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India’s Real AC

Optimist 1.4 Ton 5 Star+ Inverter Split AC

Rs 38,990.00Rs 65,00040% off
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Installation & Demo

Brand-authorised installation by verified Optimist experts.

₹1,499 + GST

Additional accessories/materials chargeable as per rate card.

Intelligent Features

Optimist A Series 1.4 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC
Built for Indian summers, not lab conditions.

Most ACs cool well on paper.
Then lose performance when the heat peaks.

Optimist is engineered for the conditions you actually live in.

What makes it different

Performs in extreme heat of 50°C
Delivers stable cooling even when temperatures cross 45°C, where most ACs start dropping off.

Turbo+ that boosts capacity, not just airflow
Up to 135% output when needed.
Fast pull-down, without long-term inefficiency.

High efficiency that holds
ISEER 6.05. Among India’s most efficient, designed to sustain performance in real conditions.

Lower cost over time
Fewer breakdowns. Less gas-related issues. Lower electricity usage.

Built to last in Indian conditions
1000-hour corrosion-tested core for heat, humidity, and pollution.

No guesswork, no service games
Gas level indicator + live energy tracking in the app.
You know what’s happening, always.

Engineered to perform when it matters.

Intelligent Features

  • Turbo+ Capacity Boost
  • First-ever Built-in Gas Level Indicator
  • Auto Clean Function
  • Eco / Energy Saver Mode
  • Sleep Mode
  • Smart Scheduling & Timer
  • Wi-Fi Enabled with Optimist App
  • Real-time Energy Monitoring

Product Specs

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity: 1.4 Ton
  • Energy Rating: 5 Star
  • ISEER: 6.05
  • Refrigerant: R-32
  • Annual Energy Consumption: 620.2 kWh
  • Cooling Capacity: 4.85 kW
  • Power Input: 1070 W
  • Voltage: 230V
  • Noise Level: 32–46 dB
  • System Type: Split Inverter AC
  • Country of Origin: India

Warranty

Comprehensive Warranty Protection

Outdoor Unit 5-Year Comprehensive Warranty on all Outdoor Unit components

Compressor 10-Year Warranty on the compressor

Indoor Unit 5-Year Warranty on critical Indoor Unit components including: • Indoor PCB & sensors • Fan & fan motor • Display • Swing motor • Evaporator coil

Additional Coverage

✓ Remote control covered for 5 years (physical damage excluded)

Important Warranty Conditions

• Valid for normal residential use only • Warranty activates automatically upon installation by an authorised Optimist technician • Product serial number must not be removed, altered or tampered with • Unauthorised modifications or use of non-genuine parts will void the warranty • Physical damage, accidental damage, cosmetic damage and misuse are excluded • Damage due to poor earthing, voltage above 290V, lightning, mains faults or electrical surges is excluded • Damage caused by pests or environmental factors is excluded • Warranty remains valid after relocation only if relocation and reinstallation are carried out by authorised Optimist technicians • Warranty is transferable and linked to the product serial number

For complete terms and conditions, visit optimist.in/warranty

Why 1,000+ homes switched to Optimist?

6.05
Highest ISEER in category
10Y
Compressor warranty
50°C
Guaranteed cooling temp
30-Day
No-questions returns
Optimist AC compared with a typical market AC, feature by feature.
FeatureOptimist ACMarket AC
Extreme heat coolingTested to deliver full cooling at 50°COnly claims, rarely tested beyond 43°C
Turbo coolingTurbo+ delivers up to 1.9 Ton of real cooling in a 1.4 Ton ACTurbo mostly increases fan speed
Energy efficiencyLower electricity bills even in peak summer (ISEER rated)Efficiency drops, bills rise in peak heat
Gas visibilityBuilt-in Gas Level Indicator. No guesswork.No gas visibility, service dependent
Warranty5 Years All-Inclusive Warranty. No hidden charges.Hidden charges, AMC push
Durability1000-hour salt spray tested~72-hour salt spray testing
Optimist AC vs Market AC comparison

Reviewed by Industry Experts

Dr. Veena Srinivasan

“As urban temperatures soar, we need cooling solutions that help us cope but without the associated climate footprint. Optimist’s AC addresses this critical gap in the market and I am looking forward to getting mine soon!”

