It depends on the usage pattern.If user use as 16C freezer ("near impossible" target temp) no diff between NON or INV.
If user use at 25-27C achievable temp then yes inverter will save after it has achieved target temp.
INV can cool faster if the unit has turbo capacity.
So for your case INV will save power if you do not run it at 16C all the time.
For living room INV 2hp still better..that 500 bucks difference in TNB bill can recover quite fast as bigger hp does use more electricity.
Lapsapda pricing:
2hp
AHX18VED 18K (5450-18760) btu RM2,287.00
X-Deluxe CS-XPU18WKH-1 19,000 (3,750-21,200) btu RM2,650.00
btwn the two they will work fine for normal sensible temp; but if ULTIMATE 16C FREEZER needed then get the pana coz btu spec higher.
for the 1hp one AHX9VED or CS-XPU10WKH (9700btu class) will work fine.
Ultimate spec can take a look at Hitachi RAS-SX10CJ (this one heavier coils in the ODU), clearance stocks RM1,799.00 for the bedroom
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/hitachi-...4507648510.html Wow thanks alot for your kind reply. For usage average temperature will be around 22-24c so i think better than nothing right for Inverter vs Non Inverter. Just wondering is it really save a big differences. In terms of brand any comments on Sharp and Panasonic aside from BTU?