5 best 5-star ACs in India in 2026

BEE 5-star rated air conditioners offer the best energy efficiency thanks to the use of better components and design. That said, such ACs are understandably more expensive than regular ACs. What they offer instead is long-term cost savings in environments where cooling is required for extended periods of time. With that in mind, here are the best 5 star ACs you can buy in 2026.

Panasonic EU 7-in-1 convertible 1.5 ton split AC

This 5-star split AC has a 5-star rating and a power consumption figure that stands at 1,715 W. Cooling is sufficient for rooms up to 180 sft in area. What sets this AC apart is features like a custom sleep profile that schedules hourly temperature adjustments, and smart connectivity via the MirAIe smart app that works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. You’ll find it on Croma for Rs 42,390.

Hitachi Yoshi 5500STXL 1.5 ton split AC

Hitachi’s offering is incredibly efficient, dropping power consumption to just 775 W while still offering plenty of cooling and a four-way swing for efficient distribution of cool air. The unit comes with a 10-year compressor warranty, silent cooling features, and even a filter cleaning indicator. Yours for Rs Rs 41,290.

LG 6-in-1 convertible 1 ton split AC

LG’s 1-ton convertible AC is designed to operate in smaller rooms. Its dual inverter compressor improves efficiency to such an extent that power consumption drops to 515.84 W, while still leaving the unit powerful enough to cool from 55 degrees C to whatever temperature you desire.

It even has a smart feature built in that adjusts cooling capacity based on factors like room crowding and activity levels. This one is available at Rs 37,490.

Blue Star L Series 1.5 ton window AC

If you’re in the market for a window AC, you’ll want this Blue Star L series window AC. It has a 1.5 ton cooling capacity rating as well as a BEE 5-star rating. Power consumption is higher than expected at 1,570 W, but this model offers powerful cooling for rooms up to 170 sft in area. There is an included eco mode to keep power consumption in check when needed. It’s a great buy at Rs 34,590.

Daikin Premium Series 1.5 ton split AC

Daikin’s 5-star split AC draws 1,360 W but again, is 5-star rated and only draws that much power because it offers powerful cooling capacity for demanding applications. The unit comes with a smart diagnosis feature, dew cleaning technology, and has anti bacterial coatings and PM2.5 filters. It also uses coanda air flow for optimal circulation and has a built in stabiliser. Another great option at Rs 43,190.

These are some of the top options you can consider across budgets.

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So, which of these is your pick? Let us know in the comments below.