Product comparison · 2 split-system air conditioners

Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver vs Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 5identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White has 2.4 more seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER) than the Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver (8.5 vs 6.1). The Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White has 1,198.89 W more cooling capacity in watts (min) than the Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver (1200 W vs 1.11 W). The Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White has 4,595.84 W more cooling capacity in watts (max) than the Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver (4600 W vs 4.16 W). Product colour: Silver on the Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver, White on the Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White. Air conditioner functions: Heating, Cooling, Dehumidifying on the Samsung AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver, Cooling, Dehumidifying, Heating on the Whirlpool SPIW312A3WF Split system White.

  • Product colour
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:Silver
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:White
  • Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:6.1
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:8.5
  • Cooling capacity in watts (min)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:1.11 W
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:1200 W
  • Cooling capacity in watts (max)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:4.16 W
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:4600 W
  • Heating capacity in watts (min)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:1.08 W
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:1600 W
  • Heating capacity in watts (max)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:4.22 W
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:4700 W
  • Cooling capacity (max)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:14200 BTU/h
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:12000 BTU/h
  • Energy efficiency class (cooling)
    • AR40F12C0AM/SK air conditioner Split system Silver:A++
    • SPIW312A3WF Split system White:A+++

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Comparison of AR40F12C0AM/SK, SPIW312A3WF
70 specifications
Features8 differ
Multi-splitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersSilverWhite
Air conditioner functionsDiffersHeating, Cooling, DehumidifyingCooling, Dehumidifying, Heating
Frost protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Seasonal efficiency rating (cooling) (SEER)Differs6.18.5
Cooling capacity in watts (min)Differs1.11 W1200 W
Cooling capacity in watts (max)Differs4.16 W4600 W
Heating capacity in watts (min)Differs1.08 W1600 W
Heating capacity in watts (max)Differs4.22 W4700 W
Cooling capacity (max)Differs14200 BTU/h12000 BTU/h
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Refrigerating mediumKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR32
Air filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Cooling energy efficiency (EER, W/W)Known for one2.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating energy efficiency (COP, W/W)Known for one3.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling capacity in watts (nominal)Known for one3.517 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling capacity (nominal)Known for one12000 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling capacity (min)Known for one3800 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity (nominal)Known for one13000 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity (min)Known for one3700 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating capacity (max)Known for one14400 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (cooling)DiffersA++A+++
Energy efficiency class (heating) (Average heating season)DiffersAA++
Annual energy consumption (cooling)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 kWh
Annual energy consumption (heating) (Average heating season)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source974 kWh
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 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 source3.5 kW
Design load (heating) (Average heating season)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 kW
Energy efficiency class (cooling) (legacy scale)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA+++
Indoor unit10 differ
Indoor unit noise level (low speed)Differs29 dB19 dB
Indoor unit noise level (high speed)Differs40 dB56 dB
Indoor units quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Indoor unit widthDiffers80.5 cm90.5 cm
Indoor unit depthDiffers19.4 cm21 cm
Indoor unit heightDiffers28.5 cm27 cm
Indoor unit weightDiffers8.1 kg9 kg
Indoor unit package widthDiffers88 cm94 cm
Indoor unit package depthDiffers28.5 cm26.5 cm
Indoor unit package heightDiffers36 cm33.5 cm
Indoor unit package weightDiffers12 kg11 kg
Indoor unit sound power levelKnown for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor unit10 differ
Outdoor unit noise levelDiffers52 dB53 dB
Outdoor unit sound power levelDiffers65 dB62 dB
Outdoor units quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Outdoor unit widthDiffers72 cm81 cm
Outdoor unit depthDiffers27 cm28 cm
Outdoor unit heightDiffers49.5 cm58.5 cm
Outdoor unit weightDiffers23.2 kg37 kg
Outdoor unit package widthDiffers82.8 cm94 cm
Outdoor unit package depthDiffers29.8 cm38.5 cm
Outdoor unit package heightDiffers53 cm63 cm
Outdoor unit package weightDiffers25.5 kg41 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Seasonal efficiency rating (heating) (SCOP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6
Country of originKnown for oneThailandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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