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electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£690Cooling capacity:5.3 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.5Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:?

electriQ iQool18 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.

electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

▲Better than 75% of air conditioners
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

▼Worse than 66%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

40%

6.7

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

20%

8.6

Design

▲Better than 84%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

40%

6.7

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

20%

8.6

Design

8.0
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is higher than 68% of products in this category.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

6.7
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
5.3 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 5.3 kW, which is higher than that of 85.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 2.4% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
18,000 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)
4.1
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4.1, which is higher than that of 57.6% of air conditioners and the same as that of 10.1% 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
yes
Does this air conditioner 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
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 center
Physical control methods
remote control and onboard controls
This air conditioner 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 iQool18 18000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 1.8 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (5.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    5.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 505 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (1100 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    1,100 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, this air conditioner lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
    remote control and onboard controls vs remote control
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • 0.1 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.1 vs 4).
    4.1 vs 4
  • 17 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (52 m² vs 35 m²).
    52 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
  • 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
  • 4.95x more popular
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (4.95 vs 1).
    4.95 vs 1
  • 1.8 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (5.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    5.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 505 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (1100 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    1,100 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.1 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.1 vs 4).
    4.1 vs 4
  • 17 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (52 m² vs 35 m²).
    52 m² vs 35 m²
  • 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
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, this air conditioner lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
    remote control and onboard controls vs remote control
  • 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
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • 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
  • 26.4% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (11 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    11 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 11.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (92 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    92 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 1.6 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.6 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.6 cm vs 29 cm
  • 10.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (7.22 vs 8.000).
    7.22 vs 8
  • 38% more expensive
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£690 vs £500).
    £690 vs £500
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.72 vs 7.1).
    6.72 vs 7.12
  • 10.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU has a lower user score than the average air conditioner (7.22 vs 8.000).
    7.22 vs 8
  • 38% more expensive
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£690 vs £500).
    £690 vs £500
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.72 vs 7.1).
    6.72 vs 7.12
  • 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
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • 26.4% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (11 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    11 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 11.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (92 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    92 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 1.6 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.6 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.6 cm vs 29 cm

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU

  • Powerful 18000 BTU cooling and heating performance suitable for larger rooms
  • High energy efficiency rating (A++/A+) leading to lower running costs
  • WiFi connectivity allows smart app control and integration with home assistants
  • Self-install design with 5m pipe kit makes installation more accessible
  • Quiet operation, especially in sleep mode
  • Versatile 'I Feel' feature adjusts temperature based on remote location

What we don't like about electriQ iQool18 18000 BTU

  • Slight delay of 1-2 minutes for the unit to turn on or shut down
  • Installation requires drilling a large hole through an exterior wall
  • App connectivity can be challenging to set up initially
  • The external unit is heavy, requiring sturdy installation

Verdict

The electriQ iQool 18000 BTU is a wall-mounted split air conditioner and heat pump featuring an energy-efficient Super DC Inverter with a GMCC compressor, boasting an A++ cooling and A+ heating efficiency rating (SEER 6.5 / SCOP 4.1). Capable of servicing spaces up to 52m², this versatile unit delivers 5.2 kW of cooling and 5.3 kW of heating power while incorporating smart Wi-Fi scheduling via app, Alexa, or Google Home alongside a 5-meter pre-flared pipe kit to streamline setup. Major pros include its cost-effective operation (averaging 35p/hour), a self-cleaning anti-bacterial Titanium Gold heat exchanger, an ultra-quiet sleep mode, and an intelligent 'Follow Me' (iFEEL) remote sensor for targeted temperature control. On the downside, legally mandated installation requires a certified F-Gas engineer to handle the R32 refrigerant, and its considerable physical profile means the 10kg indoor and 32kg outdoor units demand ample structural mounting space.

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