5 best ACs in India for all-year-round comfort

Many places in our country see mercury levels dip to extreme lows during the winter months and rise to extreme highs during the summer months. If you happen to be in such a place, you may often have been victim to extremely high electricity bills, owing to having to use a heater in the winter and an air conditioner in the summer. 

In such cases, what do you do? We’ve got two words for you. Hot and cold ACs. These ACs keep you cosy in the winter, and cool and breezy in the summer, without ever consuming any more power than required, or forcing you to invest in both, an AC and a heater, thus forcing you to burn a hole in your pockets. 

With several options available in the market, though, if you’re confused just which one to buy, worry not. For we’re here to help out Here’s a list of the five best hot and cold ACs you consider buying in 2024.

5 best ACs for all year-round comfort

1. LG 5-in-1 convertible AC

2. Panasonic 7-in-1 convertible AC

3. Mitsubishi Heavy 2.1 Ton 5 convertible AC

4. Croma 4 in 1 convertible AC

5. Daikin 1.8-ton convertible AC

1. LG 5-in-1 convertible AC

The LG 5-in-1 convertible AC has a two-ton capacity, making it ideal for cooling large spaces such as your living room, of an area of up to 260 sq. ft. It has a three-star rating, which means the AC is fairly easy on your pockets to operate, and has an HD filter with anti-virus protection, ensuring the air in the room remains fresh and clean at all times.

2. Panasonic 7-in-1 convertible AC

This 7-in-1 convertible AC from Panasonic also has a two-ton capacity and is ideal for cooling rooms of up to 26- sq.ft. The AC comes with a stabiliser-free operation, making it resistant to any sudden voltage fluctuations. What’s cool is, the AC has AI auto cooling technology, which automatically adjusts the room’s temperature to one’s preferences, which it learns based on their usage patterns.

3. Mitsubishi Heavy 2.1 Ton 5 convertible AC

The Mitsubishi Heavy 2.1-ton convertible AC can cool rooms with up to 300 sq. ft, and has a twin-rotary compressor, which ensures long-term wear and tear is kept to a minimum. What’s more, the 5-star energy efficiency rating also ensures the AC is easy on your pockets for everyday usage. Lastly, let’s not forget the inverter compatibility on the AC, which makes easy work of any power cuts you may face at any given point.

4. Croma 4 in 1 convertible AC

This 4-in-1 convertible AC from Croma is a great option if you are looking for an AC that can take care of all your cooling (or heating needs) without causing any burden on your pockets. The AC also comes with an anti-virus filter, a PM 2.5 filter, and an activated carbon filter to keep the room in your air dust and bacteria-free. What’s more, it also keeps away any pollen in the air, to ensure you have a comfortable sleep. Oh and did we mention that it gets as many as five fan speed settings?

5. Daikin 1.8-ton convertible AC

The 1.8-ton convertible AC from Daikin can cool rooms of up to 210 sq.ft. The AC has a PM 2.5 filter to filter out dust and allergens and a self-clean mode as well, ensuring easy operation and maintenance. What’s cool is, the AC has voice control support as well, through Google Home and Alexa. Oh and, there’s a smart diagnosis function as well, further adding to its ease of use.

Well, there you have it. These were our top five picks for the best convertible ACs in India. We hope this helps!