Toshiba 2.5 kW split system
$1,500–$2,500
estimated installed price
Cooling
2.5 kW
3 stars
Heating
3.4 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
55
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 38% of its size
Running cost
$215
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Toshiba 2.5 kW split system (RAV-GM301ATP-A/RAV-GM301KRTP-A) is a 2.5 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,500 to $2,500; the label's figures put running costs near $215 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
- Toshiba
- Model numbers
- RAV-GM301ATP-A/RAV-GM301KRTP-A
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 2.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.59 kW
- Heating capacity
- 3.4 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.85 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.06
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.88
- Indoor sound power
- 55 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- No
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9885
- Registration valid until
- 2031-05-30
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 stars | 3.5 stars | 625 kWh 549 cooling, 76 heating | $206 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 653 kWh 204 cooling, 449 heating | $215 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 2 stars | 1,374 kWh 134 cooling, 1240 heating | $453 |
How it compares with other 2.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3 against a median of 5 across 247 2.5 kW wall split units, better than 1% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 55 dB(A) against a median of 54.5 dB(A), quieter than 38%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,500 to $2,500. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Toshiba RAV-GM301ATP-A/RAV-GM301KRTP-A: common questions
How much does the Toshiba 2.5 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,500 to $2,500 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 Toshiba 2.5 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $206 a year in a hot zone, $215 in an average zone and $453 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Toshiba RAV-GM301ATP-A/RAV-GM301KRTP-A made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Toshiba 2.5 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 55 dB(A), against a median of 54.5 dB(A) for 2.5 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 38% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
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