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Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£660Cooling capacity:3.5 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):7Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:56 dB

Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 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.

Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

★Better than 93% of air conditioners
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

â–²Better than 52%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

40%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

20%

9.2

Design

â–²Better than 89%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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.
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
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40%

6.3

Performance

40%

9.4

Features

20%

9.2

Design

8.1
User score
User score
9.3/ 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.
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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.
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.6% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

7.2
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)
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)
4.2
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
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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Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 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
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 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
  • 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
  • 47 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (642 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    642 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 10x more popular
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.17 vs 7.1).
    7.17 vs 7.12
  • 10x more popular
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU is more popular than the average air conditioner (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU
    the average air conditioner
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.17 vs 7.1).
    7.17 vs 7.12
  • 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
  • 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
  • 47 m³/h higher indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a higher indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (642 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    642 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.9 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (29.9 cm vs 29 cm).
    29.9 cm vs 29 cm
  • 1 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (21.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    82 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
    30 m² vs 35 m²
  • 2.3% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.9 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.9 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 32% more expensive
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£660 vs £500).
    £660 vs £500
  • 32% more expensive
    Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU is more expensive than the average air conditioner (£660 vs £500).
    £660 vs £500
  • 5 m² smaller room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average air conditioner (30 m² vs 35 m²).
    30 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.
  • 0.9 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (29.9 cm vs 29 cm).
    29.9 cm vs 29 cm
  • 1 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (21.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (82 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    82 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 2.3% heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (8.9 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    8.9 kg vs 8.7 kg

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU

  • WindFree technology provides comfortable, draft-free cooling by diffusing air through micro-holes
  • Very quiet operation, particularly in WindFree mode
  • High energy efficiency due to Digital Inverter Boost, reducing energy usage by up to 77% in WindFree mode
  • Effective at maintaining stable temperatures throughout the room
  • Useful smart features and app control via SmartThings
  • Good, modern design

What we don't like about Samsung WindFree Comfort Next 12000 BTU

  • Initial cost may be higher compared to non-inverter models
  • Some users report that the WindFree mode can be louder than standard 'Quiet' mode
  • The display light can be very bright, requiring app adjustments to dim or turn off
  • Maintenance of filters is necessary to maintain performance, which some users find inconvenient
  • Potential for, albeit rare, maintenance issues like leaks

Verdict

The Samsung WindFree Comfort Next is a 12,000 BTU wall-mounted split air conditioner utilizing an energy-efficient Digital Inverter Boost compressor and eco-friendly R32 refrigerant to deliver 3.5 kW of cooling and up to 4.0 kW of heating capacity. Its main characteristic is the innovative WindFree technology, which gently diffuses airflow through 23,000 micro-holes to eliminate harsh cold drafts. Key pros include an A++ energy rating for both heating and cooling, an ultra-quiet operating volume as low as 19 dB, intelligent cooling via AI Auto Comfort, and seamless SmartThings Wi-Fi control alongside a battery-free SolarCell remote. However, notable cons include a premium upfront acquisition cost, a complex feature set that carries a steeper learning curve for basic operation, and 23,000 micro-holes that require more diligent, frequent cleaning compared to traditional louvred units to maintain optimal hygiene.

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