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Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£690Cooling capacity:3.3 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.5Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:54 dB

Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 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 Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 52% of air conditioners
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

▼Worse than 72%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

40%

5.4

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

8.4

Design

▲Better than 51%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

40%

5.4

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

8.4

Design

7.5
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 75.3% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

6.5
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.3 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.3 kW, which is lower than that of 65.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 1.2% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.5
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.5, which is higher than that of 62.2% of air conditioners and the same as that of 4.5% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
4.11
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4.11, which is higher than that of 68.4% 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 Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 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
  • 0.11 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.1 vs 4).
    4.11 vs 4
  • 95 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (690 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    690 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 3.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (77 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    77 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 0.2 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).
    6.5 vs 6.3
  • 7.05x more popular
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (7.05 vs 1).
    7.05 vs 1
  • 2.3% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 7.05x more popular
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (7.05 vs 1).
    7.05 vs 1
  • 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
  • 0.11 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.1 vs 4).
    4.11 vs 4
  • 95 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (690 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    690 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.2 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).
    6.5 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
  • 3.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (77 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    77 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 2.3% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 0.4 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.6 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.6 cm vs 29 cm
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (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.
  • 2 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (22.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    22.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 0.2 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (25 m² vs 35 m²).
    25 m² vs 35 m²
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (7.68 vs 8.000).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.49 vs 7.1).
    6.49 vs 7.12
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (7.68 vs 8.000).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.49 vs 7.1).
    6.49 vs 7.12
  • 38% more expensive
    Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£690 vs £500).
    £690 vs £500
  • 0.2 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (25 m² vs 35 m²).
    25 m² vs 35 m²
  • 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 an anti-mould function
    This air conditioner does not support an anti-mould function, while the average air conditioner supports an anti-mould function.
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 2 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (22.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    22.5 cm vs 20.5 cm

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU

  • Whisper-quiet indoor unit operation down to 20 dBA, making it excellent for bedrooms
  • High energy efficiency with A++ rating for cooling and A+ for heating
  • Convenient built-in Wi-Fi allowing seamless remote and voice control via the Onecta app
  • Powerful Mode provides rapid heating or cooling to reach the target temperature quickly
  • Eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant which reduces environmental impact and energy consumption
  • Great value for money, combining reliable Japanese engineering at an affordable budget

What we don't like about Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F 12000 BTU

  • Basic horizontal-only automated air swing mechanism, missing the advanced 3D airflow found in premium models
  • Fewer advanced air-purification filters included out of the box compared to high-end Daikin series
  • Standard, plain aesthetics that lack the sleek or premium design elements of modern premium units

Verdict

The Daikin Sensira FTXF35F/RXF35F is a 12,000 BTU wall-mounted, reversible split inverter air conditioner and heat pump utilizing eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant, engineered to efficiently cover spaces between 25 and 40 square meters. It features a nominal cooling capacity of 3.30 kW (SEER 6.21/6.50, A++ class) and a heating capacity of 3.50 kW (SCOP 4.06/4.11, A+ class), drawing 1,000 W and 940 W respectively. Major pros include its ultra-quiet indoor operation at a low 20 dBA, built-in Wi-Fi integration via the Onecta app for remote and voice controls, an automated dehumidification mode, and a reliable operational threshold down to -15°C for heating and up to 48°C for cooling. However, a notable con is that it is Daikin's entry-level model, meaning it lacks advanced multi-stage allergen air purification systems found in premium tiers and the outdoor unit exhibits higher acoustic noise levels up to 48 dBA.

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