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Brand: Hitachi
Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC RAS.D318PCD2ST1
The lowest-priced 1.5 ton inverter split here, rated to 54°C
7.9/10
Our editorial score
Good — right for the specific buyer
Budget buyers with a middle-floor room of up to about 180 sq ft
- Capacity
- 1.5 ton
- Energy rating
- 3 star · ISEER 4.3
- Type
- Split, inverter
- Compressor warranty
- 10 years
About this air conditioner
- Rated to keep cooling at 54°C outdoors — real headroom for a top floor in a 45°C city
- 10-year compressor warranty and 5-year PCB warranty
- Stabiliser-free across stabiliser-free operation (range not stated)
- Copper condenser, which can be repaired in the field if a joint leaks
How it scores
Cooling performance7.8
Build & coil quality8.4
Value for money8.2
Electricity cost7.3
Installation & service8.0
Our verdict
At ₹37,690 at Reliance Digital, this is the cheapest 1.5 ton-class inverter split on our list, and it keeps the essentials: a 54°C tropical rating, iceClean, inner-grooved copper tubes, stabiliser-free operation and 10 years on the compressor.
Its rated capacity is 4,800 W, about 9% under a true 1.5 ton, and its ISEER of 4.3 is modest. It is a strong AC for a middle-floor room of up to about 180 sq ft, or around 130 sq ft on a sunny top floor. The image is an illustration, because Hitachi does not publish model-coded photos.
What we like
- Rated to keep cooling at 54°C outdoors — real headroom for a top floor in a 45°C city
- 10-year compressor warranty and 5-year PCB warranty
- Stabiliser-free across stabiliser-free operation (range not stated)
- Copper condenser, which can be repaired in the field if a joint leaks
What we don't
- 4,800 W rated cooling is 9% 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.
You live outside a metro or a major service town
Hitachi's service network is rated limited rather than excellent. Filter availability and callout times are what decide whether a purifier is still running in five years, and they are worth checking for your pin code before you buy.
How we score service reach →Length of cover matters to you
Total cover is 12 months, against a median of 60 months across the ac purifiers we track.
Full specifications
| Type | Split AC, inverter compressor |
|---|---|
| Model code | RAS.D318PCD2ST1 |
| Capacity | 1.5 ton — 4,800 W rated cooling |
| Energy rating | 3 star |
| ISEER | 4.3 |
| Annual energy use | 864 units/year declared (BEE 1,600-hour season) ≈ ₹6,912 at ₹8/unit |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Condenser | Copper |
| Rated ambient | Cools up to 54°C outdoors |
| Wi-Fi | Not listed |
| Filters | anti-bacterial SuperFine mesh filter |
| Self clean | iceClean (FrostWash) |
| Stabiliser-free range | stabiliser-free operation (range not stated) |
| Indoor noise | 34 dB(A), as published |
| Indoor unit (H×W×D) | 294 × 950 × 235 mm |
| Warranty | 1 year comprehensive, 10 years on the compressor (1+9) and 5 years on the PCB (1+4), as listed by Hitachi |
| 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 Hitachi
A premium Japanese engineering brand with a deliberately small Indian range concentrated on large-capacity French door and multi-door units. Hitachi's vacuum-insulated panels give more internal volume per external millimetre than almost anything else, and its Dual Fan Cooling is among the best implementations of separated fridge/freezer airflow. Expensive, narrow, and excellent if the model you want exists.
Service: limitedPrice band: luxuryHQ: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC RAS.D318PCD2ST1 — frequently asked questions
What room size is the Hitachi RAS.D318PCD2ST1 suitable for?
Rated at 4,800 W, it suits a middle-floor room of up to about 180 sq ft with a 10 ft ceiling, or about 130 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 Hitachi RAS.D318PCD2ST1 use?
Its BEE label declares 864 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 ₹6,912 a year, at an ISEER of 4.3. 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 Hitachi RAS.D318PCD2ST1 come with?
1 year comprehensive, 10 years on the compressor (1+9) and 5 years on the PCB (1+4), as listed by Hitachi. 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 Hitachi after installation.
Where can I buy the Hitachi RAS.D318PCD2ST1 at the best price?
We list ₹37,690 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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