c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
1,399 kWh
558 cooling + 841 heating
Estimated running cost
$448 / year
$37 / month Β· $4,477 over 10 years
Capacity
6 kW cooling
6 kW heating

4% more 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 36% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 66% (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 U-60PZ4R5 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 2,655$850$8,496
Mixed zone 1,399$448$4,477
Hot zone 1,732$554$5,542

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
TCL TAC-18CHSD/VEIH5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
Hyundai HYSSSAC53TB5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
Braemar TCHV05T1S/TSHV05T1S5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
Hyundai HYSSSAC53TA5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327
TCL TAC-VX18HSV/U*5.3 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,022 kWh/yr4$327

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic U-60PZ4R5

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
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
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

Other Panasonic models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-60PZ4R5 / S-6071PU3E6 kW heating6 kW cooling1,092 kWh/yr3.5$349
Panasonic U-60PZ3R5 / S-6071PU3E6 kW heating6 kW cooling1,101 kWh/yr3.5$352

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Panasonic U-60PZ4R5 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Cassette
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
6.00 kW
Cooling power input
1.80 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
6.00 kW
Heating power input
1.72 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.24
COP, full load (tested)
3.40
Rated AEER
3.28
Rated ACOP
3.43
Standby power (PIA)
8.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
Malaysia, China

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

Panasonic U-60PZ4R5 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––715696
Coldresidential3.01.53562,299
Mixedcommercial––916354
Mixedresidential2.52.0558841
Hotcommercial––2,10280
Hotresidential3.03.01,608124
Part-load test points (22 values)
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
340 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1900 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
650 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
665 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
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__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated
1800 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
5100 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
3000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
310 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
550 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
Yes
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
2000 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3200 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9357
GEMS registration id
171984
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
31 August 2030
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
–
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.