Product comparison · 2 split-system air conditioners

Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O vs Whirlpool SPIW 422/2

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 10identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool SPIW 422/2 has 0.2 more seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER) than the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O (6.3 vs 6.1). The Whirlpool SPIW 422/2 has 4,300 W more cooling capacity in watts (nominal) than the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O (7000 W vs 2700 W). The Whirlpool SPIW 422/2 has 1,600 W more cooling capacity in watts (min) than the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O (2500 W vs 900 W). Only the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O has multi-split. Only the Whirlpool SPIW 422/2 has comfort sleeping mode.

  • Type
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:Air conditioner outdoor unit
    • SPIW 422/2:Split system
  • Multi-split
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:Yes
    • SPIW 422/2:No
  • Split system type
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:Dual split
    • SPIW 422/2:Mono split
  • Comfort sleeping mode
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:No
    • SPIW 422/2:Yes
  • Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:6.1
    • SPIW 422/2:6.3
  • Cooling capacity in watts (nominal)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:2700 W
    • SPIW 422/2:7000 W
  • Cooling capacity in watts (min)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:900 W
    • SPIW 422/2:2500 W
  • Cooling capacity in watts (max)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:3300 W
    • SPIW 422/2:8000 W

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Comparison of DUAL C 40 XA1-O, SPIW 422/2
86 specifications
Features14 differ
TypeDiffersAir conditioner outdoor unitSplit system
Multi-splitDiffersYesNo
Product colourWhiteWhite
Air conditioner functionsDiffersCooling, Heating, VentilatingCooling, Dehumidifying, Heating
Inverter technologyYesYes
Split system typeDiffersDual splitMono split
Comfort sleeping modeDiffersNoYes
Frost protectionYesYes
Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)Differs6.16.3
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Average heating season)44
Cooling capacity in watts (nominal)Differs2700 W7000 W
Cooling capacity in watts (min)Differs900 W2500 W
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Differs3300 W8000 W
Heating capacity in watts (min)Differs600 W2500 W
Heating capacity in watts (max)Differs3400 W8500 W
Cooling capacity (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 BTU/h
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Refrigerating mediumR32R32
Air filterYesYes
Filter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHEPA/Silver
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 - 32 °C
Operating temperature (heating) (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 27 °C
Operating temperature range outdoor unit (cooling)Differs-15 - 53 °C-15 - 43 °C
Operating temperature range outdoor unit (heating)Differs-20 - 30 °C-15 - 24 °C
IonizerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Turbo modeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wind deflector adjustmentKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Warmer heating season)Known for one5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling energy efficiency (EER, W/W)Known for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity in watts (nominal) (Warmer heating season)Known for one2800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity in watts (nominal) (Average heating season)Known for one2400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity in watts (nominal) (Colder heating season)Known for one4100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TimerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Timer duration (maximum)Known for one24 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Refrigerating medium weightKnown for one830 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto fanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Gas hose diameterKnown for one9.52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid hose diameterKnown for one6.35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (cooling)A++A++
Energy efficiency class (heating) (Average heating season)A+A+
Annual energy consumption (cooling)Differs235 kWh361 kWh
Annual energy consumption (heating) (Average heating season)Differs1260 kWh2205 kWh
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V220-240 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9 A
Current (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.2 A
Current (heating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.2 A
Design load (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 kW
Design load (heating) (Average heating season)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 kW
Design load (heating) (Warmer heating season)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 kW
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA+++ to D
Energy efficiency class (cooling) (legacy scale)A++A++
Energy efficiency class (heating) (Warmer heating season)Known for oneA++Unknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumption (heating) (Warmer heating season)Known for one1187 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor unit2 differ
Indoor unit typeDiffersNot includedWall-mountable
Indoor unit noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 dB
Indoor unit noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63 dB
Indoor unit widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source117.4 cm
Indoor unit depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.2 cm
Indoor unit heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 cm
Indoor unit weightDiffers0 g13 kg
Indoor unit package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123.6 cm
Indoor unit package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 cm
Indoor unit package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 cm
Indoor unit package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 kg
Indoor units quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor unit5 differ
Outdoor unit noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 dB
Outdoor unit sound power levelDiffers52 dB64 dB
Outdoor unit widthDiffers85.3 cm86 cm
Outdoor unit depthDiffers34.9 cm31 cm
Outdoor unit heightDiffers60.2 cm66.7 cm
Outdoor unit weightDiffers29 kg48 kg
Outdoor unit package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99.5 cm
Outdoor unit package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 cm
Outdoor unit package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 cm
Outdoor unit package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP)Differs4.65.1
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one858 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one354 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one607 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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