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Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700Cooling capacity:5 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.45Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:60 dB

Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU 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.

Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

▼Worse than 77% of air conditioners
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

▼Worse than 76%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

40%

6.2

Performance

40%

8.6

Features

20%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 63%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

40%

6.2

Performance

40%

8.6

Features

20%

6.6

Design

7.2
User score
User score
7.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is higher than 70.2% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

6.2
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
5 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 5 kW, which is higher than that of 76.5% of air conditioners and the same as that of 6.5% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
18,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.45
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.45, which is higher than that of 61.5% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
4.42
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4.42, which is higher than that of 80.4% 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
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
Display
no
This air conditioner has no display (no); 82.6% of air conditioners do, while 17.4% do not.
Display position
none
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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Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 0.42 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.4 vs 4).
    4.42 vs 4
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 1.5 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    5 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 155 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.15 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.5 vs 6.3).
    6.45 vs 6.3
  • 5.46x more popular
    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (5.46 vs 1).
    5.46 vs 1
  • 0.2 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.8 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.8 cm vs 29 cm
  • 5.46x more popular
    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (5.46 vs 1).
    5.46 vs 1
  • 0.42 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.4 vs 4).
    4.42 vs 4
  • 1.5 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    5 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 155 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.15 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.5 vs 6.3).
    6.45 vs 6.3
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 0.2 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.8 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.8 cm vs 29 cm
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
    Provides an airflow pattern intended to reduce direct drafts.
  • 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This air conditioner does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average air conditioner supports Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 6.8 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (27.3 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    27.3 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 3 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (65 dB vs 62 dB).
    65 dB vs 62 dB
  • 18.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (99 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    99 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 4 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (60 dB vs 56 dB).
    60 dB vs 56 dB
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 15% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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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    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (6.96 vs 8.000).
    6.96 vs 8
  • 14.5% worse value for money
    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.22 vs 7.1).
    6.22 vs 7.12
  • 40% more expensive
    Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£700 vs £500).
    £700 vs £500
  • 3 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (65 dB vs 62 dB).
    65 dB vs 62 dB
  • 4 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (60 dB vs 56 dB).
    60 dB vs 56 dB
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
    Provides an airflow pattern intended to reduce direct drafts.
  • 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This air conditioner does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average air conditioner supports Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 6.8 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (27.3 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    27.3 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 18.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (99 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    99 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 9.2% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU

  • High energy efficiency with A++ rating in cooling mode, leading to lower electricity bills.
  • Eco-friendly operation utilizing R-32 refrigerant which minimizes environmental impact.
  • Fast and powerful cooling/heating performance well-suited for rooms up to 35-40 square meters.
  • Quiet indoor unit performance, especially when utilizing the comfortable sleeping mode.
  • Effective air purification featuring an apatite-coated titanium deodorizing filter to neutralize odors and particles.
  • Flat, elegant front panel design that blends easily with interior decor and is easy to clean.

What we don't like about Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D 18000 BTU

  • Wi-Fi connectivity module is optional and requires an additional purchase of a USB adapter.
  • Limited to basic 3-step manual fan speed adjustments compared to other higher-end series.
  • Air distribution mechanics feature a basic entry-level swing system with fewer airflow control options.
  • The outdoor unit is relatively heavy at 39 kg, which can make structural wall mounting more complex.

Verdict

The Daikin FTXC50D/RXC50D Sensira is an 18,000 BTU wall-mounted inverter air conditioner operating on eco-friendly R32 refrigerant with a cooling capacity range of 1.40 to 6.20 kW and heating from 1.36 to 6.60 kW. Its standout characteristics include high energy efficiencies with a 6.45 SEER (A++ class) for cooling and 4.42 SCOP (A+ class) for heating, alongside a titanium apatite deodorizing air filter, an 80% standby power-saving mode, and quiet operation as low as 29-30 dB(A). The main advantages are its prompt climate adjustment via powerful/turbo modes and excellent long-term durability. However, it requires an optional adapter for Wi-Fi/Onecta app connectivity, lacks multi-split system capability, and has a heating threshold restricted to -15°C.

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