Panasonic Z Series 2 kW split system
$1,400–$2,400
estimated installed price
Cooling
2 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
2.8 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
54
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 22% of its size
Running cost
$158
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Panasonic Z Series 2 kW split system (CU-Z20AKR / CS-Z20AKRW) is a 2 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,400 to $2,400; the label's figures put running costs near $158 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
- Panasonic
- Series
- Panasonic Z Series
- Model numbers
- CU-Z20AKR / CS-Z20AKRW, CU-Z20DKR / CS-Z20DKRW
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 2 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.45 kW
- Heating capacity
- 2.8 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.6 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.47
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.6
- Indoor sound power
- 54 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Malaysia
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8201
- Registration valid until
- 2029-05-02
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 | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 486 kWh 434 cooling, 52 heating | $160 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 479 kWh 154 cooling, 325 heating | $158 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 960 kWh 100 cooling, 860 heating | $317 |
How it compares with other 2.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 4 across 104 2.0 kW wall split units, better than 20% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 54 dB(A) against a median of 52.4 dB(A), quieter than 22%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,400 to $2,400. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Panasonic CU-Z20AKR / CS-Z20AKRW: common questions
How much does the Panasonic Z Series 2 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,400 to $2,400 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 Panasonic Z Series 2 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $160 a year in a hot zone, $158 in an average zone and $317 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Panasonic CU-Z20AKR / CS-Z20AKRW made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Malaysia.
Is the Panasonic Z Series 2 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 54 dB(A), against a median of 52.4 dB(A) for 2.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 22% 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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