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Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2 review: best refrigerant

How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through the owner reviews.

Quick verdict

R32 refrigerant, a gold fin condenser and self-evaporative drainage at 1.5HP for around ₱17,200: the most modern hardware here, sold without a stated warranty.

At a glance

BrandFujidenzo
TypePortable air conditioner
Price₱17,200 (as of Aug 11, 2026)
Shopee owner rating4.7 ★ from 29 Shopee ratings
ShopFUJIDENZO · Shopee Mall ✓
Units sold87

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

  • R32 refrigerant, which is more efficient and far less damaging than the older R410A used by rivals here
  • A self-evaporative system, so it disposes of condensate itself instead of leaving you a tray to empty
  • Gold fin condenser coating, which resists corrosion in humid, salty Philippine air
  • 1.5HP with air purifying filters, so it covers a bigger room than the 1HP units

✗ Cons

  • Inverter grade is not the same as a true inverter, and the listing does not explain the difference
  • No published BTU rating, wattage or room coverage
  • No warranty period stated, where Hanabishi publishes five years on its compressor
  • Self-evaporative systems still need manual draining in very humid conditions

The Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2 is our Best Refrigerant pick: R32, a gold fin condenser, air purifying filters, and a self-evaporative system, at 1.5HP, for around ₱17,200 as of August 11, 2026.

Why is the refrigerant the headline?

Because it is the one hardware difference in this category that is not marketing. R32 transfers heat more efficiently than the older R410A, so the same cooling costs less energy, and it does far less damage if it leaks.

The comparison here is stark: the Coldfront NTMPAC-2 costs more, delivers only 1.0HP, and still runs R410A. On hardware, the Fujidenzo is a generation ahead for less money.

What else is genuinely useful?

Self-evaporative drainage. Cooling pulls water out of the air, and in Philippine humidity a tray fills fast. This system evaporates most of the condensate out through the exhaust, so you are not emptying a tray after every session. In very humid weather it can still fill, so treat it as a big reduction in the chore rather than the end of it.

The gold fin condenser is a corrosion-resistant coil coating, which matters near the coast where salt air degrades coils and quietly kills performance.

At 1.5HP it also covers a larger room than most of the 1HP units here.

What is the catch?

Two things. “Inverter grade” is not an inverter. A true inverter modulates compressor speed; this phrase generally means better than a plain non-inverter and no more. The listing does not explain the difference, which it should.

And there is no stated warranty, on a unit with a compressor. Hanabishi publishes five years on theirs for around ₱700 more. There is also no BTU figure, wattage, or room coverage.

Is the Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2 sulit?

Around ₱17,200 as of August 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. You are getting the most modern refrigerant, a protected coil, self-draining and 1.5HP for less than several 1.0HP units here. If it lasts five years, which is reasonable for this class, that is around ₱287 a month. Sulit on hardware, with the missing warranty as the risk you accept.

Who the Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2 suits

Buy this if you want the best hardware in the category and you live somewhere humid or coastal where coil corrosion and condensate are real problems. It is the right choice for a larger bedroom needing 1.5HP. If a written warranty matters more to you than the refrigerant, buy the Hanabishi.

See how it ranks against the rest in our best portable aircons in the Philippines roundup, or read about refrigerants and drainage in our portable aircon buying guide.

If the Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2 is not right

Want five years of compressor cover instead? The Hanabishi HPORTAC, our Best Warranty pick, publishes both its warranty and its 8 to 12 sqm coverage. Want protection against brownout damage specifically? The Firefly FHF601 lists compressor delay protection for around ₱15,100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does R32 refrigerant matter?

R32 is the current standard: it transfers heat more efficiently than the older R410A, so the unit does the same cooling with less energy, and it has a much lower global warming impact if it leaks. Tough Mama's unit here still uses R410A and costs more, which makes the Fujidenzo the better hardware.

What is 'inverter grade'? Is it a real inverter?

No, and the distinction matters. A true inverter modulates compressor speed to hold a steady temperature. 'Inverter grade' is a marketing term that generally means better efficiency than a plain non-inverter, without the full modulating compressor. Read it as a step up, not as an inverter.

Do I still need to drain it?

Less often. The self-evaporative system disposes of most condensate by evaporating it out through the exhaust, so you are not emptying a tray after every session. In very humid conditions it can still fill, so it is a reduction in the chore rather than an elimination of it.

What does a gold fin condenser do?

It is a corrosion-resistant coating on the condenser coil. In humid, salty Philippine air, especially near the coast, coil corrosion is a real cause of declining performance, so a protective coating is a genuine durability feature rather than marketing.

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Researched by Sofia Meneses · Written by Gabriel Manalo · Published Aug 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 12, 2026 · How we review

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