Hisense X4 3.5 kW split system
$1,700–$2,700
estimated installed price
Cooling
3.5 kW
3 stars
Heating
3.8 kW
2 stars
Indoor noise
60.4
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 5% of its size
Running cost
$279
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Hisense X4 3.5 kW split system (HAWK35KR) is a 3.5 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3 stars for cooling and 2 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,700 to $2,700; the label's figures put running costs near $279 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
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- Brand
- Hisense
- Series
- Hisense X4
- Model numbers
- HAWK35KR
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.9 kW
- Heating capacity
- 3.8 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.92 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.86
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.1
- Indoor sound power
- 60.4 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 61.9 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC10383
- Registration valid until
- 2031-08-11
Star ratings and running cost by climate
The Zoned Energy Rating Label rates each unit for three climates. Annual energy is the label's estimate for typical use in that zone; the cost applies 33c/kWh, around the 2026–27 default electricity offer. Use the running cost calculator for your own hours and tariff.
| Climate zone | Cooling stars | Heating stars | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 999 kWh 918 cooling, 81 heating | $330 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3 stars | 2 stars | 846 kWh 313 cooling, 533 heating | $279 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 1.5 stars | 1,634 kWh 201 cooling, 1433 heating | $539 |
How it compares with other 3.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3 against a median of 4.5 across 242 3.5 kW wall split units, better than 1% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 60.4 dB(A) against a median of 57 dB(A), quieter than 5%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,700 to $2,700. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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FAQ
Hisense HAWK35KR: common questions
How much does the Hisense X4 3.5 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,700 to $2,700 supplied and installed in 2026 for a standard job at this size. Longer pipe runs, a new circuit, a second storey or removing an old unit add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual install.
How much does the Hisense X4 3.5 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $330 a year in a hot zone, $279 in an average zone and $539 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Hisense HAWK35KR made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Hisense X4 3.5 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 60.4 dB(A), against a median of 57 dB(A) for 3.5 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 5% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
Sources
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