New Delhi, May 28 -- Haier's new Desert Rose AC comes with many tall claims like supersonic cooling, AI-driven energy savings and the ability to maintain performance even at 60degC ambient temperatures. The real question, however, is whether these features genuinely improve the day-to-day experience for everyday users.

After putting it through its paces, here is how the Desert Rose actually holds up in the real world.

The Desert Rose AC does grab your attention, but in the most minimalist way possible, and that's a good thing in my books. Similar to regular ACs, the Desert Rose also comes with the clean matte-white aesthetic typical of indoor units, but what makes it feel special is the gold deco strip that runs across the lower edge, g...