Today air coolers are no longer heavy, difficult-to-move and messy. With newer technology, air coolers have become quite affordable, portable and convenient. Here in this article, we have curated a list of the best air cooler in India apt for Indian weather.
Before that we have a list of a few features you must consider before buying an air cooler suitable for you.
Features to look for before buying an air cooler
1. Cooling Capacity
It is very important to get the right air cooler for the size of the room you want to cool. If the cooler is smaller for your room, it will take longer to cool the room and hence may consume more power. To buy the right size of the cooler you can use this simple method for calculation.
2. Air Delivery (cubic feet per m³) = Area of room (sq. ft.) × Height of room/ 2
3. Water Capacity
Larger the water tank, the longer the air cooler will run. Water tank capacity is another essential feature to be considered. If you want to buy one for your bedroom, the one with lesser capacity (20- 45 litres) will solve the purpose. But if you want one for the living room, you should go for a better capacity (45 litres and more).
4. Cooling Pads
Cooling pads directly influence the cooling capacity of the air cooler. There are mainly two kinds of cooling pads:
- Cellulose cooling pads (also called honeycomb pads) are low maintenance and hence are more expensive. They can be used for longer durations.
- Aspen cooling pads are made up of wood shavings and synthetic fibres. They get worn out frequently and demand replacement annually. Though they are less expensive but are high-maintenance.
Therefore, honeycomb cooling pads are more effective for cooling purposes than aspen pads.
List of Best Air Cooler in India
1. Bajaj Platini PX97 Torque 36-Litres Personal Air Cooler
Water capacity: 36 litres
Ideal for: 150 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 9,499
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Light weight | Little noisy |
| Low running cost; consumes 100W | Short power cord |
| Delivers maximum cooling with least water consumption |
2. Crompton Ozone 55-Litre Inverter Compatible Desert Air Cooler
Water capacity: 55 litres
Ideal for: 500 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 9,499
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Rust free body | Short power cord |
| Ice chamber for better cooling | No water outlet |
| Inverter capability | |
| Very silent |
3. Symphony Diet 12T Personal Tower Air Cooler
Water capacity: 12 litres
Ideal for: 100 sq. ft. room
Price: 5,399
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Compact design | Unsuitable for a medium or large room |
| Consumes low power | |
| Water level indicator | |
| High water retention capability |
4. Bajaj PCF 25DLX Personal Air Cooler
Capacity: 24 litres
Ideal for: 150 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 5,127
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Minimal power consumption | Quite noisy |
| 3-sided cooling pads | |
| Faster cooling |
5. Orient Electric Snowbreeze Magnus CD8501H
Capacity: 85 litres
Ideal for: 400 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 14,190
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| 4-way cooling | |
| Ice chamber for quick cooling | |
| Inverter compatibility |
6. Havells Tuono Personal Air Cooler
Capacity: 18 litres
Ideal for: 130 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 5,856
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Ice compartment | Unsuitable for medium-sized room |
| Appealing design | |
| Dust filter feature |
7. Usha Maxx Air 70MD1 70-Litre Desert Cooler
Capacity: 70 litres
Ideal for: 350 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 10,500
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Inverter capability | – |
| Low power consumption | |
| Water level indicator |
8. Hindware CP-193801HBW Tower Coolers
Capacity: 38 litres
Ideal for: 350 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 6,900
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Humidity control feature | Unsuitable for outdoor use |
| Ice chamber | |
| Inverter compatibility |
9. Symphony Hi Cool Modern Personal Room Air Cooler
Capacity: 31 litres
Ideal for: 160 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 8,599
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Can be used inside and outside | Lacks ice tray |
| Low power consumption | No humidity control |
| Multi-filtration system |
10. Usha Dynamo 50DD1 Desert Cooler
Capacity: 50 litres
Ideal for: 230 sq. ft. room
Price: ₹ 10,309
| The Good Things | The Not So Good Things |
| Consumes low power | No ice chambers |
| 5-blade fan for better airflow | |
| Auto fill tank |
