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LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£930Cooling capacity:3.5 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):5.8Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:58 dB

LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW 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.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 89% of air conditioners
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.7

Price

▼Worse than 96%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 87% of models
Score components

40%

3.9

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

20%

8.4

Design

▼Worse than 87%
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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%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £930
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

40%

3.9

Performance

40%

9.0

Features

20%

8.4

Design

6.8
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
▼
<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 Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW 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
5.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.7

Price

5.3
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.5 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner 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
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
5.8
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 5.8, which is lower than that of 98.7% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
3.8
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 3.8, which is lower than that of 100% 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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LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW vs the average air conditioner

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 125 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (720 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    720 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.7 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (79.8 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    79.8 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
  • 125 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (720 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    720 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 0.7 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (79.8 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    79.8 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
  • Does not support Wi-Fi connectivity
    This air conditioner does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average air conditioner supports Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 0.5 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (5.8 vs 6.3).
    5.8 vs 6.3
  • 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 voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+ vs A++).
    A+ vs A++
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 2 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (58 dB vs 56 dB).
    58 dB vs 56 dB
  • 0.9 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (21.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    21.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 34.2% worse value for money
    LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (5.3 vs 7.1).
    5.3 vs 7.12
  • 86% more expensive
    LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£930 vs £500).
    £930 vs £500
  • 0.5 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (5.8 vs 6.3).
    5.8 vs 6.3
  • 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
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+ vs A++).
    A+ vs A++
  • 2 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (58 dB vs 56 dB).
    58 dB vs 56 dB
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (3.8 vs 4).
    3.8 vs 4
  • 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 voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 0.9 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (21.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    21.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 0.2 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (29.2 cm vs 29 cm).
    29.2 cm vs 29 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW

  • High energy efficiency due to DC inverter technology, which significantly lowers electricity consumption once the desired temperature is reached.
  • Strong, reliable cooling capacity (3.5 kW) suitable for medium-sized spaces up to 35 square meters.
  • Quiet operation, especially on lower fan settings, making it ideal for bedrooms and living areas.
  • Advanced dust and air filtration capabilities to maintain cleaner indoor air quality.
  • Compact, lightweight design that ensures easier physical installation.

What we don't like about LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL 3.5 kW

  • High initial purchase and installation cost compared to standard non-inverter systems.
  • Complex internal electronics can make third-party repairs difficult and parts can be expensive or hard to source.
  • Some users note a lack of local technician support for specific inverter models outside of standard manufacturer warranties.

Verdict

The LG Econo Split DC Inverter E12EL is a 3.5 kW wall-mounted air conditioner that provides both cooling and heating functions, utilizing a rotary compressor and R410A refrigerant. It achieves a 5.8 SEER rating and an A+ energy efficiency class for cooling, with an annual cooling energy consumption of 211 kWh and an operating temperature range of -10°C to 48°C. Main advantages include its power-saving DC inverter technology, an antibacterial dust filter that captures microscopic particles over 10 micrometers, and an easy installation design. However, the system relies on older R410A refrigerant rather than modern eco-friendly options, lacks an integrated ionizer, and has a relatively high outdoor unit noise level of 65 dB.

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