Hisense Cassette Air Conditioner 18000BTU Inverter AUC-18UR4SSAA2

Our review

This Hisense unit is a ceiling cassette air conditioner rated at 18,000BTU with inverter control, sold as cooling only. Because it recesses into the ceiling and distributes air through a four-way auto swing louvre, it suits open-plan living areas, offices, shops or meeting rooms where wall space is limited and you want even coverage rather than a single cold blast. The inverter compressor is the main thing separating it from cheaper fixed-speed cassettes: it should run more steadily and quietly, which matters in rooms that are occupied all day.
Before buying, confirm your ceiling void depth and the cut-out size a cassette needs, since installation is more involved than a wall split and usually needs a qualified technician. Check that the outdoor unit model AUW-18U4SS can be sited with adequate airflow, and that your supply matches the 220-240V single-phase rating. Also decide whether cooling only is enough for your climate, or whether you would rather compare against a cassette with a heating mode. Auto cleaning and healthy dehumidification are included, but no capacity or efficiency figures are listed here, so ask for those if running costs matter to you. Available on Sokonia.