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ARGO Apollo 12 HP Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£660Cooling capacity:2.35 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):?Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:56 dB

ARGO Apollo 12 HP Review: Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

ARGO Apollo 12 HP
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of air conditioners
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 80%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

40%

5.8

Performance

40%

8.3

Features

20%

5.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner ARGO Apollo 12 HP

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

40%

5.8

Performance

40%

8.3

Features

20%

5.0

Design

6.6
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than 87.6% of products in this category.
9.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

6.1
Split configuration
monoblock
Cooling capacity
2.35 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 2.35 kW, which is lower than that of 99.4% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
8,200 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
?
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
?
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Inverter compressor
yes
Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? yes. 12.4% of air conditioners do, while 87.6% do not.
Heating function
yes
Can this air conditioner heat the room? yes. 7.3% of air conditioners can, while 92.7% cannot.
Active air purification
no
Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? no. 27% of air conditioners do not, while 73.1% do.
Dehumidification mode
yes
Does this air conditioner include dehumidification mode? yes. 6.8% of air conditioners do, while 93.2% do not.
Fan-only mode
yes
Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? yes. 6.2% of air conditioners do, while 93.8% do not.
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Color
white
Body material
plastic and metal
Display
yes
This air conditioner includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
front center
Physical control methods
remote control
This air conditioner provides remote control physical controls, ahead of 1.1% of air conditioners and equal to 81.5%.
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ARGO Apollo 12 HP vs the average air conditioner

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  • 9.84x more popular
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP is more popular than the average air conditioner (9.84 vs 1).
    9.84 vs 1
  • 0.5 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 9.84x more popular
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP is more popular than the average air conditioner (9.84 vs 1).
    9.84 vs 1
  • 0.5 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 4.16x heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1.15 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.35 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • 32.5 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (61.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    61.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
    A vs A++
  • 115 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 16 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 16.1% worse value for money
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.13 vs 7.1).
    6.13 vs 7.12
  • 1.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP
    the average air conditioner
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (7.85 vs 8.000).
    7.85 vs 8
  • 32% more expensive
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£660 vs £500).
    £660 vs £500
  • 1.15 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.35 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
    A vs A++
  • 115 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
    30 m² vs 35 m²
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • Does not support voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • 4.16x heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 32.5 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (61.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    61.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 16 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm

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Summary of the review
Review: Argo APOLLO 12HP - Product - Que Choisir Group Test
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ARGO Apollo 12 HP

  • No outdoor unit required, leaving the building facade clean and unblemished
  • Slim design (only 20 cm thick) that fits easily into modern domestic and office interiors
  • Versatile 4-in-1 system capable of cooling, heating, dehumidifying, and ventilating
  • Built-in WiFi and app connectivity for convenient remote control
  • Features a sleek backlit display that can be completely deactivated during the night
  • Eco and Sleep functions optimize power consumption and airflow for nighttime comfort

What we don't like about ARGO Apollo 12 HP

  • Requires professional or DIY installation to drill two large holes directly through the perimeter wall
  • Less portable than standard wheeled units; the installation is semi-permanent
  • Can be more expensive upfront compared to standard portable or window AC units

Verdict

The ARGO Apollo 12 HP is an all-in-one monoblock air conditioner with a built-in heat pump that delivers a 2.35 kW (8,530 BTU/h) nominal capacity for both cooling and heating, utilizing eco-friendly R32 refrigerant and energy-saving DC Inverter technology. This Class A efficiency appliance features versatile 4-in-1 functionality (cooling, heating, dehumidifying at 1L/h, and 4-speed fan ventilation) compressed into a sleek 20 cm deep chassis, boasting a nominal airflow of 480 m³/h, built-in smart Wi-Fi controls, an adjustable automatic louver flap, and a minimum operational sound level of 29 dB(A). Major pros include its compact, outdoor-unit-free design that preserves building facades, a user-friendly deactivatable backlit night display, and integrated automation modes like Eco, Turbo, and Sleep. However, notable cons include the requirement of drilling two structural 160 mm holes through an exterior perimeter wall for condenser ventilation, a heavy 36.2 kg dry unit weight, and a maximum high-speed sound power level that reaches up to 56 dB(A), which can be noisy during intensive operations.

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