Dr. Veena SrinivasanExecutive Director, WELL Labs
Vishnu Rajeev

“Optimist is quietly redefining what premium and sustainable should mean — not just for India, but globally. Ashish and Pranav combine execution speed with deep integrity and a genuine commitment to climate adaptation and the planet. Founders like these don’t just build products — they build movements.”

Vishnu RajeevInvestment Partner, Speciale Invest
Arjun Gupta

“Most run away from solving hard problems. Some care more about the consequences of success rather than the probability or pathway. Such is the story of Ashish and his team at Optimist, who are taking a crack at one of the most important global issues with a first principles approach.”

Arjun GuptaFounder & CEO, Smart Joules
Tarun Mehta

“With a changing environment, cooling at scale is becoming a fundamental need for our society. It’s a hard engineering and manufacturing challenge and we need more teams willing to take on the toughest engineering challenges. I’m backing Optimist because they have the technical depth and the long-term vision needed to solve hard problems that actually matter for our future.”

Tarun MehtaCo-founder & CEO, Ather Energy
Shreya Mishra

“Solving hard problems requires deep conviction. I’m a firm believer in Optimist’s mission to drive real progress. Ashish and Pranav have the right mindset to build something meaningful, and I’m excited to have a ring-side view of their journey.”

Shreya MishraCo-founder, Solar Square
Dr. Veena Srinivasan

“As urban temperatures soar, we need cooling solutions that help us cope but without the associated climate footprint. Optimist’s AC addresses this critical gap in the market and I am looking forward to getting mine soon!”

Dr. Veena SrinivasanExecutive Director, WELL Labs
Vishnu Rajeev

“Optimist is quietly redefining what premium and sustainable should mean — not just for India, but globally. Ashish and Pranav combine execution speed with deep integrity and a genuine commitment to climate adaptation and the planet. Founders like these don’t just build products — they build movements.”

Vishnu RajeevInvestment Partner, Speciale Invest
Arjun Gupta

“Most run away from solving hard problems. Some care more about the consequences of success rather than the probability or pathway. Such is the story of Ashish and his team at Optimist, who are taking a crack at one of the most important global issues with a first principles approach.”

Arjun GuptaFounder & CEO, Smart Joules
Tarun Mehta

“With a changing environment, cooling at scale is becoming a fundamental need for our society. It’s a hard engineering and manufacturing challenge and we need more teams willing to take on the toughest engineering challenges. I’m backing Optimist because they have the technical depth and the long-term vision needed to solve hard problems that actually matter for our future.”

Tarun MehtaCo-founder & CEO, Ather Energy
Shreya Mishra

“Solving hard problems requires deep conviction. I’m a firm believer in Optimist’s mission to drive real progress. Ashish and Pranav have the right mindset to build something meaningful, and I’m excited to have a ring-side view of their journey.”

Shreya MishraCo-founder, Solar Square
Arjun Gupta

“Most run away from solving hard problems. Some care more about the consequences of success rather than the probability or pathway. Such is the story of Ashish and his team at Optimist, who are taking a crack at one of the most important global issues with a first principles approach.”

Arjun GuptaFounder & CEO, Smart Joules
Tarun Mehta

“With a changing environment, cooling at scale is becoming a fundamental need for our society. It’s a hard engineering and manufacturing challenge and we need more teams willing to take on the toughest engineering challenges. I’m backing Optimist because they have the technical depth and the long-term vision needed to solve hard problems that actually matter for our future.”

Tarun MehtaCo-founder & CEO, Ather Energy
Shreya Mishra

“Solving hard problems requires deep conviction. I’m a firm believer in Optimist’s mission to drive real progress. Ashish and Pranav have the right mindset to build something meaningful, and I’m excited to have a ring-side view of their journey.”

Shreya MishraCo-founder, Solar Square
Dr. Veena Srinivasan

“As urban temperatures soar, we need cooling solutions that help us cope but without the associated climate footprint. Optimist’s AC addresses this critical gap in the market and I am looking forward to getting mine soon!”

