes, Mitsubishi states that its FDUA Series works as quietly and discreetly as possible. With a majority of positive ratings, including a 4.4-star noise level rating, it appears that Mitsubishi is delivering on its promises.

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  • Build Quality
    4.6 (71)
  • Value for Money
    4.4 (76)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (76)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (62)
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (79)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.6 (77)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Fujitsu Lifestyle
Split System Air Conditioners

Fujitsu Lifestyle

 · includes 36 listings
3.9 from 397 reviews
Cooling Power2.1 kW to 9.4 kW
Heating Power3.2 kW to 10.3 kW
Reverse Cycle Either

With the majority of reviewers awarding the Fujitsu Lifestyle split system air conditioner 4 or 5 stars, many enjoyed their lifestyle with this unit.

$1,099Bing Lee

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  • Build Quality
    3.8 (88)
  • Value for Money
    3.8 (88)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (89)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.9 (80)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (88)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.0 (79)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Coolzy-Pro
  • Award Winner 2023
Portable Air Conditioners

Coolzy-Pro

4.4 from 37 reviews
Cooling Power1.1 kW
Reverse Cycle No

This air conditioner is different to other portable models - you can just plug it in and go. You won’t need an exhaust hose, window kit, or be required to bother with installation.

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  • Build Quality
    4.5 (35)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (35)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (36)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (36)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (34)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.5 (33)
  • Features Dehumidifying Function, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Daikin Cora
Split System Air Conditioners

Daikin Cora

 · includes 21 listings
3.7 from 81 reviews
Cooling Power2 kW to 7.1 kW
Heating Power2.7 kW to 8 kW
Reverse Cycle Either

One of Daikin's mid-range split-system offerings, the Daikin Cora range can be used in both summer or winter, for small to large rooms. It features a 'Whisper Quiet' mode, equivalent to 19Dba. This can be likened to the noise level of a whisper from 1.5 metres away.

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  • Build Quality
    3.4 (43)
  • Value for Money
    3.2 (44)
  • Ease of Use
    4.2 (43)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (40)
  • Noise Level
    3.5 (43)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.3 (39)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Mitsubishi Electric PEA-M-GAA Series
Ducted Air Conditioners

Mitsubishi Electric PEA-M-GAA Series

 · includes 3 listings
4.7 from 15 reviews
Cooling Power10 kW to 14 kW
Heating Power11.2 kW to 16 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (11)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (12)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (12)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.8 (9)
  • Noise Level
    4.6 (13)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    5.0 (10)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Multi Split SCM-ZS-W Series
4.7 from 15 reviews
Reverse Cycle Yes
  • Build Quality
    4.7 (14)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (14)
  • Ease of Use
    4.6 (14)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (13)
  • Noise Level
    4.4 (15)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.5 (15)
Fujitsu Designer
Split System Air Conditioners

Fujitsu Designer

 · includes 6 listings
3.7 from 35 reviews
Cooling Power2.5 kW to 5 kW
Heating Power3.2 kW to 33 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

$897Bing Lee

  • Build Quality
    3.4 (13)
  • Value for Money
    3.3 (12)
  • Ease of Use
    3.9 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (11)
  • Noise Level
    3.2 (13)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.9 (11)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Omega Altise OAPC10
Portable Air Conditioners

Omega Altise OAPC10

3.4 from 49 reviews
Cooling Power2.6 kW

Designed with an in-built air conditioner, fan and dehumidifier, this Omega Altise air conditioner is marketed to remove up to 2.4 litres of humidity per hour, while directional air louvres help to circulate the cool air produced.

  • Build Quality
    3.6 (9)
  • Value for Money
    2.8 (9)
  • Ease of Use
    3.8 (9)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.3 (6)
  • Noise Level
    2.3 (8)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.5 (8)
  • Features Dehumidifying Function, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Panasonic Inverted Ducted
Ducted Air Conditioners

Panasonic Inverted Ducted

 · includes 8 listings
3.6 from 25 reviews
Cooling Power6 kW to 14 kW
Heating Power7 kW to 16 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

Panasonic Inverter technology aims to reduce wasteful energy consumption, as well as ease the burden of ducted air conditioners on electricity bills.

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  • Build Quality
    3.9 (16)
  • Value for Money
    3.3 (15)
  • Ease of Use
    4.1 (15)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.2 (13)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (15)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.9 (13)
  • Features Inverter, Remote Control and Wi-Fi Smart Control
Kaden KS Series
Split System Air Conditioners

Kaden KS Series

 · includes 5 listings
3.6 from 25 reviews
Cooling Power2.6 kW to 8 kW
Heating Power2.8 kW to 8.1 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes
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  • Build Quality
    3.8 (21)
  • Value for Money
    3.8 (22)
  • Ease of Use
    3.7 (22)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.6 (21)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (21)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.8 (19)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control and Evaporative Cooler
Fujitsu High Static Single Phase
Ducted Air Conditioners

Fujitsu High Static Single Phase

 · includes 4 listings
3.4 from 31 reviews
Cooling Power9 kW to 15.8 kW
Heating Power11.2 kW to 18 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

With its exclusively residential range of air conditioners, the Fujitsu High Static Single Phase series is suitable for spaces ranging from smaller apartments to multi storey homes.

  • Build Quality
    2.3 (3)
  • Value for Money
    2.3 (3)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (2)
  • Noise Level
    2.3 (4)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    2.8 (4)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
Breezair Supercool Range
Ducted Air Conditioners

Breezair Supercool Range

 · includes 5 listings
3.5 from 24 reviews
Cooling Power8.1 kW to 15.1 kW
Reverse Cycle No

The Australian-made Breezair Supercool Range is manufactured by multi-award winning Seeley International, which has been recognised for its outstanding product design and energy efficiency in the 2017 Australian Good Design Awards and The Energy Awards 2019.

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  • Build Quality
    3.8 (10)
  • Value for Money
    2.9 (10)
  • Ease of Use
    3.8 (10)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (10)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (8)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.0 (7)
  • Features Evaporative Cooler
Daikin US7
Split System Air Conditioners

Daikin US7

 · includes 3 listings
3.8 from 17 reviews
Cooling Power2.5 kW to 5 kW
Heating Power3.6 kW to 6.3 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes

Featuring built-in humidifying, dehumidifying and air purifying technologies, the US7 is the first 7-star energy efficient split system in Australia. As the cream of Daikin split-system crop, a smaller 2.5kW (for small rooms) costs just over $2, 000.

  • Build Quality
    3.3 (6)
  • Value for Money
    2.2 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    3.1 (7)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.7 (6)
  • Noise Level
    3.0 (7)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.8 (6)
  • Features On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
Fujitsu Classic
Split System Air Conditioners

Fujitsu Classic

 · includes 7 listings
3.2 from 31 reviews
Cooling Power2.5 kW to 9.2 kW
Heating Power3.4 kW to 10 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes
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    3.5 (6)
  • Value for Money
    3.2 (5)
  • Ease of Use
    4.0 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.7 (6)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (6)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    4.0 (6)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer and Remote Control
ALDI Split System Air Conditioners
Split System Air Conditioners

ALDI Split System Air Conditioners

 · includes 7 listings
2.9 from 36 reviews
Cooling Power2.3 kW to 5.1 kW
Heating Power2.5 kW to 5.1 kW
Reverse Cycle Yes
  • Build Quality
    2.9 (16)
  • Value for Money
    2.9 (15)
  • Ease of Use
    3.4 (15)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (15)
  • Noise Level
    3.5 (15)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.4 (13)
  • Features Inverter, On/Off Timer, Remote Control, Wi-Fi Smart Control and Dehumidifying Function
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