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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£510
  • Avg. price in US: ~$740
  • Cooling capacity: 3.5 kW
  • Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER): 8.5
  • Maximum indoor-unit sound power level: 53 dB

electriQ iQool12Plus 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.

8.6

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

8.7

Technical Score

20.0%

8.2

User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

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 components:

40.0%

8.1

Performance

40.0%

8.9

Features

20.0%

9.5

Design

Excellent
8.2

User score

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 components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

3.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(4)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 9.1
    Compactness

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.9

    Indoor unit width

    30.0%

    9.8

    Indoor unit depth

    20.0%

    9.9

    Indoor unit height

    20.0%

    9.3

    Indoor unit weight

  • 8.3
    Bedroom comfort

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Night mode

    25.0%

    ?

    Timer

    20.0%

    ?

    Maximum timer duration

    15.0%

    10

    Automatic mode

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Verdict

The electriQ iQool 12000 BTU Smart A+++ Split Air Conditioner is a highly efficient wall-mounted system capable of cooling and heating rooms up to 30m² using an eco-friendly R32 refrigerant and a powerful GMCC Toshiba compressor with Super DC Inverter technology. This multi-functional 3-in-1 unit provides 3.8 kW of maximum cooling capacity, 3.8 kW of heating capacity, and a built-in dehumidifier that removes excess moisture, achieving an exceptional SEER rating of 8.5 (A+++) for cooling and a SCOP of 4.6 (A++) for heating. Key advantages include smart Wi-Fi scheduling and voice assistant control, an ultra-quiet sleep mode, an integrated UVC steriliser for germ elimination, a self-cleaning mode, and a pre-gassed 'I Feel' tracking remote, all supported by a standard 5m pre-flared copper pipe kit to simplify setup. However, notable drawbacks include a complex initial Wi-Fi configuration and the strict legal requirement for an F-Gas certified professional engineer to install or commission the system to validate its warranty.

Technical Specifications of air conditioner electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU

Technical Score

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 components:

40.0%

8.1

Performance

40.0%

8.9

Features

20.0%

9.5

Design

8.7
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a technical score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 97.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

3.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(4)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.2
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a user score of 8.17 points, which is higher than 77% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
3.9
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a popularity of 3.9 points, which is higher than 62.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

5.9

Price

7.8
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 91.6% of products in this category.
Split configuration
What it is: Split configuration states how many indoor units are paired with the air-conditioning system, such as mono, dual, triple, quad, or penta split.
When it matters: It matters when you are planning climate control for one room or several rooms from a shared outdoor unit.

Importance: LOW

mono split
Cooling capacity
What it is: Cooling capacity is the rate at which the air conditioner can remove heat from a room, expressed in kilowatts.
When it matters: Adequate capacity is essential for cooling the intended room size without excessive run time or poor temperature control.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 3.5 kW

3.5 kW
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU delivers a cooling capacity of 3.5 kW, which is higher than that of 45.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 20% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
What it is: Indoor-unit capacity configuration shows how the system’s BTU/h capacity is distributed across its indoor units.
When it matters: It matters when sizing a multi-split system for rooms with different cooling loads.

Importance: LOW

12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
What it is: SEER expresses the air conditioner’s average cooling efficiency over a typical season.
When it matters: A higher SEER generally means less electricity is needed to deliver the same seasonal cooling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 6.1

8.5
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a SEER rating of 8.5, which is higher than that of 91% of air conditioners and the same as that of 3.9% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
What it is: SCOP expresses the air conditioner’s average heating efficiency over a typical season.
When it matters: A higher SCOP generally means less electricity is needed to provide the same seasonal heating.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 4.0

4.6
electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a SCOP rating of 4.6, which is higher than that of 81.7% of air conditioners and the same as that of 10.1% of air conditioners.
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Inverter compressor
What it is: An inverter compressor can vary its operating speed instead of relying only on full-power on and off cycles.
When it matters: Variable compressor output can improve temperature stability, efficiency, and part-load noise.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: yes

yes
Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU use an inverter compressor? yes. 12.4% of air conditioners do, while 87.6% do not.
Heating function
What it is: A heating function reverses or supplements normal operation to warm the room.
When it matters: Heating extends seasonal usefulness and can replace a separate spot heater in mild weather.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Can electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU heat the room? yes. 7.3% of air conditioners can, while 92.7% cannot.
Active air purification
What it is: Active air purification uses a dedicated treatment function beyond ordinary passive filtration to improve indoor air quality.
When it matters: It is useful when reducing fine particles, allergens, odors, or other airborne contaminants is a priority.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU actively purify the air? yes. 73.7% of air conditioners do, while 26.4% do not.
Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
Dehumidification mode
What it is: Dehumidification mode removes moisture from room air with reduced emphasis on cooling.
When it matters: This mode improves comfort in humid weather and can help control indoor dampness.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU include dehumidification mode? yes. 6.8% of air conditioners do, while 93.2% do not.
Fan-only mode
What it is: Fan-only mode circulates room air without running the refrigeration cycle.
When it matters: This mode provides lower-power airflow when cooling is unnecessary.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU offer fan-only mode? yes. 6.2% of air conditioners do, while 93.8% do not.
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Color
What it is: Color identifies the main exterior finish of the indoor unit.
When it matters: Color matters when the indoor unit remains visible and should suit the room decor.

Importance: LOW

white
Body material
What it is: Body material identifies the primary exterior housing material of the indoor unit.
When it matters: Housing material affects appearance, rigidity, cleaning, and resistance to everyday wear.

