| key specs |
| Capacity | 1.5 Ton | 1 Ton |
| Star Rating | 3 Star | 5 Star |
| Type | Split | Split |
| Condenser Coil | Copper | Copper |
| Power Requirement | AC 230 V, 50 Hz | AC 230 V |
| Power Consumption | 1580 W | 990 W |
| Dimensions | 102 cm x 32 cm x 23 cm | 87 cm x 29 cm x 20.4 cm |
| general |
| Brand | Blue Star | Panasonic |
| Model | 1.5 Ton 3 Star Split AC (3HW18FA1) | 1 Ton 5 Star Split AC (KC12RKY1) |
| Model Name | 3HW18FA1 | KC12RKY1 |
| Type | Split | Split |
| Capacity | 1.5 Ton | 1 Ton |
| Star Rating | 3 Star | 5 Star |
| BEE Rating Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Colours | White | White |
| Cooling and Heating | No | No |
| Cooling Capacity | 5000 W | 3520 W |
| Compressor | Rotary | Rotary |
| Refrigerant | R-22 | - |
| Operating Modes | Modes: Auto, Cool, Fan, Dry, Fan Mode: Auto / High / Medium / Low | Powerful Mode, Automatic Operation Mode Cooling, Soft Dry Operation Mode |
| Dehumidification | Yes | Yes |
| Condenser Coil | Copper | Copper |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| dimensions |
| Indoor W x H x D | 102 cm x 32 cm x 23 cm | 87 cm x 29 cm x 20.4 cm |
| Indoor Unit Weight | 13 kg | 9 kg |
| Outdoor W x H x D | 85.8 cm x 53.6 cm x 32.7 cm | 88.5 cm x 57.1 cm x 37.7 cm |
| Outdoor Unit Weight | 36 kg | 35 kg |
| performance features |
| Indoor Noise Level | High - 48 dB, Low - 45 dB | High - 42 dB, Low - 31 dB |
| Panel Display | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling Coverage Area | NA sq ft | - |
| ISEER | 3 W/W | 3.55 W/W |
| Indoor Temperature Indicator | - | Yes |
| power features |
| Power Requirement | AC 230 V, 50 Hz | AC 230 V |
| Power Consumption | 1580 W | 990 W |
| Operating Current | 6.7 A | 4.4 A |
| body and design features |
| Evaporator Fin Type | Hydrophilic Blue Fins | - |
| Condenser Fin Type | Louvered Fins | - |
| air flow and filter features |
| Other Air Flow Features | Horizontal Louver / Vertical Swing: Motorized, Air Flow Direction Control, Air Flow Volume High / Medium / Low: 575 / 534 / 493 CFM, Vertical Louver / Horizontal Swing: Manual | Manual Horizontal Air Flow Direction Control |
| Anti-bacteria Filter | No | No |
| Dust Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Active Carbon Filter | Yes | - |
| Other Filter Features | Silver Ion Filter | Odour-removing Function, Removable and Washable Panel, PM 2.5 Filter |
| Air Flow Direction | - | 2 Way Direction |
| Air Circulation | - | 424 CFM |
| remote control features |
| Other Features | Simple LCD with Backlit | LCD Wireless Remote Controller |
| convenience features |
| Auto Restart | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Feature | Yes | - |
| Self Diagnosis | Yes | - |
| Other Convenience Features | Only Timer Off | 24 hrs On / Off Real Timer |
| warranty |
| Warranty Summary | 1 Year for the product & 5 Years for the Compressor | 1 Year for the Product & 4 Years for the Compressor |