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LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£770Cooling capacity:5.0 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.1Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:48 dB

LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 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.

8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 81% of air conditioners
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

3.3

Price

▼Worse than 69%
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%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.5

Features

20%

8.4

Design

▲Better than 84%
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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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £770
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 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%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.5

Features

20%

8.4

Design

8.0
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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU 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
6.6/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

3.3

Price

6.6
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)
6.1
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
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.
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
This air conditioner provides remote control physical controls, ahead of 1.1% of air conditioners and equal to 81.5%.
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LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 8 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (48 dB vs 56 dB).
    48 dB vs 56 dB
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 263 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (858 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    858 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 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).
    5.0 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • 0.15 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20.35 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 8 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (48 dB vs 56 dB).
    48 dB vs 56 dB
  • 263 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (858 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    858 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 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).
    5.0 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 0.15 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20.35 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 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
  • 10.8 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (91.3 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    91.3 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 1.9 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.9 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.9 cm vs 29 cm
  • 5.7% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    9.2 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 54% more expensive
    LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£770 vs £500).
    £770 vs £500
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.58 vs 7.1).
    6.58 vs 7.12
  • 54% more expensive
    LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£770 vs £500).
    £770 vs £500
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.58 vs 7.1).
    6.58 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
  • 10.8 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (91.3 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    91.3 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 1.9 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.9 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.9 cm vs 29 cm
  • 5.7% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9.2 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    9.2 kg vs 8.7 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU

  • High energy efficiency with an A++ rating and an adjustable Active Energy Control system to reduce electricity costs.
  • Very fast and powerful cooling and heating performance driven by the Dual Inverter compressor.
  • Whisper-quiet indoor operation dropping as low as 30 dBA, making it ideal for bedrooms and quiet spaces.
  • Convenient smart remote management via the LG ThinQ mobile application and built-in Wi-Fi compatibility.
  • Integrated self-cleaning mode that effectively dries the internal unit to prevent mold and bacteria buildup.

What we don't like about LG DualCool Pro DCPRO-WZ18 18000 BTU

  • Higher upfront investment and premium price point compared to standard or non-inverter air conditioners.
  • Requires professional and technical installation by a certified F-Gas engineer due to specific pipe requirements.
  • The official LG ThinQ smart application functionality and performance stability can occasionally vary or lag.
  • Active energy management adjustments are restricted and do not function when operating the unit in heat mode.

Verdict

The LG DualCool Pro (DCPRO-WZ18) is an 18,000 BTU smart wall-mounted split air conditioner and heat pump featuring a Dual Inverter Compressor and eco-friendly R32 refrigerant. This energy-efficient unit delivers a 5.05 kW nominal cooling capacity with an A++ rating (6.1 SEER) and a 5.1 kW heating capacity with an A+ rating (4.0 SCOP), drawing 1.56 kW and 1.38 kW respectively. Main advantages include a whisper-quiet indoor noise level down to 30 dBA, LG ThinQ Wi-Fi smart control, an automated self-cleaning system to prevent mould, and Active Energy Control settings (80%, 60%, and 40%). However, potential drawbacks include a maximum outdoor unit sound pressure level of 55 dBA, which can be noisy externally, and the unit lacks integrated voice control right out of the box.

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