Dr. Veena SrinivasanExecutive Director, WELL Labs
Vishnu Rajeev

“Optimist is quietly redefining what premium and sustainable should mean — not just for India, but globally. Ashish and Pranav combine execution speed with deep integrity and a genuine commitment to climate adaptation and the planet. Founders like these don’t just build products — they build movements.”

Vishnu RajeevInvestment Partner, Speciale Invest
Arjun Gupta

“Most run away from solving hard problems. Some care more about the consequences of success rather than the probability or pathway. Such is the story of Ashish and his team at Optimist, who are taking a crack at one of the most important global issues with a first principles approach.”

Arjun GuptaFounder & CEO, Smart Joules
Tarun Mehta

“With a changing environment, cooling at scale is becoming a fundamental need for our society. It’s a hard engineering and manufacturing challenge and we need more teams willing to take on the toughest engineering challenges. I’m backing Optimist because they have the technical depth and the long-term vision needed to solve hard problems that actually matter for our future.”

Tarun MehtaCo-founder & CEO, Ather Energy
Shreya Mishra

“Solving hard problems requires deep conviction. I’m a firm believer in Optimist’s mission to drive real progress. Ashish and Pranav have the right mindset to build something meaningful, and I’m excited to have a ring-side view of their journey.”

Shreya MishraCo-founder, Solar Square
Dr. Veena Srinivasan

“As urban temperatures soar, we need cooling solutions that help us cope but without the associated climate footprint. Optimist’s AC addresses this critical gap in the market and I am looking forward to getting mine soon!”

Dr. Veena SrinivasanExecutive Director, WELL Labs
Vishnu Rajeev

“Optimist is quietly redefining what premium and sustainable should mean — not just for India, but globally. Ashish and Pranav combine execution speed with deep integrity and a genuine commitment to climate adaptation and the planet. Founders like these don’t just build products — they build movements.”

Vishnu RajeevInvestment Partner, Speciale Invest

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Inside Optimist
Engineered for Extremes

Optimist Air Conditioner

Optimist Air Conditioner

Best Cooling. Lowest Bills. Designed for Tomorrow.

Microchannel Heat Exchanger

Microchannel Heat Exchanger

Removes heat faster for full cooling even at 50°C.

Dual-Rotary Inverter Compressor

Dual-Rotary Inverter Compressor

Higher displacement with balanced compression for faster, stable cooling and lower electricity bills.

Electronic Expansion Valve

Electronic Expansion Valve

Precise refrigerant control for

consistent temperature and efficiency.

Real-Time Monitoring & Diagnostics

Track energy use and monitor system health instantly.

Gas Level Indicator

Detect refrigerant drops

before cooling performance declines

The Minds Behind
India's Real AC

Built in India. Engineered for India.

Optimist team at Nalanda I Lab, Delhi

Stanford-India Biodesign Fellow, deep-tech innovator and builder driving advanced engineering and product innovation.

Pranav ChopraCo-founder & CTO

Proof over Promises.

1000-Hour Corrosion Tested & Certified

Salt spray tested condenser. No leakage.

SIGMA Test Certificate for corrosion resistance

Longer Outdoor Unit Life

Stable Cooling, Year After Year

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Warranty and T&C

Ownership without worry.

Optimist Warranty Card - Peace of mind, built in
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5-year comprehensive warranty covering outdoor unit and critical indoor components.

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10-year compressor protection for long-term cooling reliability.

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Preventive care included with scheduled service and proactive system monitoring.

Optimist is built to stay reliable over years of use.

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FAQs

Got questions? We've gathered the most common ones here — along with simple, helpful answers to guide you through.

Five things that you should know that make Optimist different from other premium ACs:

1

Superior cooling when it matters most

Most ACs lose performance when outdoor temperatures rise sharply. Optimist is engineered to maintain strong cooling even during peak summer heat, including extreme temperatures of 48-50°C.

2

Faster room pull-down

Optimist is designed to cool hot rooms significantly faster, helping you get comfortable sooner - especially on the hottest days.

