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TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Cooling capacity:3.4 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.1Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:52 dB

TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 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.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of air conditioners
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 76%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 56% of models
Score components

40%

4.7

Performance

40%

8.9

Features

20%

9.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 56%
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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%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £310
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

40%

4.7

Performance

40%

8.9

Features

20%

9.4

Design

7.3
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

?
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:
TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 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
7.5/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.5
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.4 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.4 kW, which is lower than that of 54.7% of air conditioners and the same as that of 10% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.1
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.1, which is lower than that of 62.2% of air conditioners and the same as that of 34% 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
?
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 and metal
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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TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

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  • 4 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (52 dB vs 56 dB).
    52 dB vs 56 dB
  • 1.3 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.2 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.2 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 2 dB lower outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (60 dB vs 62 dB).
    60 dB vs 62 dB
  • 1.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (27.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    27.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 1.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (79 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    79 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (40 m² vs 35 m²).
    40 m² vs 35 m²
  • 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
  • 61.3% cheaper
    TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£310 vs £500).
    £310 vs £500
  • 61.3% cheaper
    TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£310 vs £500).
    £310 vs £500
  • 5.5% better value for money
    TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.51 vs 7.1).
    7.51 vs 7.12
  • 4 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (52 dB vs 56 dB).
    52 dB vs 56 dB
  • 2 dB lower outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (60 dB vs 62 dB).
    60 dB vs 62 dB
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average air conditioner (40 m² vs 35 m²).
    40 m² vs 35 m²
  • 1.3 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.2 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.2 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 1.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (27.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    27.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 1.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (79 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    79 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 comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • 0.1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 35 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (560 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    560 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • 0.1 kW lower cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a lower cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.4 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 35 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (560 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    560 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.

Third-party reviews

What we like about TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU

  • Powerful 12,000 BTU cooling and heating capacity suitable for living rooms and bedrooms
  • Energy efficient with high SEER ratings (often A++) and uses eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant
  • Almost near-silent operation when running
  • Comes with smart capabilities, allowing remote control through a mobile app
  • Features highly functional sleep, turbo, and auto-off timer modes

What we don't like about TCL P7 SN12P5SO+ST12PO 12000 BTU

  • Some users report the thermostat becoming improperly calibrated over time
  • Occasional erratic behavior and performance degradation noted in the Eco mode
  • Indoor units can occasionally produce knocking or clicking sounds
  • Some complaints regarding slow after-sales service and response times from customer support

Verdict

The TCL SN12P5SO-ST12PO (P7 Series) is a 12,000 BTU monosplit wall-mounted air conditioner utilizing eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant to deliver a cooling capacity of 3.40 kW and a heating capacity of 3.43 kW. Main characteristics include integrated Wi-Fi for smart control, high seasonal energy efficiencies with a 6.1 SEER (Class A++) and 4.0 SCOP (Class A+), and an operational range spanning from -15°C to 53°C for cooling and -20°C to 30°C for heating. Key pros include low indoor acoustic pressure starting at 22 dB(A) for ultra-quiet operation, minimal annual energy consumption (195 kWh for cooling), and an internal air flow rate of 560 m³/h. On the downside, the outdoor unit is significantly heavier at 24.0 kg and has a high maximum sound power level of 62 dB(A), which can be noisy externally during peak operation.

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