Product comparison · 2 split-system air conditioners

Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O vs Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 7identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White has 2.4 more seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER) than the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O (8.5 vs 6.1). The Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White has 0.6 more seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Average heating season) than the Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O (4.6 vs 4). The Ariston DUAL C 40 XA1-O has 899 W more cooling capacity in watts (min) than the Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White (900 W vs 1 W). Only the Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White has comfort sleeping mode. Only the Whirlpool SPIW309A3WF Split system White has built-in display.

  • Type
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:Air conditioner outdoor unit
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:Split system
  • Comfort sleeping mode
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:No
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:Yes
  • Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:6.1
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:8.5
  • Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Average heating season)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:4
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:4.6
  • Cooling capacity in watts (min)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:900 W
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:1 W
  • Cooling capacity in watts (max)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:3300 W
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:3.5 W
  • Heating capacity in watts (min)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:600 W
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:1 W
  • Heating capacity in watts (max)
    • DUAL C 40 XA1-O:3400 W
    • SPIW309A3WF Split system White:4 W

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88 specifications
Features10 differ
TypeDiffersAir conditioner outdoor unitSplit system
Multi-splitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Air conditioner functionsDiffersCooling, Heating, VentilatingCooling, Dehumidifying, Heating
Inverter technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Split system typeKnown for oneDual splitUnknown — not stated by the source
IonizerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Comfort sleeping modeDiffersNoYes
Turbo modeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wind deflector adjustmentKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)Differs6.18.5
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Warmer heating season)Known for one5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP) (Average heating season)Differs44.6
Cooling energy efficiency (EER, W/W)Known for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling capacity in watts (nominal)Known for one2700 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling capacity in watts (min)Differs900 W1 W
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Differs3300 W3.5 W
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
Heating capacity in watts (min)Differs600 W1 W
Heating capacity in watts (max)Differs3400 W4 W
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
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
Operating temperature range outdoor unit (cooling)Known for one-15 - 53 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature range outdoor unit (heating)Known for one-20 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for room area up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 m²
Cooling capacity (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000 BTU/h
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Filter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHEPA/Silver
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power5 differ
Energy efficiency class (cooling)DiffersA++A+++
Energy efficiency class (heating) (Average heating season)DiffersA+A++
Energy efficiency class (heating) (Warmer heating season)Known for oneA++Unknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumption (cooling)Differs235 kWh107 kWh
Annual energy consumption (heating) (Warmer heating season)Known for one1187 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumption (heating) (Average heating season)Differs1260 kWh730 kWh
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (cooling) (legacy scale)DiffersA++A+++
Hourly energy consumption (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kWh
Power consumption (cooling) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Power consumption (heating) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 W
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Current (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 A
Current (heating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 A
Design load (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kW
Design load (heating) (Average heating season)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kW
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA+++ to D
Indoor unit3 differ
Indoor unit typeDiffersNot includedWall-mountable
Indoor units quantityDiffers01
Indoor unit weightDiffers0 g9 kg
Indoor unit noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Indoor unit noise level (high speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 dB
Indoor unit widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 cm
Indoor unit depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 cm
Indoor unit heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 cm
Indoor unit package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 cm
Indoor unit package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.7 cm
Indoor unit package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 cm
Indoor unit package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 kg
Outdoor unit4 differ
Outdoor unit sound power levelKnown for one52 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor unit widthDiffers85.3 cm81 cm
Outdoor unit depthDiffers34.9 cm28 cm
Outdoor unit heightDiffers60.2 cm58.5 cm
Outdoor unit weightDiffers29 kg36 kg
Outdoor unit noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB
Outdoor units quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Outdoor unit package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 cm
Outdoor unit package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 cm
Outdoor unit package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63 cm
Outdoor unit package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 kg
Other featuresidentical
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP)Known for one4.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — 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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