3

Best-in-class efficiency

With an ISEER rating of up to 6.05, Optimist is among the most efficient ACs available in India. That means lower electricity bills year after year.

4

Smart ownership experience

Every Optimist AC includes built-in app connectivity, remote control, energy insights, and real-time diagnostics. Our gas-level indicator can also help identify when a refill is genuinely needed.

5

End-to-end service ownership

Installation, maintenance, and customer support are managed through trained Optimist teams.

Welcome to Optimist. 🙂

That's a fair and important question.

We believe the real comparison is not price alone - it is value that you get as a customer.

1

Real cooling when you need it most

A lower-priced AC that struggles during extreme summer heat may cost less upfront, but disappoint when cooling matters most. Optimist is built for consistently strong performance in Indian summers.

2

Lower running costs

Optimist is India's hyper-energy-efficient AC, built for efficiency in India's summers. Over the product's lifetime, the electricity savings can significantly offset the higher purchase price.

3

Smart features included as standard

App control, energy tracking, diagnostics, and intelligent alerts come built in - not as missing or premium add-ons.

4

Lower maintenance surprises

Features like the gas-level indicator can help avoid unnecessary servicing and recharge costs.

5

Strong warranty cover

Every Optimist AC comes with a 5-year truly comprehensive warranty for added peace of mind.

In short: lower total cost, better comfort, and a smarter ownership experience. 🙂

Built for India's real summers.

Many ACs are rated under standard test conditions, but lose cooling performance sharply as outdoor temperatures rise.

Optimist is engineered differently. At an extreme outdoor temperature of 50°C, Optimist still delivers 1.35 Tons of cooling capacity - around 96% of rated performance.

That means when the heat wave hits hardest, Optimist keeps cooling when many conventional ACs begin to struggle.

How do we achieve this?

  • Through a combination of advanced engineering:

High-performance Microchannel Heat Exchanger (MCHX) technology for superior heat rejection

  • A Twin Rotary Compressor designed for demanding conditions
  • Intelligent controls tuned for high ambient temperatures
  • Full system optimisation for real-world Indian summers

Tested performance

  • This performance has been validated in Optimist's in-house psychrometric lab, with third-party NABL testing underway.

India's Real AC - built for real heat.

Yes - for many households, the savings can be meaningful.

Optimist is engineered to be the most energy-efficient AC available in India, with an ISEER rating of up to 6.05.

Compared with a good 3-star AC from a leading brand, customers can expect around 25-35% lower electricity consumption.

What does that mean in practice?

  • For a household using the AC for around 1800-2,000 hours a year, electricity savings can add up significantly over the life of the product, delivering pay-back in 1-1.5 years.

See your actual savings in the app

  • Every Optimist AC includes smart monitoring through the Optimist app, where you can track:

Energy used

  • Estimated running cost
  • Savings versus a benchmark AC
  • Tips to reduce bills further

The result

  • You pay once for a better AC - and keep benefiting through a lifetime of goodness.

The Optimist 5-Year Warranty Promise

If a critical part fails, we fix it at ₹0. No labour charges. That's our commitment.

Outdoor Unit

  • 5 years comprehensive cover
  • 10 years on compressor

Includes:

  • Compressor (10 years)
  • Condenser coil / heat exchanger
  • Fan and fan motor
  • Outdoor PCB and sensors
  • Valves and key functional components

If the Outdoor Unit fails due to a covered part, Optimist repairs or replaces it at ₹0.

Indoor Unit

  • 5 years cover on critical functional parts

Includes:

  • Indoor PCB and sensors
  • Fan and fan motor
  • Display
  • Swing motor
  • Evaporator coil / heat exchanger

Remote

  • Covered for 5 years

What's not covered

  • Plastic and cosmetic parts
  • Accidental or physical damage
  • External wiring or third-party modifications
  • Damage caused by poor earthing or abnormal power conditions
  • Remote battery

How warranty stays active

  • Installation and repairs must be carried out through authorised Optimist technicians.

How to activate

  • Your warranty is automatically activated at installation by an authorised Optimist technician.
  • You can also view warranty details in the Optimist App.
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