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1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) vs 1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA)

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Quick verdict

  • 1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA) leads on cooling and efficiency.
  • 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) offers better overall value (17.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) has the higher Comparezi Score (84.9).
  • 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) is the cheaper option at ₹47,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published air conditioners scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Cooling and efficiency 1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA)
Value 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU)

Specifications side by side

Spec
1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU)
1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA)
Overview
Type
Split
Split
Capacity
1.5 ton
1.42 ton
Energy rating
5 star
5 star
Inverter compressor
Yes
Yes
Model number
IA518DXU
FTKU50XV16MKA
Launched
2026
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Cooling and efficiency
ISEER
5.7 W/W
5.7 W/W
Star label year
2026
2026
Cooling capacity
5,150 W (better)
5,000 W
Power consumption
1,210 W
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Annual energy use
698.96 kWh/year
678.92 kWh/year (better)
Cools at outdoor temperature up to
54 °C
55 °C (better)
Convertible modes
5-in-1
—
Build
Condenser coil
Copper (with anti-corrosion coating)
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Copper condenser
Yes
—
Refrigerant
R32
R32
Noise level
—
31 dB
Features
Filters
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Prefilter with anti-bacterial coating, PM2.5
Self-clean
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Yes
Colours
White
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Warranty
Product warranty
1 year
1 year
Compressor warranty
10 years
10 years
Warranty terms
Standard Warranty of 1 Year from the date of installation, on the entire range of Window ACs, Fixed Speed Split ACs, Inverter Split ACs ...
Compressor Warranty: 10 Yrs | PCB Warranty: 5 Yrs (product page); High wall inverter comes with 12 months warranty from the date of invoice ...

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Price and availability

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1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU)

₹47,990

1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA)

₹48,800

Pros and cons

1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU)

No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.

1.42 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (FTKU50XV16MKA)

  • Pro: BEE-label energy use of 678.9 kWh a year, lower than 86% of the 46 1.5-ton split ACs on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (84.9).

1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (IA518DXU) also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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