Daikin GTKL50 vs GTKM50: which 1.5 Ton AC is better?
Daikin GTKL50 at ₹38,000 and Daikin GTKM50 at ₹50,700, side by side. Prices are what you pay us, GST included.
Key differences
- On a 46°C day: Daikin GTKM50 still gives its full 5.00 kW (1.42 TR). Daikin GTKL50 drops to 4.25 kW (1.21 TR), because its full cooling stops at 43°C.
- Electricity: Daikin GTKM50 saves about ₹2,384 a year against Daikin GTKL50, at 8 hours a day.
- Price: Daikin GTKM50 costs ₹12,700 more than Daikin GTKL50. Even after 5 years of bills, Daikin GTKL50 is ₹780 cheaper.
Choose Daikin GTKL50 if
- you want the lowest price today
- you want the lowest total cost over 5 years
Choose Daikin GTKM50 if
- your room is on the top floor or gets strong afternoon sun
With pipe kit or without?
- It is the same AC. The "with kit" box also has a 3 m copper pipe kit.
- Daikin GTKL50 with the kit (sold as FTKL50) costs ₹2,200 more: ₹40,200 against ₹38,000.
- 3 m of copper pipe from us costs ₹3,750 + GST (₹1,250 a metre).
- New installation, no pipes in the wall: take the kit.
- Replacing an old AC and the pipes can be reused: take it without the kit.
Quick answer
Middle floor · 6-10 hrs · Bedroom · No heating
Cheapest to buy: Daikin GTKL50 (3 Star inverter) at ₹38,000.
Cheapest over 5 years: Daikin GTKL50 (3 Star inverter) at ₹90,360 (price + 5 years of electricity).
Best for your room: Daikin GTKL50 (3 Star inverter). Used for long hours in a bedroom, so an inverter’s lower bill helps most.
Daikin GTKL50 is not in stock right now. We order it for you.
Full comparison
 Daikin GTKL50 3 Star inverter ₹38,000 Sold out |  Daikin GTKM50 5 Star inverter ₹50,700 | |
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| Price and running cost | ||
| Price today What you pay us. GST included. | ✓ ₹38,000 | ₹50,700 |
| MRP The maker’s printed price. | ₹54,500 | ₹66,500 |
| You save MRP minus our price. | ✓ ₹16,500 (30%) | ₹15,800 (24%) |
| Electricity bill in a year At the hours you picked, at ₹8 for each unit of electricity. Worked out the same way as our AC calculator. | ₹10,472 a year | ✓ ₹8,088 a year |
| Total cost in 5 years Price + 5 years of electricity bills. | ✓ ₹90,360 | ₹91,140 |
| Copper pipe kit in the box A 3 m copper pipe kit. A new installation needs pipes; a replacement can often reuse the old ones. | No | No |
| Delivery 24-hour delivery only when the unit is in our godown. Otherwise we order it for you. | Sold out. We order it for you | On order, 5 to 7 days |
| Cooling power | ||
| Size The size class of the AC. | 1.5 Ton | 1.5 Ton |
| Cooling power The exact cooling the AC gives, from the maker’s spec sheet. 1 TR = 3.517 kW. | 5.00 kW (1.42 TR) | 5.00 kW (1.42 TR) |
| Lowest to highest power An inverter AC slows down or speeds up to suit the room. A higher top number cools a hot room faster. A fixed-speed AC always runs at full power. | 1.40 to 5.30 kW | ✓ 1.58 to 5.90 kW |
| Full cooling up to The hottest outside temperature at which it still gives its full cooling. | 43°C outside | ✓ 46°C outside |
| On a 46°C afternoon Cooling drops about 5% for every 1°C above the full-cooling temperature. This is what is left on a 46°C day. | 4.25 kW (1.21 TR) | ✓ 5.00 kW (1.42 TR) |
| Keeps running up to Above this outside temperature the AC stops to protect itself. | 52°C outside | ✓ 55°C outside |
| Air flow How much air it blows each minute. More air reaches the far corner sooner. | 551 CFM | ✓ 685 CFM |
| Electricity use | ||
| Star rating More stars = lower electricity bill. | 3 Star | ✓ 5 Star |
| Efficiency number (ISEER) How much cooling you get for each unit of electricity. Higher is better. | 4.40 | ✓ 5.70 |
| Units used in a year (star label) The yearly electricity figure on the government star label. Lower is better. | 880.10 kWh | ✓ 678.92 kWh |
| Current drawn Lower current means less load on your house wiring and your inverter battery. | 7.17 A | ✓ 5.51 A |
| Comfort and noise | ||
| Quietest indoor sound How quiet the indoor unit is at its lowest speed. Lower is quieter. | 32 dB | ✓ 31 dB |
| Speed Inverter: slows down once the room is cool, so it uses less power. Fixed speed: runs at full power, then switches off and on. | Inverter | Inverter |
| 3D air flow Swings the air up and down and left and right, so it reaches every corner. | Yes | Yes |
| Dual flaps Two flaps that push the air further into the room. | Yes | Yes |
| Fast cooling mode A boost mode that cools the room faster when you walk in hot. | Yes | Yes |
| Econo mode Caps how much power the AC draws, to keep the bill or the load down. | Yes | Yes |
| Dew Clean Washes the indoor coil with its own water, for fresher air. | Yes | Yes |
| Triple display A display on the indoor unit that shows the AC’s readings. | Yes | Yes |
| Remote lights up The remote’s buttons light up in the dark. | Yes | Yes |
| Self diagnosis Shows an error code when something goes wrong, so service is quicker. | Yes | Yes |
| Filter cleaning alert Tells you when the filter needs cleaning. | Yes | Yes |
| Display can be switched off Turn off the indoor unit’s lights for a dark room at night. | Yes | Yes |
