Best Coolers Comparison for Summer 2024

Introduction

• Presenter: Vineet Malhotra
• Purpose: To provide an honest comparison of coolers available in India for summer 2024.
• No brand collaborations; independent reviews based on personal testing.
• Aimed at helping viewers make informed decisions.

Key Considerations for Choosing a Cooler

1. Understanding Cooler Materials

• Myth: Steel coolers are the best.
• Truth: The material does not primarily determine cooling efficiency.

2. Importance of Ventilation

• Desert Air Coolers: Best for dry climates; ideal when temperature is high (e.g., 45°C) if properly ventilated.
• Ventilation Requirement: Must open windows/doors when using the cooler.
• Humidity Warning: Coolers cannot reduce humidity; they may increase it.

3. Air Throw Specifications

• Reality Check: Paper specs (e.g., 100 feet air throw) are often misleading.
• Practical Use: Evaluate how effectively a cooler can cool an average-sized room (200-300 sq. ft.).

Common Misconceptions

• Sound Levels: All coolers produce noise due to motor and pump operation; typical decibels range from 70-80.
• Noisy Coolers: Claims of silent operation are false; expect some noise.

Overview of Tested Coolers

Position 5: No Coolers Listed

• Similarities in two coolers (positions 5 and 4) led to a tie.

Position 4: Hindware vs. Orient (85L)

• Power: 200W peak power.
• Airflow: Hindware (3800 m³/h), Orient (3500 m³/h).
• Features: Honeycomb pads, 4-way air deflection, 3-speed control, ice chamber, water level indicator, inverter-compatible.
• Noise Level: ~75 decibels.
• Build Quality: Excellent for both.
• Cons: Hindware has slightly louder sound; Orient requires manual closing of louvers.

Position 3: Crompton Ozone

• Power: 190W peak power.
• Airflow: 4200 m³/h.
• Features: Honeycomb pads, 4-way air deflection, ice chamber, water level indicator, auto-fill technology, castor wheels with lock.
• Cooling Time: Cools room in about 40 minutes; good ventilation required.
• Price: Approximately ₹11,000.
• Cons: Manual louvers adjustment.

Position 2: Crompton Optimus 100 vs. Bajaj Dura Marine 90

• Power: 200W.
• Airflow: Similar excellent performance.
• Features: Honeycomb pads, 4-way air deflection, water level indicator, drainage outlet, sturdy build, inverter compatible.
• Price: Bajaj (₹11,000), Crompton (₹13,500).
• Cons: Bajaj lacks fully collapsible louvers; Crompton is difficult to open for maintenance.

Position 1: Symphony Sumo 75 XL

• Power: 190W with efficient air throw.
• Features: Thick honeycomb pads, excellent water retention, auto-swing, ice chamber, water level indicator.
• Cooling Time: Cools a 300 sq. ft. area in ~30 minutes.
• Build Quality: Enhanced from previous models.
• Price: Approximately ₹13,500.
• Cons: Louvers do not fully collapse (90% closure).

Conclusion

• Testing Duration: 1-1.5 years for thorough comparison.
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• Future Content: Upcoming videos on personal air coolers and more comparisons.

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