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The highest rated brand in our top 5, Fujitsu offers a range options to deliver comfort in diverse environments and spaces. Many of Fujitsu’s units are equipped with a Human Sensor detector, allowing the unit to switch mode to power saving after 20 minutes of no activity. When movement is detected again they return to normal operations. Our review team gave Fujitsu an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Toshiba pride themselves on being the first company to incorporate inverter technology into their air conditioning systems. This and other features such as an environmentally friendly refrigerant improves the performance and efficiency of the units.
Our review team gave Fujitsu an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, with Toshiba receiving a respectable 3.5 out of 5.
Fujitsu offers a wide array of residential options from Ceiling/Floor Consoles to Split Systems. These offer solutions for different kinds of environments and spaces. As mentioned above, in some of these units a Human Sensor assists with power saving, helping lower utility bills.
Toshiba’s residential units give users precise control to deliver a high level of comfort. This comes with low operating sound levels and improved air quality. Their range of wall mounted split systems, floor standing units and inverter ducted systems deliver high, fast levels of power through Pulse Amplitude Modulation.
Efficiently cooling or heating, Fujitsu’s split systems feature a number of energy efficient solutions, making utility bills more affordable. They offer up to 30% more efficiency than conventional fixed speed units. Fujitsu’s units are allergy friendly and suit various spaces with differing capacity requirements.
Toshiba’s split system range is easy to maintain and includes remote sensors for localised comfort. This range includes three types of unit; N3KV Inverter High Wall, BKVS Inverter High Wall and BKV Inverter High Wall. The refrigerant used in Toshiba’s units has a lower environmental footprint than others. The units themselves are durable, designed to cope under harsh environmental conditions.
Overall, we rated Fujitsu’s split system range at 4 out of 5, with Toshiba’s split systems rated at 3.5 out of 5.
Fujitsu’s Cassette Range units are available in high to low capacities. Each unit is designed to be discreet; fitting under the ceiling with only the grille and controls on display. The cassettes are engineered to deliver even temperature distribution and wide airflow. Using timers and different modes Fujitsu’s range can curb energy consumption without loss of comfort. With a removable grille and louvres that can be wiped down, Fujitsu’s cassette units making cleaning easy.
Toshiba’s Inverter Ducted System is designed to fit a range of usually difficult layouts including narrow spaces, unusually shaped rooms and those with obstacles, such as partitions. They feature compressor technology that allows rapid heating and cooling to temporarily increase power, quickly reaching the desired temperature for comfort.
Our team rated and Fujitsu’s cassette range rated at 3.5 out of 5, with Toshiba receiving a 3.0 out of 5 rating. Both brands offer solutions with flexible installation, including in spaces that may be unusual.
Fujitsu’s Inverter Multi and Multi System Series, were rated 4 out 5 by our review team. This series can be matched to a range of indoor units, providing options to suit your space. Fujitsu’s multis have energy saving settings to cutting down on electricity consumption. Individual rooms can be heated or cooled separately, with unused rooms having their units turned off as needed. This range is diverse enough to offer combinations to suit most residential spaces.
Toshiba’s multi systems have intelligent, advanced features including a child lock, flexible air inlets, self-cleaning and efficient DC compressors. They can connect to Inverter High Wall, Inverter Ducted, Inverter Cassette and Inverter Console units, providing a wide range of solutions based on your space. Our reviewers rated Toshiba’s multi-systems at a 3.5 out of 5.
Fujitsu’s Ceiling/Floor Console Range is designed to neatly fit houses and apartments that may not have the wall space for split systems. Easy access and maintenance is provided via floor consoles. Fujitsu offers a quiet, energy efficient, wide capacity range of 2.6kW to 14.0 kW, to suit Australia’s differing climates.
Slim and lightweight, Fujitsu’s Ceiling/Floor Consoles are easy to install and fit discretely with the style of your home. Fujitsu’s Ceiling/Floor Console Range was rated 4 out of 5 by our review team.
Toshiba offer a flexible range of wired and wireless controller options that can include a self-diagnosis function, large controller buttons and an inbuilt remote sensor. This range includes; RBC-AMS54E-ES, RBC-AMS41E, RBC-AMT32E, and RBC-AS21E2.
Some of these models can be grouped with up to 8 indoor units, with a power saving mode, which is anywhere between 50-100% of full operating mode. With excellent choices an features, this range was rated 4 out of 5 by our review team.
Fujitsu’s new General Lifestyle units now have a built-in wireless LAN interface. This allows users to control comfort of their home or office remotely.
