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Between ₹40,000 and ₹50,000 you are buying one of three upgrades over the best-value 1.5 ton units: 5-star efficiency, built-in smart features, or winter heating. This page ranks all of them, so decide which one you actually need before choosing.
For efficiency, Lloyd's GLS18V5AGGGW (₹45,990, ISEER 5.75) and Haier's HSU19K (₹45,000, ISEER 5.05 with 5,460 W and a 12-year compressor warranty) are the cheapest 5-star 1.5 ton units here. For smart control with energy caps, Blue Star's IA518GXUS at ₹49,990. For heating, Samsung's AR50H19C1XH at ₹45,490 or Voltas' 183INVHC at ₹41,000.
Compare ISEER before the star count. ISEER is the cooling an AC delivers per unit of electricity across a typical Indian season, and the star is cut from it — so two 5-star units on this page can still differ by a fifth in what they cost to run. Where a brand does not publish ISEER or annual units, we say so on the product, because that silence is information too.
Filter by price, brand and feature, or sort by price and running cost. Tick Compare on any two to put their specs side by side.
10 air conditioners
Blue Star's Wi-Fi 5-star 1.5 ton with hard energy limits
M.R.P. ₹75,500 Save ₹25,510
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
A 5-star 1 ton for about the price of most 3-star units
M.R.P. ₹66,990 Save ₹27,000
Running cost: ≈ ₹3,888/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
A 5-star Wi-Fi 1.5 ton for ₹45,990
M.R.P. ₹67,990 Save ₹22,000
Running cost: ≈ ₹5,168/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
A fully featured 3-star 1.5 ton for ₹38,990
M.R.P. ₹54,000 Save ₹15,010
Running cost: ≈ ₹7,024/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
Voltas' AI Wi-Fi 5-star 1.5 ton
M.R.P. ₹77,990 Save ₹28,490
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
The lowest-priced inverter split on our list
M.R.P. ₹39,100 Save ₹11,110
Running cost: ≈ ₹4,352/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
Wi-Fi, Matter and 8-in-1 in a ₹35,990 1 ton
M.R.P. ₹47,500 Save ₹11,510
Running cost: ≈ ₹4,752/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
5-star Haier with 5.46 kW and a 12-year compressor warranty
M.R.P. ₹78,200 Save ₹33,200
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
Daikin's mainstream 1.5 ton inverter with a PM 2.5 filter
M.R.P. ₹57,100 Save ₹16,110
Running cost: ≈ ₹7,040/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
The lowest-priced 1.5 ton inverter split here, rated to 54°C
M.R.P. ₹65,990 Save ₹28,300
Running cost: ≈ ₹6,912/yr
Indicative price, verified 2026-09-14. Confirm on the marketplace before buying.
| # | Product | Price | Score | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Star 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC IA518GXUS | ₹49,990 | 8.4/10 | 1.5 ton · 5 star | Families who want to cap how much electricity the AC can use in a month |
| 2 | Hitachi 1 Ton 5 Star Yoshi Inverter Split AC RAS.V512PCDIST | ₹39,990 | 8.3/10 | 1 ton · 5 star | Small bedrooms run for long nights, including top-floor rooms |
| 3 | Lloyd 1.5 Ton 5 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Split AC GLS18V5AGGGW | ₹45,990 | 8.2/10 | 1.5 ton · 5 star | Efficiency-minded buyers who want 5-star without flagship pricing |
| 4 | Panasonic 1.5 Ton 3 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Split AC CS/CU-SU18BKY3W | ₹38,990 | 8.1/10 | 1.5 ton · 3 star | Most 150-190 sq ft bedrooms and living rooms |
| 5 | Voltas 1.5 Ton 5 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Split AC 185INV Vertis AI Zest Gold | ₹49,500 | 8.1/10 | 1.5 ton · 5 star | Buyers who want app control and Voltas' service reach in one unit |
| 6 | Blue Star 0.8 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC IA309TNU | ₹27,990 | 8/10 | 0.8 ton · 3 star | Small rooms of up to about 100 sq ft |
| 7 | Panasonic 1 Ton 3 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Split AC CS/CU-SU12BKY3W | ₹35,990 | 8/10 | 1 ton · 3 star | Smart-home buyers with a bedroom of up to about 130 sq ft |
| 8 | Haier 1.6 Ton 5 Star Kinouchi Heavy Duty Inverter Split AC HSU19K-PZAIM5BN-INV | ₹45,000 | 8/10 | 1.6 ton · 5 star | Larger 1.5 ton rooms of up to about 200 sq ft |
| 9 | Daikin 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC ATKL50XV | ₹40,990 | 7.9/10 | 1.42 ton · 3 star | Middle-floor bedrooms and living rooms of 140-180 sq ft |
| 10 | Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC RAS.D318PCD2ST1 | ₹37,690 | 7.9/10 | 1.5 ton · 3 star | Budget buyers with a middle-floor room of up to about 180 sq ft |
Prices are indicative street prices, last verified 2026-09-14. Always confirm the current price on the marketplace before purchasing.
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