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1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) vs 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)

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Quick verdict

  • 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) leads on cooling and efficiency.
  • 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) offers better overall value (15.0 points per ₹10,000).
  • 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) has the higher Comparezi Score (50.4).
  • 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) is the cheaper option at ₹33,490.

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

Winners by area

Cooling and efficiency 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU)
Value 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU)

Specifications side by side

Spec
1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU)
1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)
Overview
Type
Split
Split
Capacity
1 ton
1 ton
Energy rating
3 star
3 star
Inverter compressor
Yes
Yes
Model number
IA312ZXU
CAI12CE3R36F0
Launched
2026
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Cooling and efficiency
ISEER
4.38 W/W (better)
4.35 W/W
Star label year
2026
2026
Cooling capacity
3,517 W (better)
3,400 W
Power consumption
1,060 W
985 W (better)
Annual energy use
621.1 kWh/year
604.99 kWh/year (better)
Cools at outdoor temperature up to
52 °C
52 °C
Convertible modes
5-in-1
6-in-1 (FlexiCool)
Build
Condenser coil
Copper (with anti-corrosion coating)
—
Copper condenser
Yes
—
Refrigerant
R32
R32
Noise level
—
32 dB
Features
Filters
—
HD filter, PM 2.5 micron filter
Self-clean
—
Yes
Colours
White
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Warranty
Product warranty
1 year
1 year
Compressor warranty
10 years
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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 ...
Promotional 5 years comprehensive warranty: extension of warranty period for 4 years after the completion of the standard warranty, for Carrier Split Inverter ACs up to 2.0T purchased 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

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Price and availability

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1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU)

₹33,490

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)

₹55,100

Pros and cons

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU)

  • Con: Higher BEE-label energy use than 81% of the 22 1-ton split ACs on Comparezi that state it (621.1 kWh a year)

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)

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

Which should you buy?

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (50.4).

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (IA312ZXU) also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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