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Toshiba Seiya

C3.8 RAS-B13E2KVG (3.3kW)

The value pick: a compact entry-level Toshiba split with a surprisingly good heating SCOP.

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Specifications

Cooling capacity 3.3 kW
Heating capacity 4 kW
Efficiency (SEER) 7
Efficiency (SCOP) 4.6
Indoor noise 19 dB
Outdoor noise 47 dB
Refrigerant R32
Wi-Fi control No
Warranty 5 yrs

Our verdict

The Seiya is Toshiba's budget wall unit and the cheapest way into a quality Japanese-engineered split. Despite the entry-level billing its SCOP of 4.6 is respectable, so it works well as an affordable air-to-air heat pump for a single room. You trade away built-in Wi-Fi (an optional adapter is needed) and top-end cooling efficiency, but for the money it is hard to fault.

Pros

  • Lowest installed price here
  • Good heating SCOP for the class
  • Quiet 19 dB(A) silent mode

Cons

  • Wi-Fi requires an optional adapter
  • Only A++/A+ efficiency

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