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Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320Cooling capacity:2.6 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.3Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:55 dB

Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 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.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of air conditioners
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

40%

3.7

Performance

40%

8.2

Features

20%

9.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 92%
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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 Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

40%

3.7

Performance

40%

8.2

Features

20%

9.3

Design

6.6
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%

?

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:
Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 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
7.0/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.0
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
2.6 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 2.6 kW, which is lower than that of 74.7% of air conditioners and the same as that of 13.5% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
9,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.3
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.3, which is higher than that of 44.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 11.5% 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 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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Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 6.9% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.1 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.1 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (55 dB vs 56 dB).
    55 dB vs 56 dB
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 56.3% cheaper
    Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£320 vs £500).
    £320 vs £500
  • 56.3% cheaper
    Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£320 vs £500).
    £320 vs £500
  • 1 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (55 dB vs 56 dB).
    55 dB vs 56 dB
  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 6.9% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.1 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.1 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 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.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • 0.9 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.6 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.6 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 129 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Does not support voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.99 vs 7.1).
    6.99 vs 7.12
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU offers worse value for money than the average air conditioner (6.99 vs 7.1).
    6.99 vs 7.12
  • 0.9 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (2.6 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    2.6 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 129 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    466 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 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 comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • Does not support voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU

  • Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity allowing seamless remote control through the SmartThings app and voice assistants.
  • Highly efficient energy saving with Inverter technology, boasting an A++ cooling and A+ heating efficiency rating.
  • Very quiet indoor operation with a low-speed noise level reducing down to roughly 20-22 dB(A), making it great for bedrooms.
  • Fast cooling mode rapidly drops room temperatures to achieve immediate comfort.
  • Equipped with an easy-to-clean filter that effectively captures dust and pollen to maintain air quality.

What we don't like about Samsung F-AR09ARH 9000 BTU

  • The provided infrared remote control lacks a screen backlight, making it difficult to read and adjust settings in a dark room.
  • Initial unit startup resets back to default settings rather than retaining the last customized memory state.
  • The white plastic housing on the indoor unit is prone to slight yellowing over prolonged periods of use.
  • Authorized service or out-of-warranty diagnostic visits can be relatively expensive.
  • Some users reported occasional gas or refrigerant fluid tracking noise during continuous compressor cycles.

Verdict

The Samsung F-AR09ARH (AR35 Wi-Fi series) is a 9,000 BTU/h wall-mounted split system air conditioner powered by a digital inverter heat pump and eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, delivering a nominal cooling capacity of 2.5 kW and heating capacity of 2.9 kW. Highly efficient with an A++ rating for cooling (SEER 6.3) and A+ for heating (SCOP 4.0), it serves spaces up to 25 square meters while featuring integrated Wi-Fi for control via SmartThings, a high-density HD dust filter, and quiet operation down to 22 dB(A). Main pros include notable energy efficiency, automated fast cooling and dehumidification modes, smart app connectivity, and optimized climate control. However, performance might suffer in poorly insulated or oversized environments, and some users note a bulky remote control layout.

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