Importance: LOW

plastic
Display
What it is: A display shows temperature, operating mode, timer, or status information on the indoor unit.
When it matters: A built-in display makes current settings easier to check without opening an app or using the remote.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
What it is: Display position identifies where the integrated display sits on the indoor or main unit.
When it matters: A well-placed display is easier to read from the usual viewing angle without obstructing the room layout.

Importance: LOW

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Physical control methods
What it is: Physical control methods identify the supplied remote and user-facing controls on the unit.
When it matters: Physical controls matter when you want to operate the air conditioner without relying on Wi-Fi, an app, or voice control.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: remote control and onboard controls

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electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU provides remote control and onboard controls physical controls, ahead of 83.2% of air conditioners and equal to 16.9%.
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electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

  • 2.2 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (8.5 vs 6.3).
    What it is: SEER expresses the air conditioner’s average cooling efficiency over a typical season.
    When it matters: A higher SEER generally means less electricity is needed to deliver the same seasonal cooling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: At least 6.1

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (8.5 vs 6.3).8.5 vs 6.3
  • 0.6 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.6 vs 4).
    What it is: SCOP expresses the air conditioner’s average heating efficiency over a typical season.
    When it matters: A higher SCOP generally means less electricity is needed to provide the same seasonal heating.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: At least 4.0

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.6 vs 4).4.6 vs 4
  • Higher cooling energy class
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a more efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+++ vs A++).
    What it is: Cooling energy efficiency class summarizes the unit’s cooling efficiency on the European A+++ to G scale.
    When it matters: A higher class indicates more efficient cooling and can reduce electricity use for a given cooling demand.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: A++ or better

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a more efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+++ vs A++).A+++ vs A++
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
    What it is: Physical control methods identify the supplied remote and user-facing controls on the unit.
    When it matters: Physical controls matter when you want to operate the air conditioner without relying on Wi-Fi, an app, or voice control.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: remote control and onboard controls

    For physical control setup, electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.remote control and onboard controls vs remote control
  • 3 dB lower indoor sound power
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (53 dB vs 56 dB).
    What it is: Maximum indoor-unit sound power level measures the greatest acoustic power emitted by the indoor unit.
    When it matters: A lower value supports a quieter room, which is especially useful in bedrooms and workspaces.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Up to 55 dB

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (53 dB vs 56 dB).53 dB vs 56 dB
  • Active air purification
    Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
    What it is: Active air purification uses a dedicated treatment function beyond ordinary passive filtration to improve indoor air quality.
    When it matters: It is useful when reducing fine particles, allergens, odors, or other airborne contaminants is a priority.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
  • 2 cm lower indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (27 cm vs 29 cm).
    What it is: Indoor unit height is the vertical dimension of the wall-mounted indoor unit.
    When it matters: A shorter indoor unit needs less vertical wall space and fits above doors or windows more easily.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Up to 30 cm

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (27 cm vs 29 cm).27 cm vs 29 cm
  • 75 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (670 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    What it is: Maximum indoor-unit airflow is the greatest volume of air the indoor unit can circulate in one hour.
    When it matters: Higher airflow can distribute cooled or heated air more quickly, especially in larger rooms.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: At least 600 m³/h

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (670 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).670 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 2.2 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (8.5 vs 6.3).
  • 0.6 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.6 vs 4).
  • Higher cooling energy class
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a more efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+++ vs A++).
  • 3 dB lower indoor sound power
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (53 dB vs 56 dB).
  • 75 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (670 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
  • Active air purification
    Does electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
  • 2 cm lower indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (27 cm vs 29 cm).
  • 0.8 cm shallower indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.7 cm vs 20.5 cm).

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Performance
Features
Design
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • 9.2% heavier indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
  • 1.5 cm wider indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
    What it is: Indicates whether the air conditioner provides a comfort airflow mode that avoids blowing directly on people.
    When it matters: When you want comfortable cooling without a direct draft on people in the room.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • 9.2% heavier indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    What it is: Indoor unit weight is the net mass of the wall-mounted indoor component.
    When it matters: A lighter indoor unit is easier to lift and places less load on the mounting surface during installation.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Up to 10 kg

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).9.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1.5 cm wider indoor unit
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    What it is: Indoor unit width is the horizontal side-to-side dimension of the wall-mounted unit.
    When it matters: A narrower indoor unit fits more easily on limited wall sections and between furniture or openings.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Up to 80 cm

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).82 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
    What it is: Maximum recommended room area is the largest floor area the manufacturer recommends for effective operation.
    When it matters: It helps match the system to the intended room size and avoid choosing an undersized unit.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: At least 35 m²

    electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).30 m² vs 35 m²
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United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
4 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU?

  • Powerful cooling performance, capable of cooling rooms quickly
  • Effective heating functionality for year-round use
  • Energy-efficient inverter technology, saving 40%-60% on bills
  • Includes a 5m pipe kit, facilitating easier installation
  • Smart features and remote control allow for individual room climate control
  • Quiet operation compared to portable units

What customers dislike about electriQ iQool12Plus 12000 BTU?

  • Installation requires technical skills or professional help, despite being a 'self-install' unit
  • Heating capability can be slow in temperatures below -5°C
  • Takes a significant amount of time to adjust temperatures when ambient conditions are extreme (above 30°C)
  • Higher initial cost compared to portable air conditioning units

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