Here are the 10 best air conditioner brands in India

Summer is upon us. Even if you’ve resisted buying an air conditioner so far, chances are you are likely considering it already. With great pricing and EMI options, buying the best AC brands in India is no longer a pipe dream. That being said, it can also be daunting, especially if you’re buying an AC for the first time. 

 You could of course look up this AC buying guide. And, if you’re wondering that the best air conditioner brands are, we have you covered there too. 

Conveniently, most the best AC brands in India offer great products at various price points. So, no matter your budget, you will end up with a great appliance.  

Top 10 AC brands in India

Whether you’re buying an AC for the first time or you’re looking for an upgrade, you have a lot of AC brands from which to choose. From O General to Daikin and Blue Star to Voltas, these are some of the best air conditioner brands in India. 

1. General 

2. LG 

3. Samsung 

4. Croma 

5. Voltas 

6. Blue Star 

7. Haier 

8. Panasonic 

9. Daikin 

10. Lloyd

1. O General

When it comes to air conditioners, O General remains one of the most premium brands in the world. People of a certain vintage will likely remember seeing O General ACs in ‘80s Hollywood (and occasionally Bollywood) movies. 

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To be sure, O General air conditioners live up to the reputation they’ve built over the years. With long lifespan and top-notch energy efficiency ratings, O General ACs are best known for their powerful cooling capabilities making them particularly effective in extreme temperatures. By the company’s estimates, O General ACs can work in temperatures as high as 60 degrees celsius.

O General AC recommendations:

i. O General BBAA 1.2 Ton 3 Star Non Inverter Window AC
ii. O General 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
iii. O General CET Series 2 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

2. LG

While brands several AC brands started out in commercial cooling, LG pioneered personal cooling, which is to say, the ACs you use at home, in your bedrooms and living rooms. 

Today, the South Korean brand’s trademark Dual Inverter Technology sets its ACs apart ensuring faster cooling, quieter operations, and significant energy savings. LG offers a wide selection of air conditioner including Smart ACs that you can control with your smartphone. 

LG AC recommendations:

i. LG 6 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Split AC
ii. LG 4 in 1 Convertible TW 1.5 Ton 5 Star Window AC
iii. LG 5 in 1 Convertible 2 Ton 3 Star Hot & Cold AC

3. Samsung

Yet another South Korean giant, Samsung is as well known for its home appliances as it is for its mobile phones. Samsung’s new trademark WindFree technology creates an air flow so gentle and mild that you would feel almost no wind in the room. So while you may be deprived of the pleasure of standing in the line of the AC blast after a hot shower, Samsung’s WindFree technology will deliver uniform cooling, energy (and therefore cost) saving, and less noise. 

What’s more Samsung’s AI Energy mode uses artificial intelligence to monitor energy consumption by collecting information about the air conditioner’s usage pattern, ambient humidity, and temperature, and then uses this information to automatically adjust the mode. 

Samsung AC recommendations:

i. Samsung 5-in-1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
ii. Samsung Geo 5 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC
iii.Samsung CY 5 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC

4. Croma

Every once in a while, all you need at home is an AC that hasn’t blown a hole in your pocket when you bought it, doesn’t send your electricity bills through the roof, and comes from a brand you can rely on for quick service and maintenance. For all those times, and then some, you have Croma ACs. 

Croma AC recommendations:

i. Croma 4 in 1 Convertible 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC
ii. Croma 1 Ton 5 Star Window AC
iii. Croma 5 in 1 Convertible 2 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC

5. Voltas

Yet another Tata brand, Voltas is known for its all-weather AC. Whether you’re freezing at minus 5 degrees C or sweltering at 50 degrees C, Voltas’ all-weather AC (that’s also known as Hot and Cold AC) will have you covered. The fact that you don’t have to reach too deep in your pockets to land one is also what makes Voltas among the best air conditioner brands in India. 

Voltas AC recommendations:

i. Voltas Magnum 2 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 4 Star Inverter Window AC
ii. Voltas Vectra 4 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
iii.Voltas Vertis 5 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 3 Star Hot & Cold Inverter Split AC

6. Blue Star

The second largest homegrown AC brand was, for the longest time, known for cooling offices and malls throughout the country. Blue Star brings the same quality and reliability to its home air conditioners without the premium pricing of some of its competitiors. 

Blue Star AC recommendations:

i. Blue Star Y Series 5 in 1 Convertible 1.3 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC
ii. Blue Star Y Series 5 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
iii. Blue Star 5 in 1 Convertible 2 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

7. Daikin

No list of the best AC brands in India can ever be complete without Daikin. The Japanese brand is one of the most premium AC brands in the market today, offering many options – from standard and convertible ACs to Hot and Cold ACs and ACs ranging from a tonnage of 0.8 to 2 tons. 

Daikin AC recommendations:

i. Daikin Standard Plus Series 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
ii. Daikin 1.8 Ton 3 Star Hot & Cold Inverter Split AC
iii. Daikin Smart+ Series 1.8 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC

8. Haier

Some of the features in Haier ACs such as antimicrobial protection and 7-in-1 convertible technology are standard in several of the best AC brands in India today. However, what really sets Haier apart is its powerful cooling. Quite like O General, Haier also promises to efficiently cool rooms up to 60 degrees C. What’s more, its trademark Superfast Cooling technology can cool any room in merely 10 seconds. 

Haier AC recommendations:

i. Haier Revive 7 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 3 Star Triple Inverter Split AC
ii. Haier Kinouchi Heavy Duty Pro 7 in 1 Convertible 1.6 Ton 4 Star Inverter Split Smart AC
iii. Haier Elegante 7 in 1 Convertible 1.6 Ton 3 Star Hot & Cold Inverter Split AC

9. Panasonic

Quite like Samsung, Panasonic’s air conditioners can’t just be controlled remotely but can also be connected to the company’s AI app. Panasonic MirAIe makes it possible for you to remotely control your Panasonic AC using voice commands. MirAIe also serves as a controlling app for other Panasonic smart appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, smart fans, smart switches, smart TVs, water heaters, curtains, and smart plugs.  

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Panasonic AC recommendations:

i. Panasonic EU 7 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC

ii. Panasonic HU 7 in 1 Convertible 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC

iii. Panasonic KZ 2 Ton 3 Star Hot and Cold Inverter Split Smart AC

Lloyd

Lloyd is yet another Indian brand that offers affordable value-for-money ACs that you can consider if you do not want to spend a lot on your air conditioner. From convertible ACs to split ACs with built-in dehumidifiers, Lloyd offers a lot of options to choose from. 

However, what makes Lloyd among the best AC brands in India are its industry-first features such as mood lighting that can be controlled sing Havells Sync App, and Ambi Lighting that indicates the AQI levels in the room. 

Lloyd AC recommendations:

i. Lloyd 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC
ii. Lloyd Xtreme Series 5 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split Smart AC
iii. Lloyd 5 In 1 Convertible 2 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

These are some of the best AC brands you can consider when buying a new AC in India. Need more advice? Feel free to walk into a Croma store and let the staff help you select the best AC for your specific needs. 

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