Haier Kinouchi HD Hexa Inverter AI Smart (2026)

Launched Jan 2026 · Split · inverter

75
GoodGifng score
Good for living-roomGood for smart-homeGood for humid

Usual price, cheapest version₹37,990

Versions and prices

Every version has the same score. Tap a version to buy it.

  • 1.5 ton 3 starISEER 4.35 · HSA18KU-GAI3NB-I
    usually ₹40,990
  • 1.6 ton 3 starISEER 4.35 · 925.39 kWh a year · HSA19KHD-GAI3NB-I
    usually ₹37,990
  • 1.6 ton 5 starISEER 5.65 · 701.7 kWh a year · HSA19KHD-GAI5NB-I
    usually ₹45,306
  • 1.6 ton 5 starHSU19K-PZAIS5BN-INV
    launched at ₹50,990

Where to buy

Usual price ₹37,990 · launch price ₹49,000

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Score breakdown

Cooling
80

Three tests of the 2025 model showed quick cool-down and even airflow

Power saving
74

Common 3 star ISEER 4.35; 5 star version reaches 5.65

Reliability & warranty
72

5-year full warranty, 12-year compressor; early clicking noted in a review

Brand service
60

Haier service is mixed; installation is paid

Quietness
76

About 24 dB on low fan, 47 dB max; some clicking reported

Features
86

Wi-Fi, energy tracking in rupees, voice control, frost self-clean

Each part is rated on one scale for every AC, from real tests where they exist, what reviewers found, specs, warranty and above all what owners report about cooling, breakdowns and the brand's service. It rates the AC itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Brought a hot room down quickly in their test
  • Ran a little quieter than the reviewer's older LG
  • App shows power use in rupees
  • Five-year full warranty and long compressor cover
  • Fast cool-down in their closed-room test
  • Air reaches the whole room evenly
  • Hourly energy tracking and alerts in the app

Cons

  • Big indoor unit for small rooms
  • Air can't be pointed straight down, leaving a dead spot below
  • Some clicking sounds early on
  • Remote has no backlight; filters need frequent cleaning
  • Premium price for the segment
  • Energy-saving claims were not verified
  • No air-purifying filter (air quality barely changed in their check)
  • Month-long test of the 2025 1.6 ton 5 star (HSU19K-PZAIS5BN-INV): cools a mid-size room fast and quietly, and the long warranty sweetens it; peak-heat test not done.

  • Tested the 2025 Kinouchi 1.6 ton 5 star AI model: quick cool-down, even airflow and useful energy tracking, priced for buyers who want a smart AC.

  • DigitMar 2025

    Tested the 2025 black Kinouchi 1.6 ton 5 star (HSU19K-PZAIB5BN-INV) early in summer: dependable cooling and handy smart features at a slightly high price.

Full specs

Basics
TypeSplit, inverter
Convertible modes7-in-1 Intelli Convertible
Cooling
Cools up to60°C outside (maker's figure)
Air throw20 m
GasR32
Build
Condenser coilcopper
Noise
Indoor unit34-47 dB
Outdoor unit53 dB
Features
FiltersAnti-bacterial filter
Self-cleanYes
Wi-Fi & apphOn / HaiSmart, voice: Alexa, Google Assistant, energy meter
Warranty
Warranty5 yr product, 12 yr compressor
InstallationInstallation charged, 3 m pipe included, Haier India lists installation as paid; 3 m copper pipe with foam and 3.5 m power cord in the box.

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