c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,564 kWh
582 cooling + 982 heating
Estimated running cost
$500 / year
$42 / month Β· $5,005 over 10 years
Capacity
7.1 kW cooling
8 kW heating

2% less electricity than the median of 211 comparable 7 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (1,600 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 63% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 61% (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-RZ71XKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 3,099$992$9,917
Mixed zone 1,564$500$5,005
Hot zone 1,864$596$5,965

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 7.1 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Solar Acdc DGWA5-ACDCBLW-24KR27 kW heating6.5 kW cooling1,281 kWh/yr4.5$410
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC63ZRA-W / SRK63ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries DXC21ZRA-W / DXK21ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Pioneer International HPR-24A27 kW heating6.7 kW cooling1,373 kWh/yr4.5$439
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PT3E6.8 kW heating6.8 kW cooling1,399 kWh/yr3$448

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-RZ71XKR

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Gree GWH24ATEXF-K6DNA1E/O / GWH24AWEXF-K6DNA1E/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471
Haier 1U71TPHRA / AS71TPHRA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,458 kWh/yr3.5$467
Daikin RXM71AVMA / FTXM71AVMA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,461 kWh/yr3.5$468
Kogan KASSSAC71HD7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr4$459
Kinghome KWH71ATBXB-K6DNA27.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471
Kogan KASSSAC71HF7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr4$459
Braemar ACHV70D1S/ASHV70D1S7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471
Gree GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/O / GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,468 kWh/yr4$470

Compare CU-RZ71XKR / CS-RZ71XKRW with another model

Panasonic CU-RZ71XKR specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
7.10 kW
Cooling power input
2.06 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
8.00 kW
Heating power input
2.09 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.48
COP, full load (tested)
3.85
Rated AEER
3.43
Rated ACOP
3.81
Standby power (PIA)
2.5 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
65 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
68 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-RZ71XKR 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––645846
Coldresidential3.52.03642,735
Mixedcommercial––891427
Mixedresidential3.52.5582982
Hotcommercial––2,20286
Hotresidential3.53.51,727137
Part-load test points (21 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
450 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2700 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
680 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
710 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
7300 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
4000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
340 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1700 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
560 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3550 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2030 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3650 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC10206

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC10206
GEMS registration id
179353
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
21 July 2031
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
CU-*Z71XKR / CS-*Z71XKRW
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.