Best Air Conditioner to Buy in 2025 — Daikin vs Carrier vs Voltas vs Mitsubishi

Summer in North India is no joke. Whether you are in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Noida, Mathura, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Jhansi, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Sitapur, Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Ayodhya, Gonda, Basti, Deoria, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Siddhartha Nagar, Chandauli, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Amroha, Bijnor, Sambhal, Badaun, Pilibhit, Etah, Etawah, Mainpuri, Hathras, Fatehpur, Shamli, Shahjahanpur, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Kashipur, Kotdwar, Khatima, Ajmer, Kota, Bharatpur, Kishangarh, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Gangtok or any other city across North India — a reliable air conditioner is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

At Value Plus — North India's No. 1 electronics retail chain with 135 stores across UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Sikkim — we stock 280+ air conditioners from every major brand. Here is our complete guide to choosing the right AC in 2025.

Daikin vs Carrier vs Voltas vs Mitsubishi — Which AC Brand is Best?

Daikin — Best for Energy Efficiency

Daikin is Japan's No. 1 air conditioner brand globally and one of the most trusted AC brands in North India. Daikin ACs are known for superior energy efficiency (5-star ratings), quiet operation, and long compressor life. Value Plus is an authorised Daikin dealer and has received the Best Regional Retailer award from Daikin for multiple consecutive years. Daikin ACs are ideal if you want the lowest electricity bills over the long term.

Best for: Energy saving, long-term reliability, homes in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Dehradun and all UP/Uttarakhand cities.
Price range at Value Plus: Rs.32,000 – Rs.85,000

Carrier — Best for Cooling Power

Carrier invented air conditioning in 1902 and remains one of the world's most trusted cooling brands. Carrier ACs are known for powerful, fast cooling — ideal for large rooms and high ambient temperatures. Value Plus is an authorised Carrier dealer across all its 135 stores. Carrier ACs come with excellent after-sales service and are particularly popular in cities like Agra, Mathura, Prayagraj and Jhansi where summer temperatures regularly cross 45°C.

Best for: Large rooms, high temperatures, fast cooling in cities like Agra, Prayagraj, Jhansi, Etawah, Mainpuri, Hathras, Shikohabad.
Price range at Value Plus: Rs.30,000 – Rs.75,000

Voltas — Best Value for Money

Voltas is India's No. 1 AC brand by market share and offers excellent value for money. A Tata brand, Voltas ACs are known for reliability, wide service network, and competitive pricing. Voltas ACs are a top seller at Value Plus stores across all cities in UP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan — particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities like Sitapur, Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Gonda, Basti, Deoria and Maharajganj.

Best for: Budget buyers, first-time AC buyers, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Price range at Value Plus: Rs.28,000 – Rs.65,000

Mitsubishi — Best Premium AC

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ACs are the premium choice for customers who want the absolute best in performance, reliability and quiet operation. Available at Value Plus stores across UP and Uttarakhand, Mitsubishi ACs are ideal for bedrooms, home offices and premium homes.

Best for: Premium homes, bedrooms, quiet operation, customers in Lucknow, Dehradun, Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida.
Price range at Value Plus: Rs.45,000 – Rs.1,20,000

Split AC vs Window AC — Which Should You Buy?

Split AC — Better cooling, quieter, better looking. Recommended for bedrooms and living rooms. Available from 0.8 ton to 2 ton at Value Plus.

Window AC — Lower price, easier installation, good for small rooms and rental properties. Available from 0.75 ton to 2 ton at Value Plus.

Which AC Tonnage Do You Need?

• Small room (up to 120 sq ft): 0.8 ton or 1 ton AC
• Medium room (120–180 sq ft): 1.5 ton AC
• Large room (180–240 sq ft): 2 ton AC
• Very large room (240+ sq ft): 2 ton or cassette AC

Buy AC at Value Plus — Why It Makes Sense

• 280+ AC models from Daikin, Carrier, Voltas, Mitsubishi, Haier, LG, Samsung, Blue Star, Hitachi, Lloyd, Symphony available
• Authorised dealer for all brands — genuine products with full manufacturer warranty
• Easy EMI options on all major credit cards and consumer finance
• Free home delivery and installation across all 135 store cities
• Dedicated after-sales service team
• Best prices guaranteed — Rishta Vishwas Ka

Find Value Plus AC Store Near You

Value Plus AC stores are available across all major cities in North India:

Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Meerut, Agra, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Mathura, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shahjahanpur, Jhansi, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Sitapur, Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Ayodhya, Gonda, Basti, Deoria, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Siddhartha Nagar, Chandauli, Bulandshahr, Sikandrabad, Hapur, Gajraula, Amroha, Bijnor, Sambhal, Badaun, Pilibhit, Etah, Etawah, Mainpuri, Hathras, Fatehpur, Shamli, Baraut, Muradnagar, Chandausi, Jahangirabad, Baheri, Barhalganj, Gonda and more

Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Kashipur, Kotdwar, Khatima, Ramnagar

Rajasthan: Ajmer, Kishangarh, Kota, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Kekri, Bhawani Mandi, Behror

West Bengal: Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Birpara, Maynaguri, Champasari

Sikkim: Gangtok, Namchi

Find your nearest Value Plus store and buy the best AC in 2025