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1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0) vs 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)

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Quick verdict

  • 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) is better for low electricity bills.
  • 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) is better for cooling in extreme heat.
  • 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) leads on overview.
  • 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) leads on cooling and efficiency.
  • 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0) leads on build.
  • 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) has the higher Comparezi Score (82.4).

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Winners by area

Overview 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)
Cooling and efficiency 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)
Build 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)

Specifications side by side

Spec
1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)
1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)
Overview
Type
Split
Split
Capacity
1 ton
1 ton
Energy rating
3 star
5 star (better)
Inverter compressor
Yes
Yes
Model number
CAI12CE3R36F0
CAI12PE5R36W0
Cooling and efficiency
ISEER
4.35 W/W
5.6 W/W (better)
Star label year
2026
2026
Cooling capacity
3,400 W
3,400 W
Power consumption
985 W
745 W (better)
Annual energy use
604.99 kWh/year
470.04 kWh/year (better)
Cools at outdoor temperature up to
52 °C
55 °C (better)
Convertible modes
6-in-1 (FlexiCool)
6-in-1 (FlexiCool)
Build
Refrigerant
R32
R32
Noise level
32 dB (better)
35 dB
Features
Wi-Fi / app control
—
Yes
Filters
HD filter, PM 2.5 micron filter
Top HD filter, PM 2.5 micron filter
Self-clean
Yes
Yes
Warranty
Product warranty
1 year
1 year
Warranty terms
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
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 (CAI12CE3R36F0)

₹55,100

1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)

No price yet

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Pros and cons

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0)

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

1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0)

  • Pro: BEE-label energy use of 470.0 kWh a year, lower than 86% of the 22 1-ton split ACs on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Wi-Fi control from a phone app

Which should you buy?

1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12PE5R36W0) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (82.4).

1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI12CE3R36F0) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹55,100.

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