Certification Compliance | Regulatory compliance in EU/US markets | - Industry: CE certification (basic safety) - Base: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (▲) - Advanced: RoHS + UL 60950-1 (▲▲) | Base meets EU environmental standards; Advanced adds North American safety certification | Industry lacks certifications for global markets (e.g., UL for North America) |
Installation Requirements | DIY repairs or small-scale installations | - Industry: Requires professional tools/soldering expertise (▲) - Base: Manual installation (no power tools) (▲▲) - Advanced: Pre-soldered connectors + step-by-step guide (▲▲▲) | Base reduces skill dependency; Advanced simplifies setup for novices | Industry demands specialized labor (e.g., soldering skills) |
Component Inclusion | Full system repairs without extra purchases | - Industry: Basic control board only (▲) - Base: Includes remote, wires, auxiliary board (▲▲) - Advanced: All Base components + extra connectors, cleaning tools (▲▲▲) | Advanced provides a comprehensive toolkit | Industry kit may need additional parts for full functionality |
Remote Control Features | Smart home integration or advanced control | - Industry: Basic on/off + temperature control (▲) - Base: Digital display + fan speed adjustment (▲▲) - Advanced: Wi-Fi programmable settings + voice control (▲▲▲) | Advanced enables smart connectivity (e.g., Alexa/Google Home) | Industry remote lacks modern features like programmability |
Compatibility Range | Multi-brand or newer AC models support | - Industry: Works with 10+ common models (▲) - Base: Supports 20+ models (▲▲) - Advanced: 30+ models incl. latest smart systems (▲▲▲) | Advanced supports emerging technologies (e.g., IoT-enabled ACs) | Industry limited to older models |
Warranty Period | Long-term reliability and customer support | - Industry: 1-year standard warranty (▲) - Base: 2-year extended coverage (▲▲) - Advanced: 3-year warranty + priority support (▲▲▲) | Advanced offers longest coverage and faster service | Shorter warranty in Industry increases replacement risk |