Aircon brands, honestly compared
Installed prices from our quote database, what each brand is actually known for, and the watch-outs installers mention off the record. Brands can't pay to look better here.
Daikin
The biggest service network in Australia and the safest long-term buy.
$3,000–$3,500 7kW split, installed PremiumMitsubishi Electric
Build quality and the quietest outdoor units in the class.
$2,950–$3,750 7kW split, installed PremiumMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Premium engineering that often lands at sharper prices than its premium rivals.
$2,450–$3,200 7kW split, installed Strong mid-tierFujitsu
Ninety percent of the premium experience for several hundred dollars less.
$2,500–$3,200 7kW split, installed Strong mid-tierRinnai
The Australian-based value pick with genuinely local support.
$2,450–$3,150 7kW split, installed Strong mid-tierPanasonic
Fujitsu's closest rival, with air-quality features as the differentiator.
$2,450–$3,150 7kW split, installed Mid-tierLG
Smart-home polish and sharp pricing; check the service story locally.
$2,300–$3,000 7kW split, installed BudgetGree
The world's biggest aircon maker at the sharpest serious price.
$1,950–$2,700 7kW split, installed BudgetTCL
Electronics-giant pricing with surprising features for the money.
$1,900–$2,600 7kW split, installedWant every brand and size on one table? See the full price list. Comparing two head-to-head? Read Daikin vs Mitsubishi vs Fujitsu and the 2026 split system rankings.
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