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Ariston Prios 9 Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Cooling capacity:3.4 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):5.93Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:54 dB

Ariston Prios 9 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.

Ariston Prios 9
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of air conditioners
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 88%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components

40%

4.0

Performance

40%

8.5

Features

20%

9.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 87%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Ariston Prios 9

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

40%

4.0

Performance

40%

8.5

Features

20%

9.4

Design

6.9
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Ariston Prios 9 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.6% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.7
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.4 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.4 kW, which is lower than that of 54.7% of air conditioners and the same as that of 10% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
9,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
5.93
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 5.93, which is lower than that of 97.4% of air conditioners and the same as that of 0.6% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
4
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4, which is higher than that of 4.4% of air conditioners and the same as that of 49.4% of air conditioners.
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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
no
Can this air conditioner heat the room? no. 93.2% of air conditioners cannot, while 6.8% can.
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
Display
yes
This air conditioner includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
front right
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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Ariston Prios 9 vs the average air conditioner

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  • 13.8% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 2 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (54 dB vs 56 dB).
    54 dB vs 56 dB
  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 10x more popular
    Ariston Prios 9 is more popular than the average air conditioner (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 2x cheaper
    Ariston Prios 9 is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£250 vs £500).
    £250 vs £500
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    Ariston Prios 9
    the average air conditioner
    Ariston Prios 9 has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 7.8% better value for money
    Ariston Prios 9 offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.67 vs 7.1).
    7.67 vs 7.12
  • 10x more popular
    Ariston Prios 9 is more popular than the average air conditioner (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 2x cheaper
    Ariston Prios 9 is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£250 vs £500).
    £250 vs £500
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    Ariston Prios 9
    the average air conditioner
    Ariston Prios 9 has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 7.8% better value for money
    Ariston Prios 9 offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.67 vs 7.1).
    7.67 vs 7.12
  • 2 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (54 dB vs 56 dB).
    54 dB vs 56 dB
  • 13.8% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 0.37 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (5.9 vs 6.3).
    5.93 vs 6.3
  • 129 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • No heating function
    Can this air conditioner heat the room? no. Can the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No timer
    Does this air conditioner include a timer? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 0.1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • 0.37 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (5.9 vs 6.3).
    5.93 vs 6.3
  • 129 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • No heating function
    Can this air conditioner heat the room? no. Can the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No timer
    Does this air conditioner include a timer? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Ariston Prios 9

  • High energy efficiency with an A++ rating and eco-friendly R32 refrigerant.
  • Very quiet operation, dropping down to 21-22 dB in silent mode.
  • Convenient 'Follow Me' function that tracks the temperature around the remote control.
  • Versatile performance including cooling, reliable winter heating, and dehumidification.
  • Self-cleaning function and integrated odor filters that maintain fresh air and system longevity.
  • Good value for money offering high performance at a reasonable price point.

What we don't like about Ariston Prios 9

  • Wi-Fi connectivity module often requires buying a separate Wi-Fi kit hardware component.
  • The outdoor unit can get louder when running intense operations like Turbo mode.

Verdict

The Ariston Prios 9 is a wall-mounted inverter air conditioner utilizing eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, featuring a 9,000 BTU cooling and heating capacity, an A++ cooling energy efficiency rating, and integrated antibacterial filtration. Its main pros include ultra-silent operation, a customizable Follow Me temperature tracking system, and smart scheduling functionality, though its primary drawbacks are the requirement of a separate Wi-Fi accessory kit for remote app integration and a complex initial setup process.

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