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Candy Pura CY-12TA Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Cooling capacity:3.05 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.1Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:56 dB

Candy Pura CY-12TA 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.

Candy Pura CY-12TA
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of air conditioners
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 97% of models
Score components

40%

3.8

Performance

40%

7.4

Features

20%

9.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £290
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Candy Pura CY-12TA

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

40%

3.8

Performance

40%

7.4

Features

20%

9.2

Design

6.3
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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Candy Pura CY-12TA 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
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

6.9
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.05 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.05 kW, which is lower than that of 70.6% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.1
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.1, which is lower than that of 62.2% of air conditioners and the same as that of 34% 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
no
Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. 88.2% of air conditioners do not, while 11.8% do.
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
no
Does this air conditioner include dehumidification mode? no. 93.8% of air conditioners do not, while 6.2% do.
Fan-only mode
no
Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? no. 94.4% of air conditioners do not, while 5.6% do.
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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 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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Candy Pura CY-12TA vs the average air conditioner

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 5.7% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.2 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28 cm vs 29 cm).
    28 cm vs 29 cm
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (40 m² vs 35 m²).
    40 m² vs 35 m²
  • 72.4% cheaper
    Candy Pura CY-12TA is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£290 vs £500).
    £290 vs £500
  • 72.4% cheaper
    Candy Pura CY-12TA is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£290 vs £500).
    £290 vs £500
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (40 m² vs 35 m²).
    40 m² vs 35 m²
  • 1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 5.7% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.2 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28 cm vs 29 cm).
    28 cm vs 29 cm
  • No inverter compressor
    Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No dehumidification mode
    Does this air conditioner dehumidify independently? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • No fan-only mode
    Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No timer
    Does this air conditioner include a timer? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 0.45 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.1 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.05 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • Does not support an anti-mould function
    This air conditioner does not support an anti-mould function, while the average air conditioner supports an anti-mould function.
  • 45 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (550 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    550 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Candy Pura CY-12TA offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.86 vs 7.1).
    6.86 vs 7.12
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • 0.45 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.1 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.05 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 45 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (550 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    550 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 1 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (63 dB vs 62 dB).
    63 dB vs 62 dB
  • No inverter compressor
    Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No dehumidification mode
    Does this air conditioner dehumidify independently? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No fan-only mode
    Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • No timer
    Does this air conditioner include a timer? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • Does not support an anti-mould function
    This air conditioner does not support an anti-mould function, while the average air conditioner supports an anti-mould function.
  • 1.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    82 cm vs 80.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy Pura CY-12TA

  • Very quiet operation with an indoor sound pressure level as low as 19-20 dBA
  • Self-Clean function effectively removes bacteria and mold using cold expansion technology
  • High energy efficiency with an A++ rating for cooling and A+ for heating
  • Smart connectivity via the hOn app allows for easy remote scheduling and settings adjustments
  • Voice assistant integration works smoothly with Google Home and Alexa
  • Dual-purpose functionality offering both rapid cooling and heat pump heating
  • Straightforward installation process with easy-to-disassemble parts for simplified maintenance

What we don't like about Candy Pura CY-12TA

  • Integrated app control can sometimes experience setup issues or connection drops depending on local Wi-Fi stability
  • General customer service or technical repair response from the parent brand can be slow if components malfunction

Verdict

The Candy Pura CY-12TA is a wall-mounted monosplit air conditioner and heat pump system (composed of the CY-12TAIN indoor and CY-12TAOUT outdoor units) that features a 12,000 BTU cooling and 3.5 kW heating capacity powered by an energy-efficient R32 refrigerant inverter compressor. Main characteristics and pros include its smart connectivity via the hOn app and voice control, an automated Self-Clean technology to eliminate indoor evaporator bacteria, an Intelligent Air flow distribution, and a highly competitive, ultra-quiet operation operating at sound pressure levels as low as 19 dB(A) to 20 dB(A). However, notable cons include its standard A++ cooling and A+ heating efficiency ratings which fall short of premium A+++ tiers, a relatively basic indoor visual display panel, and an outdoor unit sound power level that rises up to a louder 63 dB(A) during peak workloads.

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