c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
1,278 kWh
491 cooling + 787 heating
Estimated running cost
$409 / year
$34 / month Β· $4,090 over 10 years
Capacity
6 kW cooling
6.5 kW heating

5% less electricity than the median of 104 comparable 6 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (1,340 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 84% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 69% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

coolingheatingClick a zone to use it across the page.

Annual kWh is the government label figure for a residential user in the mixed zone (Richmond NSW climate: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth). Mixed climate zone shown by default (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth); switch to cold or hot. Cost = kWh Γ— 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Panasonic CU-RZ60AKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 2,481$794$7,939
Mixed zone 1,278$409$4,090
Hot zone 1,556$498$4,979

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh Γ— price. The kWh figure is the label’s residential estimate for that zone; commercial-profile figures are in the specifications.

Air conditioners that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 6 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Hyundai HYSSSAC53T*5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
Braemar TCHV05T1S/TSHV05T1S5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
TCL TAC-18CHSD/VEIH5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
Hyundai HYSSSAC53TC5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
TCL TAC-VX18HSV/UD5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-RZ60AKR

Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Midea MFEZ60VA-W/MFEZ60VA-N6.5 kW heating6 kW cooling1,177 kWh/yr4.5$377
Actron Air WRC-060DS / WRE-060DS6.6 kW heating6 kW cooling1,203 kWh/yr4.5$385
Hitachi RAC-VJ60PHAT/RAK-VJ60PHAT7 kW heating6 kW cooling1,254 kWh/yr4$401
Rinnai HONRPX60/HINRPX60M6.5 kW heating6 kW cooling1,177 kWh/yr4.5$377
Daikin RXM60AVMA / FTXM60AVMA7.2 kW heating6 kW cooling1,205 kWh/yr4.5$386
Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-AP60VG2/MSZ-AP60VGD6.8 kW heating6 kW cooling1,274 kWh/yr4$408
Daikin RXM60WVMA / FTXM60WVMA7.2 kW heating6 kW cooling1,213 kWh/yr4.5$388
Midea MFEP60VB-W/MFEP60VB-N6.6 kW heating6 kW cooling1,203 kWh/yr4.5$385

Compare CU-RZ60AKR / CS-RZ60AKRW with another model

Panasonic CU-RZ60AKR specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
6.00 kW
Cooling power input
1.85 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
6.50 kW
Heating power input
1.89 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.47
COP, full load (tested)
3.58
Rated AEER
3.23
Rated ACOP
3.42
Standby power (PIA)
2.5 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
63 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
64 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
Malaysia

Dimensions are not collected for registrations under the 2019 Determination, so they are shown only where the source has them.

Panasonic CU-RZ60AKR zoned energy rating figures

As published for each climate zone. Residential figures drive the star ratings; commercial figures assume a commercial usage pattern.

ZoneCooling starsHeating starsCooling kWhHeating kWh
Coldcommercial––496665
Coldresidential3.52.03032,178
Mixedcommercial––718336
Mixedresidential3.53.0491787
Hotcommercial––1,81468
Hotresidential3.53.51,449107
Part-load test points (21 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
350 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1800 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
560 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
545 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_ext_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
5700 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
3250 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
250 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1250 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
470 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1450 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3200 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC10204

Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC10204
GEMS registration id
179348
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
1 July 2031
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
CU-*Z60XKR / CS-*Z60XKRW
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 9

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 25 September 2026; last checked 26 September 2026. Manufacturer: papamy.panasonic.com.my. How the derived figures are calculated.