Brothers 102378vsHOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
Brothers 102378
Cooling Capacity
8000BTU/hr
CEER
14.10BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
53.8lb
HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU
Cooling Capacity
8100BTU/hr
CEER
15.50BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
60.6lb
Key differences
HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU is 9% more efficient at 15.50 BTU/Wh versus 14.10 BTU/Wh for the Brothers 102378. The HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU is larger at 8100 BTU/hr versus 8000 BTU/hr. Overall, the HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU sits higher in the category, ranking above 81% of certified room air conditioners.
Performance
| Spec | Brothers | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 8000 | 8100 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 14.10 | 15.50 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | Brothers | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 115 | 115 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Brothers | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 24.1 | 21 |
| Height(in) | 14.7 | 13 |
| Depth(in) | 20.9 | 18 |
| Weight(lb) | 53.8 | 60.6 |
Installation
| Spec | Brothers | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Through the Wall | Window |
| Product Class | 8a. Without reverse cycle, without louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 10, 999 Btu/h | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill | Straddles Window |
| Support Bracket | No | Yes |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Brothers | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |