Choose big China brands that specialize in HVAC, Midea & Haier. These 2 companies are larger than Sharp many folds, Midea acquired Toshiba home appliances division. And Haier acquired Sanyo many years ago. These two giants made many HVAC acquisitions globally. And they are so big, have a lot of budget in R&D.

I’ve own Haier, Midea and Hisense. Haier entry level is very entry level — I won’t choose it. The basic inverter seems not bad. Hisense low end is very well made and punch above its weight — always my recommended basic cheapest entry level, I have 4 of these. Midea high end was quite disappointing for me, but this was from few years back.

I’d suggest taking a good look at Midea and Haier as they are both branded as far as HVAC go, especially Haier that started the business making AC before becoming the giant they are today in various appliances.

Between this 3, having owned all 3 brands, I will choose the cheapest inverter with longest warranty. And won’t worry about it. Despite my comments.. all 3 of them cool way better than any Panasonic I own. 

If I win a Panasonic inverter in a lucky draw for my new house. I will sell the Panasonic to a sucker who thinks it is branded, and buy a Haier/Hisense/Acson inverter and install in my own room, and pocket the change.

1. I only have experience with Midea inverter from 2016, experience not great. Out of 3 units 1 died and since passed the compressor warranty I just gotten a Haier inverter to replace end of last year. Not long enough experience to say Haier inverter good or not.

2. I advocate cheapest non-inverter Haier & Hisense cause that’s what I have/own. Yes, Hisense most basic model outdoor compressor is noisier than Panasonic inverter.

3. Best you compare spec sheets to look at dB of the outdoor unit. Too many models to compare. 

4. My Mitsubishi Electric JR non inverter is also quite noisy in a back to back installation for my gym room. So being able to identify the installation spot also matters.

If it’s mission critical area e.g bedroom I advocate inverter for better temperature regulation and going with Acson if the price difference isn’t significantly more than Hisense/Haier/Midea. No point choosing the China mari if there’s no savings.

1.3k after lazada bonus discount

spent another 750 on installation with proper techniques eg: vacuuming, testing etc