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Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£600Cooling capacity:3.3 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.5Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:54 dB

Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 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.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 51% of air conditioners
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 63%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 54% of models
Score components

40%

5.5

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

8.5

Design

â–²Better than 54%
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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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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

40%

5.5

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

8.5

Design

7.5
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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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:
Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 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
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

5.0

Price

6.8
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.3 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.3 kW, which is lower than that of 65.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 1.2% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 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)
4.2
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4.2, which is higher than that of 70.3% of air conditioners and the same as that of 3.8% 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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Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 0.2 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.2 vs 4).
    4.2 vs 4
  • 2 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (54 dB vs 56 dB).
    54 dB vs 56 dB
  • 4 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (76.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    76.5 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 85 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (680 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    680 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 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
  • 0.2 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.2 vs 4).
    4.2 vs 4
  • 2 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (54 dB vs 56 dB).
    54 dB vs 56 dB
  • 85 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (680 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    680 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 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
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 4 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (76.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    76.5 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • No display
    This air conditioner has no display (no), while the average air conditioner does (yes).
  • 2 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (64 dB vs 62 dB).
    64 dB vs 62 dB
  • No Eco mode
    Does this air conditioner include Eco mode? no. What about the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 0.2 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 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
  • 3.4% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    9 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.76 vs 7.1).
    6.76 vs 7.12
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.76 vs 7.1).
    6.76 vs 7.12
  • 20% more expensive
    Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£600 vs £500).
    £600 vs £500
  • 2 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (64 dB vs 62 dB).
    64 dB vs 62 dB
  • 0.2 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.3 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • No Eco mode
    Does this air conditioner include Eco mode? no. What about the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 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
  • 3.4% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (9 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    9 kg vs 8.7 kg

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What we like about Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU

  • Extremely quiet operation, reaching as low as 20 dB(A) in Super Quiet mode
  • Highly compact indoor unit width makes it easy to install in tight spaces
  • Great energy efficiency with an A++ rating for cooling performance
  • Effective air purification featuring a built-in PM2.5 filter to capture dust and pollen
  • Aerowings design provides comfortable, uniform airflow without harsh direct drafts
  • Convenient smart control through integrated Wi-Fi and voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home
  • Straightforward and hassle-free installation process

What we don't like about Panasonic CU-BZ35CKE+CS-BZ35CKE 12000 BTU

  • The official Panasonic Comfort Cloud mobile app can feel slow, clunky, and unresponsive
  • Some users notice an unexpected humming noise when the outdoor compressor kicks in heavily
  • The bundled physical remote control can occasionally feel cheap and have unresponsive buttons
  • In-app energy tracking graphs are often inaccurate or overestimate power consumption

Verdict

The Panasonic BZ Super Compact monosplit wall-mounted air conditioning kit (CS-BZ35CKE indoor unit and CU-BZ35CKE outdoor unit) delivers a nominal cooling capacity of 3.3 kW (12,000 BTU/h) and heating capacity of 3.7 kW using eco-friendly R32 refrigerant. Operating on a single-phase 230V power supply, this inverter-driven system achieves an energy class rating of A++ for cooling (SEER 6.5) and A+ for heating (SCOP 4.2), featuring a highly space-saving design with a 765 mm wide indoor unit that outputs a 10.4 m³/min cooling airflow. Main pros include built-in Wi-Fi for smart control via the Comfort Cloud App (compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa), an integrated PM2.5 air purification filter, custom Aerowings airflow optimization, and an ultra-silent operational noise level of just 20 dB(A) in Super Quiet mode. Notable cons include its entry-level positioning within Panasonic's portfolio, meaning it lacks premium multi-stage air purification suites found in higher-end models, a moderate sound pressure level of 48 dB(A) from the outdoor compressor unit, and a maximum total pipe run limitation of 15 meters.

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