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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£660
  • Avg. price in US: ~$920
  • Cooling capacity: 2.35 kW
  • Seasonal 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.

6.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Conditioners category.

Score components:

80.0%

5.9

Technical Score

20.0%

7.9

User score

Good
5.9

Technical Score

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 components:

40.0%

4.1

Performance

40.0%

8.3

Features

20.0%

5.0

Design

Good
7.9

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.0

User reviews

30.0%

9.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(136)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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  • 4.3
    Compactness

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.3

    Indoor unit width

    30.0%

    9.5

    Indoor unit depth

    20.0%

    2.8

    Indoor unit height

    20.0%

    1.0

    Indoor unit weight

  • 8.3
    Bedroom comfort

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Night mode

    25.0%

    ?

    Timer

    20.0%

    ?

    Maximum timer duration

    15.0%

    10

    Automatic mode

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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.

Technical Specifications of air conditioner ARGO Apollo 12 HP

Technical Score

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 components:

40.0%

4.1

Performance

40.0%

8.3

Features

20.0%

5.0

Design

5.9
ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a technical score of 5.94 points, which is lower than 95.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.0

User reviews

30.0%

9.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(136)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.9
ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a user score of 7.85 points, which is lower than 86.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
9.8
ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a popularity of 9.8 points, which is higher than 89.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

4.4

Price

5.7
ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 85.4% of products in this category.
Split configuration
What it is: Split configuration states how many indoor units are paired with the air-conditioning system, such as mono, dual, triple, quad, or penta split.
When it matters: It matters when you are planning climate control for one room or several rooms from a shared outdoor unit.

Importance: LOW

monoblock
Cooling capacity
What it is: Cooling capacity is the rate at which the air conditioner can remove heat from a room, expressed in kilowatts.
When it matters: Adequate capacity is essential for cooling the intended room size without excessive run time or poor temperature control.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 3.5 kW

2.35 kW
ARGO Apollo 12 HP delivers a cooling capacity of 2.35 kW, which is lower than that of 99.4% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
What it is: Indoor-unit capacity configuration shows how the system’s BTU/h capacity is distributed across its indoor units.
When it matters: It matters when sizing a multi-split system for rooms with different cooling loads.

Importance: LOW

8,200 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
What it is: SEER expresses the air conditioner’s average cooling efficiency over a typical season.
When it matters: A higher SEER generally means less electricity is needed to deliver the same seasonal cooling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 6.1

?
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
What it is: SCOP expresses the air conditioner’s average heating efficiency over a typical season.
When it matters: A higher SCOP generally means less electricity is needed to provide the same seasonal heating.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 4.0

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Inverter compressor
What it is: An inverter compressor can vary its operating speed instead of relying only on full-power on and off cycles.
When it matters: Variable compressor output can improve temperature stability, efficiency, and part-load noise.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: yes

yes
Does ARGO Apollo 12 HP use an inverter compressor? yes. 12.4% of air conditioners do, while 87.6% do not.
Heating function
What it is: A heating function reverses or supplements normal operation to warm the room.
When it matters: Heating extends seasonal usefulness and can replace a separate spot heater in mild weather.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Can ARGO Apollo 12 HP heat the room? yes. 7.3% of air conditioners can, while 92.7% cannot.
Active air purification
What it is: Active air purification uses a dedicated treatment function beyond ordinary passive filtration to improve indoor air quality.
When it matters: It is useful when reducing fine particles, allergens, odors, or other airborne contaminants is a priority.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Does ARGO Apollo 12 HP actively purify the air? no. 27% of air conditioners do not, while 73.1% do.
Dehumidification mode
What it is: Dehumidification mode removes moisture from room air with reduced emphasis on cooling.
When it matters: This mode improves comfort in humid weather and can help control indoor dampness.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Does ARGO Apollo 12 HP include dehumidification mode? yes. 6.8% of air conditioners do, while 93.2% do not.
Fan-only mode
What it is: Fan-only mode circulates room air without running the refrigeration cycle.
When it matters: This mode provides lower-power airflow when cooling is unnecessary.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Does ARGO Apollo 12 HP offer fan-only mode? yes. 6.2% of air conditioners do, while 93.8% do not.
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Color
What it is: Color identifies the main exterior finish of the indoor unit.
When it matters: Color matters when the indoor unit remains visible and should suit the room decor.