| Child lock Locks the remote so children cannot change the settings. | Yes | Yes |
| Clean air | ||
| PM1.0 filter Catches the finest dust and smoke particles. | No | No |
| PM2.5 filter Catches fine dust and smoke particles. | Yes | Yes |
| Active carbon filter Helps take cooking and other smells out of the room. | Yes | Yes |
| Streamer Daikin’s system that breaks down germs and allergens in the air passing through. | No | No |
| Anti-germ pre-filter The first filter has a coating that stops germs growing on it. | Yes | Yes |
| Smell-proof Stops musty smells building up inside the indoor unit. | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Phone app (WiFi) Switch it on or change the setting from your phone, even before you reach home. | No | No |
| Voice control Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. | No | No |
| Intelligent Eye Senses when the room is empty and eases off to save power. | No | No |
| Heating | ||
| Heats in winter A Hot & Cold AC also warms the room in winter. | No | No |
| Build and installation | ||
| Stabiliser Protects the AC when your voltage goes up or down. | Built in | Built in |
| Swing compressor Daikin’s own compressor design. | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rust coating A coating on the outdoor unit that protects it from rust and pollution. | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor unit size Height x width x depth. Check your wall space. | 298 x 885 x 239 mm | 325 x 1065 x 280 mm |
| Outdoor unit size Height x width x depth. Check your balcony or wall space. | 595 x 845 x 300 mm | 595 x 845 x 300 mm |
| Longest pipe run How far apart the indoor and outdoor units can be, and how much higher one can be. | 20 m long, 16 m high | 20 m long, 16 m high |
| Warranty and service | ||
| Warranty The compressor is the heart of the AC: it does the cooling. The control board (PCB) is its brain. | 1 year on the whole unit · 5 years on the control board (PCB) · 10 years on the compressor | 1 year on the whole unit · 5 years on the control board (PCB) · 10 years on the compressor |
| If it breaks after warranty What a repair usually costs, from our own service work. | Control board (PCB) repair is about ₹3,500. A new PCB costs much more. | Control board (PCB) repair is about ₹3,500. A new PCB costs much more. |
| Model year Old stock is a sealed, never-installed unit from an earlier year. | Current model | Current model |
| See full details Request this AC | See full details Request this AC | |
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Questions people ask
Is a 5 Star AC worth the extra money?
Only if you run it for many hours. A 5 Star AC costs more to buy but uses less electricity. The saving on your bill is real, but it comes slowly. Look at the "Total cost in 5 years" row. If the 5 Star is still the costlier one there, it will not pay back its extra price within 5 years at your hours.
Inverter or fixed speed: which should I buy?
An inverter AC slows down once the room is cool, so it uses less power over long hours. A fixed speed AC runs at full power, then switches off and on. It costs less to buy and much less to repair. For a few hours a day, a top floor or an open area, fixed speed is often the better buy. For a bedroom used 6 hours or more a night, an inverter usually wins.
What does "Cooling power 5.00 kW (1.42 TR)" mean?
It is the exact cooling the AC gives, from the maker’s own spec sheet. TR means ton of refrigeration: 1 TR is 3.517 kW. A higher number cools a room faster and copes better with heat.
Why does the table show cooling "on a 46°C afternoon"?
Every AC gives its full cooling only up to a certain outside temperature. Above that, it loses about 5% of its cooling for every 1°C. Delhi afternoons reach 46°C, so this row shows how much cooling is left on such a day.
With pipe kit or without: what is the difference?
It is the same AC. The "with kit" box also has a 3 m copper pipe kit. Take the kit for a new installation with no pipes in the wall. Take it without the kit when you replace an old AC and the old pipes can be reused.
Can a 1 ton AC cool a 1.5 ton room?
No. A bigger ton cools a bigger room. A 1 ton AC in a room that needs 1.5 ton will run all the time and still not cool it on a hot afternoon. Choose the size for your room first, then compare ACs of that size. Our AC calculator works out the size.
What does the electricity bill in the table mean?
It is the electricity the AC uses in one year at the hours you picked, at ₹8 for each unit of electricity, over an 8-month cooling season. It is worked out the same way as our AC calculator, from the AC’s cooling power and its efficiency number (ISEER). Your real bill will differ with your room, your settings and your electricity rate.
Why does one AC say "On order"?
We hold some units in our own godown. Those get 24-hour delivery. The rest we order from the brand for you. That usually takes 5 to 7 days. The price shown is the price you pay.
Not sure what size you need? Use our AC calculator.