Fujitsu and Toshiba have developed commercial products that can be used in environments as diverse as art galleries, museums, apartment blocks, health centres and shopping centres. Each brand is able to guide clients through selecting the right combination of systems to meet their needs. While Toshiba’s commercial air conditioner range is not as big as most, their units are designed to be quiet and energy efficient. Both brands have designed commercial ranges that deliver a high standard of air quality, appropriate sound levels, energy efficiency, and low environmental impact, utilising advanced technology to do so.
To limit the maximum energy usage of the air conditioner, Fujitsu’s commercial split system units have an energy saving setting that allows the set temperature of the indoor unit to change by one degree intervals. Their selection offers the same diversity as their residential range, incorporating the Classic Series, Designer Series, Lifestyle Series (Cooling only) and Lifestyle Series (Heating and Cooling). These feature a diverse range of capacities, providing a wide range of applications for both small and larger spaces, from a small office to a food hall. The unit’s filters feature catechin. This is highly effective against bacteria growth, thus making air cleaner for workers, customers and other visitors.
Fujitsu offers an impressive range of choice in this area. Fujitsu has a slight advantage on price in this series and their catechin filters are remarkable in providing both clean air and comfort. Overall, the review team rated Fujitsu's ranges at 4 out of 5.
Fujitsu’s Air Stage VRF Systems include the J-III Series, J-IIS Series, V-II Series and VR-II Series ranges, offering high capacity options. These energy efficient systems have been developed by Fujitsu over a period of more than 35 years, utilising state of the art technology to deliver products that can provide the most comfortable environment possible. This range can be used for a number of applications and projects. This range was rated a 4 out of 5 by our review team.
VRV and VRF units are designed to deliver climate management for large commercial environments. These systems working alongside indoor units on large sites and are built to handle higher capacities. Toshiba’s SMMSe (Super Modular Multi System) 2 pipe heat pump can cover up to 157.0 kW, while the Mini VRF 2 pipe heat pump offers up to 13 outdoor models with a total combination of 81 units. Their DC motor is highly efficient, delivering comfort with a decrease in energy consumption.
Toshiba’s VRF systems were on a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Fujitsu’s Cassette Range sits under the ceiling discretely with only the grille and controller showing, blending in with their surroundings. Energy consumption can be controlled by using a weekly timer, sleep timer and economy mode, without loss of comfort. These cassettes have convenient maintenance. They are easy to clean, with a removable grille and louvres that can simply be wiped down. Fujitsu cassette units are designed to deliver even temperature distribution and wide airflow.
Fujitsu’s above average pricing may be evened out by their effective energy saving features. Overall, Fujitsu’s Cassette Range was rated 4 out of 5.
Fujitsu’s multi systems can be connected to up to six indoor units simultaneously, with independent controllers. There are 14 models available, ranging in capacity from 2.3kW to 6.8kW, providing a combination to suit almost any need in commercial spaces. Fujitsu’s Inverter Multi and Multi System Series are energy efficient even when operating unit at low capacity. This range was rated 4 out of 5 overall and suit everything from small office spaces to large-scale buildings, across any kind of environment in Australia.
For homes with limited wall space, Fujitsu’s Ceiling/floor console range is can be installed on the floor or under the ceiling, with the floor consoles providing easy access for the user.
These units are designed to operate quietly and efficiently. Fujitsu’s range offers a wide capacity, from 2.6kW to 14.0kW to fit differing climates. They were rated a 3.5 out of 5 by our reviewers.
Controllers are integral to the smooth running of an overall system. Toshiba’s can zone behaviours, increase efficiency by implementing schedules and accounting for holiday periods when spaces may be vacant. They can alert users to issues that may affect the delivery of comfort.
Toshiba’s commercial controllers include; TCB-SC642TLE2, TCB-EXS21TLE, BMS-SM1280HTLE; BMS-SM1280ETLE, BMS-CT512IE; BMS-TP0641PWE, RBC-AX32U(w)-E, RBC-AX33CE and TCB-AX32E2. This range offers intelligent features and was rated at 3 out of 5 by our reviewers.
Toshiba offers a range of differing capacities from 2.5 kW for smaller shops or offices to 14.0 kW for medium-larger spaces. These units are built to be discrete and incorporates DC Twin Rotary compressors, making them highly efficient.
Our review team rated these systems at 3.5 out of 5.
Toshiba’s Under Ceiling System is ideally suited for light commercial use. They utilise an automatic swing mode to ensure airflow evenly reaches all areas of the space.
These units offer easy installation and are built from durable materials. Toshiba received a rating of 3.0 out of 5 for these versatile units.
