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Ariston Prios 9+9 Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Cooling capacity:3.4 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):5.93Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:52 dB

Ariston Prios 9+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+9
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 84% of air conditioners
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

▼Worse than 93%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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Score components

40%

4.3

Performance

40%

8.5

Features

20%

9.4

Design

▼Worse than 78%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Ariston Prios 9+9

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
Score components:

40%

4.3

Performance

40%

8.5

Features

20%

9.4

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
Ariston Prios 9+9 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 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
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

5.6
Split configuration
dual split
Cooling capacity
3.4 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
2× 9000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
5.93
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
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+9 vs the average air conditioner

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  • 4 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (52 dB vs 56 dB).
    52 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
  • 4 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (52 dB vs 56 dB).
    52 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
  • 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.
  • 2 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (64 dB vs 62 dB).
    64 dB vs 62 dB
  • 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
  • 28% worse value for money
    Ariston Prios 9+9 offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (5.56 vs 7.1).
    5.56 vs 7.12
  • 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
  • 76% more expensive
    Ariston Prios 9+9 is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£880 vs £500).
    £880 vs £500
  • 28% worse value for money
    Ariston Prios 9+9 offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (5.56 vs 7.1).
    5.56 vs 7.12
  • 76% more expensive
    Ariston Prios 9+9 is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£880 vs £500).
    £880 vs £500
  • 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
  • 2 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (64 dB vs 62 dB).
    64 dB vs 62 dB
  • 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
  • 8 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (587 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    587 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Ariston Prios 9+9

  • High energy efficiency with an A++ rating for cooling
  • Quiet indoor operation, reaching noise levels as low as 21–22 dB(A)
  • Useful 'Follow Me' feature that regulates temperature based on the remote's location
  • Eco-friendly R32 refrigerant reduces environmental impact
  • Booster/Turbo mode allows for rapid cooling and heating
  • Built-in memory function automatically saves and restores the last used settings
  • Integrated anti-odor and self-cleaning functions maintain internal hygiene

What we don't like about Ariston Prios 9+9

  • Wi-Fi connectivity is not built-in and requires purchasing a separate Wi-Fi kit
  • The Ariston Clima smart app occasionally glitched or lost pairing after power outages
  • Certain functions like 'Booster' and 'Silence' modes are sometimes restricted depending on the multi-split configuration

Verdict

The Ariston Prios 9+9 is a wall-mounted dual-split inverter air conditioner utilizing eco-friendly R32 refrigerant gas, delivering 9,000+9,000 BTU/h cooling capacity and a nominal heating capacity of 5.6 kW suitable for two separate rooms up to 25 square meters each. Its primary advantages include high energy efficiency ratings of A++ for cooling and A+ for heating, a highly quiet operation that drops to a faint-breeze noise level of 21-23 dBa, an advanced Cold-Catalyst antibacterial air purification filter, and an intelligent 'Follow Me' remote temperature sensor feature. However, a notable con is that integrated Wi-Fi connectivity requires a separate smart key kit purchase to unlock app control, and the physical multi-split hardware demands expert installation with distinct hydraulic balancing across both internal zones.

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