Importance: LOW

white
Body material
What it is: Body material identifies the primary exterior housing material of the indoor unit.
When it matters: Housing material affects appearance, rigidity, cleaning, and resistance to everyday wear.

Importance: LOW

plastic and metal
Display
What it is: A display shows temperature, operating mode, timer, or status information on the indoor unit.
When it matters: A built-in display makes current settings easier to check without opening an app or using the remote.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ARGO Apollo 12 HP includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
What it is: Display position identifies where the integrated display sits on the indoor or main unit.
When it matters: A well-placed display is easier to read from the usual viewing angle without obstructing the room layout.

Importance: LOW

front center
Physical control methods
What it is: Physical control methods identify the supplied remote and user-facing controls on the unit.
When it matters: Physical controls matter when you want to operate the air conditioner without relying on Wi-Fi, an app, or voice control.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: remote control and onboard controls

remote control
ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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

  • 9.84x more popular
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP is more popular than the average air conditioner (9.84 vs 1).
    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.
    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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    What it is: Indoor unit depth is the front-to-back distance of the wall-mounted unit.
    When it matters: A shallower indoor unit protrudes less into the room and looks less bulky on the wall.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Up to 22 cm

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20 cm vs 20.5 cm).20 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm shallower indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20 cm vs 20.5 cm).

Total
Overall
Design
  • 1.15 kW lower cooling capacity
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
  • Lower cooling energy class
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
  • 115 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • Does not support voice control
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • 4.16x heavier indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
  • 32.5 cm taller indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (61.5 cm vs 29 cm).
  • 16 cm wider indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
  • 4.16x heavier indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (36.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    What it is: Indoor unit weight is the net mass of the wall-mounted indoor component.
    When it matters: A lighter indoor unit is easier to lift and places less load on the mounting surface during installation.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Up to 10 kg

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    What it is: Cooling capacity is the rate at which the air conditioner can remove heat from a room, expressed in kilowatts.
    When it matters: Adequate capacity is essential for cooling the intended room size without excessive run time or poor temperature control.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: At least 3.5 kW

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
    What it is: Indicates whether the air conditioner provides a comfort airflow mode that avoids blowing directly on people.
    When it matters: When you want comfortable cooling without a direct draft on people in the room.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
    What it is: Indicates whether the air conditioner can run an automatic internal cleaning or drying cycle.
    When it matters: When you want easier maintenance and less residual moisture or dirt inside the heat exchanger.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • 32.5 cm taller indoor unit
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (61.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    What it is: Indoor unit height is the vertical dimension of the wall-mounted indoor unit.
    When it matters: A shorter indoor unit needs less vertical wall space and fits above doors or windows more easily.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Up to 30 cm

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
    What it is: Cooling energy efficiency class summarizes the unit’s cooling efficiency on the European A+++ to G scale.
    When it matters: A higher class indicates more efficient cooling and can reduce electricity use for a given cooling demand.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: A++ or better

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (480 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    What it is: Maximum indoor-unit airflow is the greatest volume of air the indoor unit can circulate in one hour.
    When it matters: Higher airflow can distribute cooled or heated air more quickly, especially in larger rooms.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: At least 600 m³/h

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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
    ARGO Apollo 12 HP has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (96.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    What it is: Indoor unit width is the horizontal side-to-side dimension of the wall-mounted unit.
    When it matters: A narrower indoor unit fits more easily on limited wall sections and between furniture or openings.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Up to 80 cm

    ARGO Apollo 12 HP 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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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
136 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

Expert reviews

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22/07/2025
Summary of the review
Review: Argo APOLLO 12HP - Product - Que Choisir Group Test
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