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LG SC09EQ Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Cooling capacity:2.5 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):7Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:59 dB

LG SC09EQ 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.

LG SC09EQ
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 57% of air conditioners
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 83%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

40%

4.9

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

20%

9.4

Design

â–²Better than 61%
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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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £350
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner LG SC09EQ

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

40%

4.9

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

20%

9.4

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
LG SC09EQ 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
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.6
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
2.5 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 2.5 kW, which is lower than that of 88.8% of air conditioners and the same as that of 10% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
9,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
7
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 7, which is higher than that of 76.3% of air conditioners and the same as that of 5.8% 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.
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 right
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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LG SC09EQ vs the average air conditioner

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  • 3 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (6 vs 3).
    6 vs 3
  • 0.7 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (7 vs 6.3).
    7 vs 6.3
  • 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
  • 1.6 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (18.9 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    18.9 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 155 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 6.4% better value for money
    LG SC09EQ offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.57 vs 7.1).
    7.57 vs 7.12
  • 42.9% cheaper
    LG SC09EQ is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£350 vs £500).
    £350 vs £500
  • 6.4% better value for money
    LG SC09EQ offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.57 vs 7.1).
    7.57 vs 7.12
  • 42.9% cheaper
    LG SC09EQ is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£350 vs £500).
    £350 vs £500
  • 0.7 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (7 vs 6.3).
    7 vs 6.3
  • 155 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    750 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 3 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (6 vs 3).
    6 vs 3
  • 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
  • 1.6 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (18.9 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    18.9 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.5 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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 an anti-mould function
    This air conditioner does not support an anti-mould function, while the average air conditioner supports an anti-mould function.
  • 3 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (59 dB vs 56 dB).
    59 dB vs 56 dB
  • 1.8 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.8 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.8 cm vs 29 cm
  • 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
  • 3.2 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (83.7 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    83.7 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.5 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • 3 dB higher indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder indoor unit than the average air conditioner (59 dB vs 56 dB).
    59 dB vs 56 dB
  • 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 an anti-mould function
    This air conditioner does not support an anti-mould function, while the average air conditioner supports an anti-mould function.
  • 1.8 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (30.8 cm vs 29 cm).
    30.8 cm vs 29 cm
  • 3.2 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (83.7 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    83.7 cm vs 80.5 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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quechoisir.org
22/04/2020
Summary of the review
LG Standard S09EQ.NSJ/S09EQ.UA3 Review
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Third-party reviews

What we like about LG SC09EQ

  • Extremely quiet operation reaching as low as 19 dB in silent mode
  • Fast and effective cooling performance through Dual Inverter technology
  • High energy efficiency with customizable active power consumption control
  • Compact and slim profile indoor design for flexible installation placement
  • Built-in air hygiene benefits including an antibacterial dual protection filter
  • Useful operational convenience modes like self-cleaning, night mode, and sleep timer

What we don't like about LG SC09EQ

  • Some users report noise and vibration issues originating from the outdoor unit
  • Occasional customer service and support response delays reported by owners
  • Inconsistent performance reported during periods of extreme operational stress

Verdict

The LG SC09EQ (Standard S) is a wall-mounted split-system air conditioner and heat pump utilizing eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, offering a nominal cooling capacity of 2.5 kW (9,000 BTU) and a heating capacity of 3.3 kW. Driven by an energy-efficient Dual Inverter Compressor, the unit boasts an impressive seasonal efficiency rating with an A++ class for cooling (SEER 7.0) and an A+ class for average heating (SCOP 4.0), while consuming approximately 656W for cooling and 800W for heating. Key advantages include ultra-quiet operation down to 19 dB(A) in sleep mode, rapid temperature regulation via Jet Cool technology, comprehensive Active Energy Control, and a multi-stage air purification system with a dual-protection antibacterial filter and auto-cleaning functionality. On the downside, the system requires professional installation, has a higher upfront purchase cost compared to non-inverter models, lacks built-in Wi-Fi out of the box requiring external modules for full smart functionality, and some users have noted external outdoor unit vibration and noise under heavy load conditions.

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