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Brand: Daikin
Daikin 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC ATKL50XV
Daikin's mainstream 1.5 ton inverter with a PM 2.5 filter
7.9/10
Our editorial score
Good — right for the specific buyer
Middle-floor bedrooms and living rooms of 140-180 sq ft
- Capacity
- 1.42 ton
- Energy rating
- 3 star · ISEER 4.4
- Type
- Split, inverter
- Compressor warranty
- 10 years
About this air conditioner
- 10-year compressor warranty and 5-year PCB warranty
- Stabiliser-free across 130-285 V (stabiliser inside)
- PM2.5 filter for fine dust
- 32 dB(A) at its lowest fan speed — quiet enough for a bedroom
How it scores
Cooling performance7.8
Build & coil quality8.3
Value for money7.6
Electricity cost7.4
Installation & service8.6
Our verdict
This is the volume Daikin: a 3-star inverter sold as 1.5 ton (Daikin's own sheet says 1.42 TR, 5,000 W), with a PM 2.5 filter, Dew Clean coil washing, Blue Fin coating, a triple display and a 130-285 V stabiliser range. The 2026-27 label declares 880 units a year, about ₹7,000 at ₹8 a unit over the BEE's 1,600-hour season.
Its limits are the 52°C ambient rating and 5,000 W capacity, which make it a middle-floor AC rather than a top-floor one. Hitachi's RAS.D318PCD2ST1 is cheaper at ₹37,690, and Panasonic's SU18BKY3W adds Wi-Fi and a 55°C rating for ₹38,990 — Daikin's case over both rests on its service network and its filter.
What we like
- 10-year compressor warranty and 5-year PCB warranty
- Stabiliser-free across 130-285 V (stabiliser inside)
- PM2.5 filter for fine dust
- 32 dB(A) at its lowest fan speed — quiet enough for a bedroom
What we don't
- 5,000 W rated cooling is 5% below a true 1.5 ton (5,276 W), so size it for a smaller room
- 3-star efficiency — with long nightly use, a 5-star 1.5 ton unit costs noticeably less to run
When this is not a good choice
Every condition below is derived from this product's published specifications and from how it compares with the air conditioners we track — so you can check each one against your own room, supply or budget rather than take our word for it.
Low running cost is a priority
Consumables and routine service run about ₹7,040 a year, which is in the most expensive quarter of the ac purifiers we track. Over five years that puts total ownership near ₹76,190.
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Full specifications
| Type | Split AC, inverter compressor |
|---|---|
| Model code | ATKL50XV |
| Capacity | 1.42 ton (sold as 1.5 ton) — 5,000 W rated cooling |
| Energy rating | 3 star (2026-27 BEE label) |
| ISEER | 4.4 |
| Annual energy use | 880 units/year declared (BEE 1,600-hour season) ≈ ₹7,040 at ₹8/unit |
| Coil protection | Blue Fin coating and patented DNNS coating |
| Rated ambient | Cools from 16°C to 52°C outdoors |
| Wi-Fi | Not listed |
| Filters | pre-filter with anti-bacterial coating, PM2.5 filter |
| Self clean | Dew Clean |
| Stabiliser-free range | 130-285 V (stabiliser inside) |
| Indoor noise | 32 dB(A) at the lowest fan speed |
| Indoor unit (H×W×D) | 298 × 906 × 235 mm |
| Warranty | 10 years on the compressor and 5 years on the PCB, as listed by Daikin |
| Price source | Reliance Digital, checked 2026-09-14 |
Specifications are from manufacturer literature and were checked at the last price-verification date. Brands occasionally revise stage counts, tank sizes and warranty terms without changing the model name — confirm against the current listing before purchasing.
About Daikin
The world's largest air-conditioning company, which brings serious airflow engineering to its purifiers, plus streamer-discharge technology and humidifying variants that suit dry North Indian winters.
Service: very goodPrice band: premiumHQ: Osaka, Japan
Daikin 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC ATKL50XV — frequently asked questions
What room size is the Daikin ATKL50XV suitable for?
Rated at 5,000 W, it suits a middle-floor room of up to about 190 sq ft with a 10 ft ceiling, or about 140 sq ft on a top floor with strong afternoon sun. Each person beyond two adds load, and a room open to a kitchen needs more. Our AC tonnage calculator works this out for your exact room.
How much electricity does the Daikin ATKL50XV use?
Its BEE label declares 880 units a year, measured over a 1,600-hour cooling season — about 5 hours a day for 11 months, or 8 hours a night for 6-7 months. At ₹8 a unit that is roughly ₹7,040 a year, at an ISEER of 4.4. Real use varies with room size, set temperature and how hot your summer is; setting 24-26°C rather than 18°C cuts it substantially.
What warranty does the Daikin ATKL50XV come with?
10 years on the compressor and 5 years on the PCB, as listed by Daikin. Warranty on an inverter AC matters most for the compressor and the PCB, the two most expensive parts to replace, so check both are listed on your invoice and register the product with Daikin after installation.
Where can I buy the Daikin ATKL50XV at the best price?
We list ₹40,990 from Reliance Digital on 2026-09-14. AC prices move weekly and are often lower on Amazon and Flipkart, especially in bank-offer weeks, so compare all three before buying — and check what installation is included, because extra copper pipe and an outdoor stand are usually charged separately.
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